15 quotes
A Conversation on Life and Death
Detective Sam Grunion
This'll never do. I got a hide like an elephant. By the way, did you ever try to hide an elephant?
[objecting to being killed with a straight razor]
Ivan
You will be dead in five minutes
Detective Sam Grunion
Huh! For your information, my doctor gave me three years to live, and I don't intend to make a fool out of HIM.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
A Case of Mistaken Identity
Detective Sam Grunion
Mackinaw, you know I have a full record of the case, and tonight at the opening of the play you MAY have the solution, but when the curtain rises, Madam Egelichi will be in the front box, and sitting next to her will be Count B'ullabaisse - but if you take away the count's silk hat, his opera cloak and his full dress suit you'll have ME, shivering in my underwear.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Mind-Reading Demonstration Turns Awkward
Faustino the Great
I no like-a to brag, but the thing I'm-a most unknown for is-a mind-reading. I give you demonstration. You're thinking of something.
Mike Johnson
Right, so far.
[dubiously]
Faustino the Great
You're thinking of a nice juicy steak with a French-a fried-a potatoes.
Mike Johnson
The exit's over there.
[far less than impressed]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Detective Grunion Assists a Troubled Client
Detective Sam Grunion
Come in. Is there anything I can do for you? What a ridiculous statement.
Grunion's Client
Mr. Grunion. I want you to help me.
Detective Sam Grunion
I have a little sand left. What seems to be the trouble?
Grunion's Client
Some men are following me.
Detective Sam Grunion
Really? I can't understand why.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Reluctance to follow in dangerous situations
Detective Sam Grunion
Oh, no. I'm not gonna follow you and get shot. If I was half-shot I'd follow you.
[to Madam Egelichi]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Suit Misunderstanding Encountered by Detective Grunion
Detective Sam Grunion
Hey, that's not my suit you're pulling.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Musical Terms and Confusion in Conversation
Faustino the Great
Never mind the pianissimo. I'm gonna make it-a very simple for you: we play it allegro pizzicato. That's what-a you call em, high-class Carnegie Hall stuff. You know allegro pizzicato?
Mr. Lyons
No.
Faustino the Great
You know Jimmy Pizzicato?
Mr. Lyons
No.
Faustino the Great
None of the Pizzicatos, uh?
Mr. Lyons
No.
Faustino the Great
What DO you know?
Mr. Lyons
I know pistachio.
Faustino the Great
Pistachio? Ha! We play it!
[shrugs]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Confession of a Detective's Success
Detective Sam Grunion
I am the same Sam Grunion who solved the international uranium-mining swindle. Scotland Yard was baffled; the FBI was baffled. They sent for me and the case was solved immediately: I confessed.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
The Value of Time in Pursuing Passions
Faustino the Great
How long you study music?
Mr. Lyons
Fifteen years.
Faustino the Great
Fifteen. You know, two more years you could've been a plumber?
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
The Trials of a Broadway Hopeful
Detective Sam Grunion
Here's another Broadway hopeful: Faustino the Great. For 20 years he was an organ grinder with a monkey. Then one day the monkey went on strike. He wanted shorter hours and longer bananas.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Duality of Friendship and Connection
Mr. Lyons
Are you a friend of Mr. Yorkman?
Faustino the Great
Friend? Ha. Max and I are just-a like that - two heads on the same neck.
[crossing fingers before him]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
A plea for authenticity in performance
Faustino the Great
Look-a, Mr. Lyons, I know you wanna make a good impression, but-a please - don't play better than me.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
A Conversation About Past Recognition
Detective Sam Grunion
Ah, Madame Egelichi! Don't you remember me?
Madame Egelichi
Yes,I do!
[slaps his face]
Detective Sam Grunion
No, I mean BEFORE that!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
New Musical Experience in Girlesque
Taglines
New Musical Girlesque!!!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Methods of Coercion Discussed in Conversation
Madame Egelichi
Alphonse! Hannibal! This creature won't talk!
[pointing to Harpo]
Alphonse
There are WAYS of making him talk!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.