Mirage (1965)

Walter Matthau: Ted Caselle

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• David Stillwell : Wouldn't it be hilarious if you did know what you were doing?

  Ted Caselle : Yeah and how come I don't know what to do next?

  David Stillwell : Well, pretend you're James Bond, he always knows.

  Ted Caselle : Maybe we ought to get something to eat. I'm dying for a peanut butter sandwich.

  Ted Caselle : Forget James Bond.

• Ted Caselle : I tell you one thing, I'm beginning to wish I had a gun.

  David Stillwell : You're kidding?

  Ted Caselle : Aw, filthy things, I can't stand them. You have one and sure as shootin' you end up using it.

• Ted Caselle : What can I do for you?

  David Stillwell : To open it, you can find who I am.

  Ted Caselle : Sure, you are David Stillwell. That will be... hmm, ten bucks!

• Ted Caselle : My secretary is out to lunch, my partner is out in a case. My name is Caselle. Who recommended you, Mr...?

  David Stillwell : Stillwell. David Stillwell. I saw the sign.

• David Stillwell : What about your secretary? Don't you want to leave a note or something?

  Ted Caselle : I will tell the truth. I don't have a secretary and there is no partner. As a matter of fact, you are my first case.

  David Stillwell : [sarcastically]  Terrific.

• Cocktail Waitress : Good evening.

  David Stillwell : Hi. Scotch and lemon peel.

  Cocktail Waitress : Thank you.

  Ted Caselle : I'll have a Dr. Pepper.

  David Stillwell : That figures.