It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975)

Anthony Newley: Sweeney

Quotes 

• Mrs. Chorley : Is that Hortense?

  Sweeney : She looks perfectly relaxed to me.

• Man in parking lot : Hey, what's the big idea? This was my parking spot!

  Sweeney : I am sorry indeed, dear brother. We have a badly abused copy of "Lady Chatterly's Lover" that is in desperate need of an ink transfusion. I'm sure you'll understand.

• Georgina : You are not fit enough to lick his boots.

  Sweeney : But he is fit enough to lick your husband's ass. Is that it?

• Sweeney : I regret that my brother Vladimir could not be here this evening. He is presently incarcerated for a minor social offense. But, he assures me that immediately upon his release he will campaign strenuously upon your behalf.