Danny Reed Quotes in Holiday Inn (1942)

Linda Mason: What would you like?

Danny Reed: Orchids, the finest you've got.

Linda Mason: Corsage?

Danny Reed: No, no. A dozen, loose, looking like they don't care!

Danny Reed: How'd he get that far in five minutes?

Ted Hanover: The lady must have been willing.

Danny Reed: The world can't do this to us!

Danny Reed: François! Have you seen Mr. Hanover?

François: Twice, sir. The first time he came from his dressing room he had a telegram in his hand. He ordered scotch and soda. A bottle of each.

Danny Reed: I know! I know!

François: The second time he came from his dressing room he asked which way is Connecticut.

Danny Reed: Connecticut?

François: Connecticut. He said he had a friend there who knows about women too.

Danny Reed: Why didn't you stop him?

François: How can I stop him sir when I don't know which way is Connecticut!

Danny Reed: If I'm not the best manager in the business, I'll eat a garage mechanic's shirt!

Danny Reed: Happy New Year!

Ted Hanover: Oh, don't do that.

Danny Reed: Ted, if I'm not the best manager in the business, I'll eat a garage mechanic's shirt.