Ezra Dezire Quotes in The Cheap Detective (1978)

Jezebel Dezire: Just, mmm, a few trinkets and bourbles.

Lou Peckinpaugh: Trinkets and what?

Jezebel Dezire: Bourbles. You know, like "bourbles and bangles."

Lou Peckinpaugh: The word you're looking for, Mrs. Dezire, is "baubles." If you were an American you would know that. But the fact is, it's only Romanians that pronounce it "bourbles"! And that's why it's difficult for you, isn't it - Mrs. Vladimir Tserijemiwtz?

Jezebel Dezire: Oooh, ungh!

[now with heavy accent]

Jezebel Dezire: I told you we would not get away with it! I told you it was stupid idea! I told you I could not say "bourbles"! You are pretty fast on your tippy-toes, Mr. Peckinbush!

Ezra Dezire: But not quite tippy-toe enough!

[draws gun]

Ezra Dezire: Yes, Mr. Peckinpaugh. Is very clever how you figured out that I am Vladimir Tsijeremi - Tsijiza - Ts-Tsetsamuncze - Tsetzunseti - It's been so long since I said it, I forgot how to pronounce it! How does it go?

Lou Peckinpaugh: Tserijemiwtz.

Lou Peckinpaugh: No, I think they got you.

Ezra Dezire: Hey. Look at that hole. Oh, boy.