Hank Stamper Quotes in Sometimes a Great Notion (1970)

Hank Stamper: [after Leeland removes his shirt to investigate a bug-bite] Where'd you learn the strip act? In college?

Hank Stamper: [singing] Don't ever hit your mother with a shovel. It will leave a dull impression on her mind. Paul Newman said the same line in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid".

Man: You know, Hank, I thought all of you dinosaurs were dead.

Hank Stamper: Well, if they want this one, they're gonna have to shoot 'em. Just like King Kong, yuh gotta knock 'em down.

Hank Stamper: People do what they want, kid. I don't tell 'em what to do.

Hank Stamper: Well, good luck.

Willard Eggleston: [amazed at his apathy] Good luck?

Hank Stamper: Well, yeah, Willard. Now, you have to admit, it's better than "best wishes" or "bon voyage," so take it how I'm givin' it to you. Good luck, Willard!