Mike Rettig Quotes in The Gypsy Moths (1969)
Mike Rettig Quotes:
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Allen Brandon: What I don't understand is, why you do this thing at all.
Joe Browdy: To me, it's a business.
Allen Brandon: And you Mr. Rettig? What's it to you? If you don't mind my asking.
Mike Rettig: I had a friend in the Army, a sergeant, a parachutist for about 20 years. He used to say that jumping was not only a way to live, but also a way to die. Damn few things are.
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Mike Rettig: [Softly] Tomorrow, when we leave here, I want you to come with me.
Elizabeth Brandon: [Clearly surprised at the request] Come with you?
Mike Rettig: Yes.
Mike Rettig: [She makes some low sounds, and he moves toward her] Do you always offer more than you're asked for?
Elizabeth Brandon: Only to those who ask so much less than they want.
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Malcolm Webson: Remember what you always said when I first started with you? "Be careful." That's what you always said. "That's what's important in this business kid. BE careful."
Mike Rettig: Is that what I always said?
Malcolm Webson: Why are you taking so many chances now? What are you trying to prove?
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Elizabeth Brandon: I imagine you're the sort of man who always manages to find the best and rightest reasons for everything you do. Do you think that's possible for everyone?
Mike Rettig: I'm always hopeful.
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