Ruby Vale Quotes in Paperback Hero (1999)

Jack Willis: I've written a book.

Ruby Vale: What kind of book?

Jack Willis: A novel. Anyway, it's got your name on it.

Ruby Vale: What? A book with me in it?

Jack Willis: No, a book with your name on it, like on the cover.

Ruby Vale: Like I wrote it?

Jack Willis: Yeah.

Ruby Vale: Why didn't you put your own name on it?

Jack Willis: It's a... it's a... a romance novel.

Ruby Vale: What do I know about writing? You know, I read flying manuals.

Jack Willis: Rube, this is a trashy romance novel.

Ruby Vale: You said it was romantic.

Jack Willis: Whatever. Anyway, blokes aren't meant to write them.

Jack Willis: And you have to watch your mouth. No bloodys, buggers, Jesus...

Ruby Vale: Fuck. If I can't say bugger or Jesus, what can I say?

Ruby Vale: I was thinking, I could work for the Flying Doctors Service.

Hamish: No, they saw you doing barrel rolls, Anzac day.

Hamish: Old bush rule, Ruby: "Don't jeopardise your life for a dog".

Ruby Vale: It was Lance. And you call yourself a vet.