Tugboat Annie Sails Again (1940)

Clarence Kolb: J.B. Armstrong

Quotes 

• J.B. Armstrong : He has a voice like a woman?

  Miss Morgan : Yes, sir. He is. I mean, she is a woman.

• J.B. Armstrong : [on the phone]  Sorry, I didn't know you were a woman.

  Tugboat Annie : Well, I've been a woman for a long time. But, I'm still the best tugboat man on the coast - and that's puttin' it mild.

• Tugboat Annie : [on the phone]  I'll be glad to meet ya. From what my boss said, I thought you were sort of a stuffed poultry pigeon.

  J.B. Armstrong : I beg your pardon?

  Tugboat Annie : But, I can tell we're going to be good pals. So long, Joe.

  J.B. Armstrong : So long, Joe?

• Tugboat Annie : Sir, do you know what that little wildcat did?

  J.B. Armstrong : She's not a wildcat! She's my daughter.

• Tugboat Annie : All we want to know is the name that goes with that silly lookin' face of yours.

  J.B. Armstrong : My name is Armstrong. Joseph B. Armstrong.

• J.B. Armstrong : Under the circumstances, I can't trust this dangerous responsibility to a woman.

  Tugboat Annie : Wait a minute...

  J.B. Armstrong : In spite of your long experience, it has been my observation that you're very apt to lose control of your emotions and your temper in moments of excitement. I can't take any chances. I'm sorry.

• Tugboat Annie : Mr. Armstrong, the only reason that you won't give me the contract is because I happen to be the sweet grandmother type, is that it?

  J.B. Armstrong : Yes.

  Tugboat Annie : Well, there's more ways to skin a skunk, than to kiss him to death.

  Capt. Bullwinkle : Meaning me?

  Tugboat Annie : Ah, keep your big nozzle off of it!