Minder (TV Series)
An Officer and a Car Salesman (1988)
George Cole: Arthur Daley
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Quotes
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[after they have had a major argument, Arthur finds Terry working as a gardener for Colonel Caplan]
Arthur Daley : Here, what size boots do you take?
Terry McCann : [looking puzzled] Eight.
Arthur Daley : Tread on that, will you.
[Arthur throws his cigar butt out of the window and drives off with gravel flying from his wheels]
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Arthur Daley : A friend in need is a pest.
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[Arthur turns up a few minutes late to visit Terry in prison, just as a guard is shutting the door]
Arthur Daley : Ah! Too late, am I?
Prison Gatekeeper : No. We let almost anyone in. It's getting out again that you've got to worry about!
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Arthur Daley : Brick walls do not a shovel make, nor iron bars a cage. I have been a prisoner of conscience.
Dave Harris : 'Course you 'ave Arthur. 'Course you 'ave.
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Arthur Daley : I am expanding, I'm building up a business empire! Exporting... avarice beyond the dreams of riches Terry!
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Arthur Daley : Have I not suffered enough? Have I not endured endless sleepless nights of concern? If you prick me, do I not spill claret?
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Arthur Daley : My boy! The return of the prodigal! What more can I say?
Terry McCann : How about 'goodbye'?
Arthur Daley : Same old Terry - he still likes a little joke.
[hands Terry a bottle of champagne]
Arthur Daley : For you and you alone, my son, a modest albeit expensive token to celebrate your 'omecoming, and our long and enduring friendship.
Terry McCann : You don't know the meaning of the word - clear off!
Dave Harris : Come on - don't spoil the party!
Arthur Daley : 'Arsh and cruel, Terence. 'Arsh and cruel. Based on a gross misrepresentation of the known facts. Tell 'im Dave - tell 'im 'ow I've suffered!