- Walt Disney: Some time ago, I decided to make an Irish picture. For Ireland is the home of the leprechaun. And the little people have always fascinated me.
- King Brian: Darby O'Gill. What class of deceitful trickery are you up to this time?
- Darby O'Gill: Good evenin', Your Honor. I brought a Mr. Disney here to see you, sir.
- King Brian: Disney? I know the Daleys, the Duffys, the Donovans, the Dedrens, the Dooleys, the Dardys, but Disney? No. I don't know any Disneys. So, good night, sir.
- Walt Disney: Your majesty, nevertheless, I am half-Irish.
- Darby O'Gill: Mr. Disney has come all those millions of miles from America to see you, sir.
- King Brian: Eh. And I've come all the way up from the middle of the mountain to have a look at him. What's this I hear about him not wanting the gold? Is it a new trick maybe?
- Walt Disney: No, sir. It's no trick
- King Brian: But it isn't human. I've never heard of a mortal man refusing our gold.
- Walt Disney: It's you I want to see. You see, I'm making a film about Ireland. The real thing.
- King Brian: What's that got to do with me?
- Walt Disney: I want you in it?
- King Brian: [laughs heartily] Oh, ho ho ho! Mother and huff! Is it mad you are, man, or what?