Terry and the Pirates (TV Series)
The Maitland Affair (1952)
Jack Reitzen: Chopstick Joe
Quotes
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[after a sharp exchange of words between the Dragon Lady and Lomar]
Chopstick Joe : With all these sparks around here, we need some lightning rod.
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Captain Lomar : Chopstick, you're a fool!
Chopstick Joe : I don't mind being a fool for the 10% I'm making on this deal.
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[last lines]
Chopstick Joe : I didn't know the rice was rotten.
Dragon Lady : No doubt you did not.
Chopstick Joe : There's limits to how far even old Chopstick would go to make a buck.
Dragon Lady : As you acted in good faith, I have no alternative but to pay you your commission.
Chopstick Joe : Now you're cookin'!
Dragon Lady : Guard! I am prepared to pay the first installment now.
[the guard leaves a barrel of moldy rice]
Chopstick Joe : But this stuff is rotten, dear.
Dragon Lady : It is, isn't it?
Chopstick Joe : Sometimes I think I never should have gone straight.