“Please Mr. Blitzer, just give me a chance. If I don't have what it...” – Derice, Cool Runnings ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Cool Runnings 1993

Derice

Please Mr. Blitzer, just give me a chance. If I don't have what it takes we'll forget the whole thing.

Irv

Believe me kid, you do not have what it takes.

Derice

But you thought my father did.

Irv

Your father was one of the toughest competitors I ever saw. He ran the hundred meters in 10 flat.

Derice

Well I'll run it in 9.9.

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Derice Leon More Derice quotes →

Irv Blitzer John Candy More Irv quotes →

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