Ace in the Hole (1951) · 20 quotes
Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Ace in the Hole (1951): in 4 of its 20 quotes
Most scenes with: Charles Tatum (4)
Mr. Boot, I was passing through Albuquerque; had breakfast here. I read your paper and thought you might be interested in my reaction.
Jacob Q. Boot Indeed I am.
Well, to be honest, it made me throw up. I don't mean to tell you I was expecting the New York Times, but even for Albuquerque, this is pretty Albuquerque.
Jacob Q. Boot Alright, here's your nickel back.
Where's my desk?
Jacob Q. Boot The one by the door. You may be out of here by Saturday.
Sooner the better.
I don't belong in your office. Not with that embroidered sign on the wall; it gets in my way.
Jacob Q. Boot Then it does bother you a little.
Not enough to stop me. I'm on my way back to the top, and if it takes a deal with a crooked sheriff, that's alright with me! And if I have to fancy it up with an Indian curse and a broken hearted wife for Leo, then that's alright too!
Jacob Q. Boot Do you drink a lot?
Not a lot - just frequently.
