“You got a telegram from headquarters today.” – Elaine, Airplane! ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Airplane! 1980

Elaine

You got a telegram from headquarters today.

Striker

Headquarters? What is it?

Elaine

Well, it's a big building where generals meet. But that's not important right now.

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Striker Robert Hays More Striker quotes →

Elaine Julie Hagerty More Elaine quotes →

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