“I want to bring you to the attention of the important dealers. They...” – Milo, American in Paris, An ... Movie Quotes Database

Milo

I want to bring you to the attention of the important dealers. They know me. I'm a big customer. We have a large collection at home. I could sponsor you, talk about you, encourage you, and then when you've done enough canvasses, I could arrange for your first show. That is, if you'll let me.

Jerry

Sounds great, but, uh, what's in it for you?

Milo

Well, just the excitement of helping somebody I believe in and finding out if I'm right.

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