“Any man that doesn't have his masturbation papers in order better get...” – Mike Strank, Flags of Our Fathers ... Movie Quotes Database

Mike Strank

Any man that doesn't have his masturbation papers in order better get them signed by tomorrow night or he ain't going overseas.

Gust

I got mine already.

Lundsford

Oh, yeah, I'm square.

Franklin Sousley

Wait, wait. Why am I just hearing about this?

Mike Strank

That's horseshit, Franklin! I don't have to repeat everything twice for you.

Franklin Sousley

No, I didn't hear nothin' about no masturbating papers!

Ira Hayes

Heard they were running short.

Franklin Sousley

You know, nobody tells me nothing. That's real nice, guys!

Mike Strank

All right, get your ass over to the officer in charge of records. Maybe he's got some more left. Leave your smokes. I'll play for you.
Franklin Sousley Thanks, Mike.
Mike Strank Listen, if he calls you an idiot, you take it like a man, okay? Just do not leave without signing them.

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