“Tell me, Colonel... Were you ever young?” – Manco, For a Few Dollars More ... Movie Quotes Database

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Manco

Tell me, Colonel... Were you ever young?

Col. Mortimer

Yup. And just as reckless as you. Then one day, something happened. It made life very precious to me.

Manco

What's that? Or is the question indiscreet?

Col. Mortimer

No. The question isn't indiscreet. But the answer could be.

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