2nd most-quoted character in A Hard Day's Night (1964): in 9 of its 41 quotes
Most scenes with: John (5), George (5), Paul (4)
Scenes with Ringo
9 scenes
Hey, pardon me for asking, but who's the little old man?
Oh, that one, that's my grandfather.
That's not your grandfather.
But I've seen your grandfather. He lives in your house.
Oh, that's my other grandfather, but he's my grandfather as well.
How do you reckon that one out?
Well, everyone's entitled to two, aren't they, and he's my other one.
We know that. But what's he doing here?
Well, my mother thought the trip would do him good.
Ringo How's that?
He's nursing a broken heart.
[cheerfully]
'Ello, grandfather!
PS Paul's Grandfather
Hello.
He can talk, then, can he?
Of course, he can talk. He's a human being, isn't he?
Ringo Well if he's your grandfather, who knows? [chuckles awkwardly]
And we're looking after him, are we?
PS Paul's Grandfather
I'll look after meself.
Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of.
He's got you worried, then?
Him? He's a villain. A real mixer. And he'll cost you a fortune in Breach of Promise cases.
Are you listening to me, Lennon?
[Playing around with a bottle of Coke]
You're a swine. Ain't he George?
Thanks. [Sees Paul's grandfather] Hey!
B Beatles
WHO'S THAT LITTLE OLD MAN?
Ringo He belongs to Paul.
What's the matter with you, then?
Ringo It's his grandfather. I can tell he doesn't like me. It's cause I'm little.
Ah, you've got an inferiority complex, you have.
Ringo Yeah, I know, that's why I play the drums - it's me active compensatory factor.
M Man
And don't take that tone with me, young man. I fought the war for your sort.
Ringo I bet you're sorry you won.
M Man
I shall call the guard.
Ah, but what? They don't take kindly to insults you know. Come on, let's go have some coffee and leave the kennel to Lassie.
Ringo I don't snore.
Ringo Do I snore, John?
Yeah, you're a window rattler, son.
Ringo That's just your opinion. Do I snore, Paul?
With a trombone hooter like yours, it would be unnatural if you didn't.
Grandfather Now, Paulie... don't mock the afflicted.
Ah, come off it, it's only a joke.
Grandfather Aye, it may be a joke to you, but it's his nose. He can't help having a hideous great hooter. And the poor little head, trembling under the weight of it.
Ringo [Ringo goes to the closet to put his jacket away, opens the door, then promptly closes it and walks back to the others.]
Hey, any of you put a man in the cupboard?
Ringo Well, somebody did.
[George goes to the closet, opens it, seeing the man inside, closes the door and comes back.]
He's right, you know.
Are you a mod or a rocker?
Ringo Um, no. I'm a mocker.
Ringo I demand to see my soliciter.
C Constable
Oh, what's his name?
Ringo Well, if you want to be technical about it...
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