“I'm pleased and happy to repeat the news that we have in fact caught...” – Mayor Larry Vaughn, Jaws ... Movie Quotes Database

[While being interviewed on TV]

I'm pleased and happy to repeat the news that we have in fact caught and killed a large predator that supposedly injured some bathers. But as you can see, it's a beautiful day, the beaches are opened, and people are having a wonderful time. Amity, as you know, means friendship.

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Reporter Amity Island has long been known for its clean air, clear water, and beautiful white sand beaches. But in recent days, a cloud has appeared on the horizon of this beautiful resort community - a cloud in the shape of a killer shark. Tom Cassidy What's your name again? Chrissie Watkins Chrissie. Tom Cassidy Where are we going? Chrissie Watkins Swimming Ellen You see the kids? Brody They must be in the back yard. Ellen In Amity, you say 'Yaad.' [she gives it the Boston sound] Brody They're in the yaad, not to faa from the caa. How's that sound?