“All I ever wanted was to measure up to my father.” – Ed, L. A. Confidential ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from L. A. Confidential 1997

Ed

All I ever wanted was to measure up to my father.

Bud

Here's your chance. He died in the line of duty, didn't he?

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Edmund "Ed" Exley Guy Pearce More Ed quotes →

Bud Russell Crowe More Bud quotes →

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