Lenny Richter quotes from Ladder 49 (2004)

Lenny Richter

I'm getting too old for this shit.

Jack Morrison

Linda, what is wrong?

I saw you on the news, Jack, dangling from a rope! How could you tell me that it's not dangerous?

Jack Morrison

I never said it wasn't dangerous.

When we talked about it, I asked you and you said it wasn't dangerous.

Jack Morrison

I said it wasn't any more dangerous than being on the engine! I never said it wasn't dangerous!

Do... do... do you see me right now? Do you? 'Cos this isn't just about us. Have you thought about that?

Don't. Don't.

Jack Morrison

I'm sorry.

I'm scared. I can't sleep. I keep having that dream about the red car turning up in front of the house when you don't come home.

Don't.

Jack Morrison

I saved that man today.

Have you ever considered baby-sitting full time?

Chief Kennedy

What do you think I do at the firehouse?

Lenny Richter

Good confession now son... bless me father...

Jack Morrison

Bless me father for I have sinned. It's been seven years since my last confession

Lenny Richter

Seven years is a long time

Jack Morrison

Yes, father

Lenny Richter

All right, where do we start; theft, robbery, fraud, taxes?

Jack Morrison

Well, you know...

Lenny Richter

Taxes? Always taxes... How about sex? Impure thoughts?

Jack Morrison

Well yes, quite a bit

Lenny Richter

Try to cut back. Are you married?

Jack Morrison

No

Lenny Richter

Are you a virgin?

Jack Morrison

No, father

Lenny Richter

What? you think its funny to fornicate with loose women?

Jack Morrison

What?

Jack Morrison

...wait a minute...

Hi, I've heard alot about you!

Chief Kennedy

Yeah?

Yeah; you wear really sexy boxers, right? With the red love hearts on them?... little too tight?

So, you guys usually pick up girls in the supermarket? For fun, or...?

Jack Morrison

Usually I just throw them over my shoulder and carry them down a ladder.

Sort of a tarzan/jane thing?

Lenny Richter

How about sex? Are you a virgin?

No, sir.

Lenny Richter

You think it's funny to fornicate with loose women?

No, sir.

Lenny Richter

Well, if you want to have sex, why don't you just get married?

I can't, sir.

Lenny Richter

Why?

Well, the church doesn't allow two men to get married...

Lenny Richter

What the...

GOTCHA!

Jack Morrison

There's something I wanted to talk to you about, Cap. I was thinking of transferring to the truck.

Chief Kennedy

Oh, geez. What the hell do you want to do that for? You're an engine man. Truck's a whole different thing. No water between you and the fire, no hose to lead you out if you get lost in the smoke. Not a good idea.

Jack Morrison

I know that, Cap. And I love being on the pipe, but... I want this, Mike.

Chief Kennedy

Ok. We'll give it a try. But you gotta tell me something. If this isn't for you, you tell me right away. Promise?

Jack Morrison

Yes, sir.

Here we go, green beers all around.

I'm good, thanks.

Uh, Linda? It's Saint Paddy's Day, everyone drinks.

It's okay, I'm not drinking, I'll just have a diet coke.

What, are you pregnant?

Jack Morrison

What? You're kidding!

Baby, I was gonna wait and tell you tonight. I wanted to surprise you!

Lenny Richter

Why do they always have to be on the 12th floor? Why can't they be on the 4th?