“All I ever wanted was to get shot at. Is that too much to ask for, on...” – Capt. Tony Stone, The Messenger ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Messenger 2009

Capt. Tony Stone Woody Harrelson

All I ever wanted was to get shot at. Is that too much to ask for, on the battlefield? A battle?

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Dale Martin Look at that tree. Look at that **** tree! The same age as my son! Captain Tony Stone It should be in the next couple of blocks... Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery We should just ask someone. Captain Tony Stone No! First of all, men don't ask for directions. Much less soldiers. Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery Why did you join? Captain Tony Stone A dare. Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery A dare? Why are you still here? Captain Tony Stone Well, they offered me a commission, and no one dared me to leave. And I dare you to stay.