“Forgive me, Mr. Claws. I'm afraid I've made a terrible mess of your...” – Jack, The Nightmare Before Christmas ... Movie Quotes Database

Jack

Forgive me, Mr. Claws. I'm afraid I've made a terrible mess of your holiday.

Santa

Bumpy sleigh ride, Jack?! The next time you get the urge to take over someone else's holiday, I'd listen to HER. [points to Sally] She's the only one who makes any SENSE around this insane asylum! [mutters to himself] Skeletons, boogie-men...

Jack

I hope there's still time.

Santa

To save Christmas? Of course there is! I'm Santa Claus!

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