“Release me now, or you must face the dire consequences! / The...” – Santa, The Nightmare Before Christmas ... Movie Quotes Database

Santa

[singing]

Release me now, or you must face the dire consequences! / The children are expecting me, so please come to your senses...

Oogie

[singing]

You're jokin'! You're jokin'! I can't believe my ears! / Would someone shut this fella up?! I'm drownin' in my tears! / He's funny! I'm laughing! You really are too much! / And now, with your permission, I'm going to do my stuff.

Santa

[fearfully]

What are you going to do?

Oogie

I'm gonna do the best I can!

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