Phantom of the Paradise (1974) · 32 quotes
4th most-quoted character in Phantom of the Paradise (1974): in 5 of its 32 quotes
Most scenes with: Beef (3)
Arnold Philbin You know what?
What?
Arnold Philbin I think the Juicy Fruits are gonna dig it.
The Juicy Fruits?
Arnold Philbin I'm not promising anything, kid-
I'm not gonna let my music be mutilated by those greaseballs!
Arnold Philbin Hey, take it easy —
I'm the only one who can sing Faust!
Oh, I knew I shouldn't be screwing around with the dead man's music. This place is possessed.
Arnold Philbin What are you talking about?
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does.
Arnold Philbin Opening night prima donnas. Look, iron man, if you're so uptight, take a shower and cool off.
Listen, Philbin, there really is a phantom. He was just in my shower. He threatened my life. He said his music was just for Phoenix. Only she can sing it. Anyone who else who tries, dies.
Arnold Philbin What the hell are you talking about?
Look, Philbin, I am a professional. I have been in this business a long time. Now if I don't want to do a show, it's not because I got stage fright. It's because some creature from beyond doesn't want me to do the show. Now gangway.
Can't you feel the vibes in your own house, man? Bad, sport, real bad. The karma's so thick in here, you need an aqualung to breathe.
Arnold Philbin I know what it is.
Oh, you do, huh?
Arnold Philbin Yeah. Do you wanna know what it is?
Why don't you tell me what it is?
Arnold Philbin Speed, that what it is.
Speed?
Arnold Philbin Yeah.
What do you know about it? You just pass the stuff out, I take it. I know drug real from real real.
Arnold Philbin Now, wait a minute. This may be none of my business or anything, but if you're gonna kill her, why do it here tonight?
An assassination live on television coast to coast? That's entertainment!
