“Mike's only chance to ever become a really fine writer is to get...” – Liz, The Philadelphia Story ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Philadelphia Story 1940

Liz

Mike's only chance to ever become a really fine writer is to get fired. He's still got a lot to learn. I don't want to get in his way for a while.

Dexter

Suppose another girl came along in the meantime?

Liz

I'd scratch her eyes out, I guess, that is, unless she was going to marry somebody else the next day.

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Dexter Cary Grant More Dexter quotes →

Liz Ruth Hussey More Liz quotes →

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