A scene from The Shawshank Redemption 1994
Red

I'm known to locate certain things from time to time.

Andy

I wonder if you might get me a rock-hammer.

Red

...What is it and why?

Andy

What do you care?

Red

What if it was a toothbrush? I wouldn't ask questions. I'd just quote a price. But then, a toothbrush is a non-lethal object, isn't it?

Andy

Fair enough. A rock-hammer is about six or seven inches long. Looks like a miniature pick-axe.

Red

Pick-axe?

Andy

For rocks.

Red

Rocks. Quartz?

Andy

Quartz. Here's some mica, shale, limestone.

Red

So?

Andy

So I'm a rock-hound. At least I was, in my old life. I'd like to be again, on a limited basis.

Red

Or maybe you'd like to sink your toy into somebody's skull.

Andy

No, sir. I have no enemies here.

Red

No? Wait a while. Word gets around. The Sisters have taken quite a likin' to you, especially Bogs.

Andy

I don't suppose it would help any if I explained to them I'm not homosexual.

Red

Neither are they. You have to be human first. They don't qualify. Bull **** take by force. That's all they want or understand. If I were you, I'd grow eyes in the back of my head.

Andy

Thanks for the advice.

Red

That's free. You understand my concern.

Andy

Well, if there's any trouble, I won't use the rock-hammer. OK?

Red

Then I guess you wanna escape. Tunnel under the wall, maybe? [Andy laughs] Did I miss something here? What's funny?

Andy

You'll understand when you see the rock-hammer.

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