“What does it matter, anyway? Old circus is gone, anyway. Here we are...” – Connie, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ... Movie Quotes Database

Connie

[In response to Smiley's questioning.]

What does it matter, anyway? Old circus is gone, anyway. [Indicates some old photos.] Here we are: the nursery in our day. Jim Prideaux and Bill Haydon, of course - the inseparables. There's Control himself. All my boys, all my lovely boys. That was a good time, George.

Smiley

It was the war, Connie.

Connie

A real war. Englishman could be proud, then. [Long pause.] So I was right, then; about Polyokov. There is a mole... [Smiley gets up to leave.] If it's bad, don't come back; I want to remember you all as you were.

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George Smiley Gary Oldman More Smiley quotes →

Connie Sachs Kathy Burke More Connie quotes →

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