“They gave you your choice of duty son, anything, anywhere. Do you...” – Stinger, Top Gun ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Top Gun 1986

Stinger

They gave you your choice of duty son, anything, anywhere. Do you believe that shit? Where do you think you wanna go?

Maverick

I thought of being an instructor, sir.

Stinger

[spews cigar smoke into Maverick's face]

TOP GUN?!?

Maverick

[coughs slightly]

Yes, sir.

Stinger

God help us. [starts chuckling]

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Maverick Tom Cruise More Maverick quotes →

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