Callaway Went Thataway (1951)
Howard Keel: Stretch Barnes, Smoky Callaway
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Quotes
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Stretch' Barnes : Grandma used to say money can't buy happiness, but it sure is a most pleasant way of being miserable.
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Mike Frye : [in reference to the real Smoky Callaway, clearly exhibiting signs of excessive drinking] How bad is he?
Georgie Markham : Bad.
Mike Frye : How much does he drink? A pint, quart a day?
Georgie Markham : "Drink"? He SPILLS a quart a day.
[mimicking an alcoholic's shaking hand]
Mike Frye : [now addressing Smoky] Alright... I know a place where we can try to get you in shape. Will you work?
Smoky Callaway : Sure.
Mike Frye : It'll be tough. You'll have to train like a fighter.
Smoky Callaway : All right, all right.
Mike Frye : No booze, no dames, no fancy parties.
Smoky Callaway : Yeah.
Mike Frye : Or anything else.
Smoky Callaway : What else *is* there?