Lillian Russell (1940)
Edward Arnold: Diamond Jim Brady
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Quotes
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Diamond Jim Brady : Most people, like dumb animals, eat to live. I live to eat.
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The Famous J.L. : [Jesse Lewisohn, industrialist] She's going to sing over the long-distance telephone for President Cleveland during the intermission.
Diamond Jim Brady : You mean she's going to sing here, and the president's going to listen in Washington?
The Famous J.L. : That's exactly what I mean. They're connecting the wires back stage right now, and the telephone company claim they can actually do it
Diamond Jim Brady : Nooo?
The Famous J.L. : Yes!
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Diamond Jim Brady : And, Jesse, just to show my appreciation, I'm going to let you dance with Edna. Edna, go on, dance with Mr. Lewisohn. Go on.
The Famous J.L. : [Jesse Lewisohn] I'd like to. May I, Miss McCauley?
Edna McCauley : Yes, of course. Only, I wish you'd thought of it yourself.
The Famous J.L. : I did, but I was afraid of Jim.
Diamond Jim Brady : Huh, huh, huh, huh. Imagine, anyone being afraid of me.