Eight Men Out (1988)

John Sayles: Ring Lardner

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Quotes 

• Ring Lardner : [serenading White Sox after game 5, to the tune of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"]  I'm forever blowing ballgames, pretty ballgames in the air. I come from Chi, I hardly try, just go to bat and fade and die. Fortune's coming my way, that's why I hardly care. I'm forever blowing ballgames, and the gamblers treat us fair.

• Ring Lardner : Sports writers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your bar privileges.

• Ring Lardner : [referring to the owners]  If Landis wants to clean up the game; he should start with those birds on the steps with him.

• Ring Lardner : Three signed confessions, that's a tough hand to beat.

  Hugh Fullerton : This is Chicago, my friend. Anything can happen.

• [about the 1919 White Sox] 

  Ring Lardner : I think they're the best, Hughie. The best ever.

  Hugh Fullerton : Time will tell, Ring. Time will tell.