Edison (2005)

Morgan Freeman: Ashford

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• Ashford : [to Pollack]  Life's a bitch, ain't it? Think you can dive into the deep end of the pool, and then it's 'Oh, shit, where are my water wings?'

• Ashford : I'm beginning to think I need a woman in my life.

  Wallace : Well shit, don't look at me.

• Reigert : Broke as you are, you think that's the smart thing to do?

  Ashford : Nah Jack, I didn't get where I am doing the smart thing.

• Ashford : [Phrase repeated to Pollock]  You're doing this for pussy!

• Reigert : These aren't the good old days, Moses.

  Ashford : They never were, Jack.

• Ashford : The Fourth Estate, Pollack. It's the only job protected by the Constitution. And this is why this is tyranny. When you see it, you're obligated to yell - a risk you're unwilling to take, and I don't blame you.

• Pollack : [leaving after just being fired]  This isn't a real paper anyway!

  Ashford : [Dismissively]  Perfect for you, you little shit!

• Ashford : [to Wallace]  You just showed me the bones of a covert facist state.

• Pollack : Alright. You're right.

  Ashford : As if I need your affirmation.