In my book, it takes more than fresh air, a little sunshine, and a few kind words to make a tame canary out of a jailbird.

7 seconds sound clip from the Knock on Any Door movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:44:22.060 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- Boy, what a life. You and your friends sure know how to live.

- Yeah.

- Maybe I don't, huh?

- Hello. Say, you fellas did all right today.

- Yes, sir. Got to clean 'em and get 'em on ice.

- Therapy working?

- I think it is.

- Andy, if you can straighten that one out and keep him straight, you've done the neatest trick of the week.

- Skeptical, aren't you?

- No, just practical.

- In my book, it takes more than fresh air, a little sunshine, and a few kind words to make a tame canary out of a jailbird.

- You've got to admit there's a big improvement.

- And you've got to admit there's a long way to go.

- I'm going in town to send a few wires. Want to come along?

- Sure, I'll be right down.

- We're going into town for a while, Nick. Would you like to go along?

- Don't think so, sir. Thanks just the same.

- Coming into town, Nick?

- No, thanks.

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