You can't say anything nice without spoiling it.

2 seconds sound clip from the The Big Combo (1955) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:26:11.855 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- The joke stinks!

- Lieutenant... either book me or let go of my arm!

- Leonard. Leonard!

- Take me to the party.

- You're a beautiful girl, Rita. But you're stupid.

- You can't say anything nice without spoiling it.

- Why do you waste your time with a cop?

- You could get me a nice, rich hoodlum. You should be able to recommend one with your connections.

- What is there about a hoodlum that appeals to certain women?

- Hoodlums, detectives...

- A woman doesn't care how a man makes his living... only how he makes love.

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