But not before his humor cost the lives of three very fine individuals.
6 seconds sound clip from the Good Morning, Vietnam movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:08:09 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- This is not military issue, airman. What sort of uniform is that?
- Cretan camouflage. If you wanna blend into a crowd of drunken Greeks, there's nothing better.
- That is humor. I recognise that.
- I also recognise your species of soldier.
- I had a guy like you in the field one time. He blew himself to pieces.
- But not before his humor cost the lives of three very fine individuals.
- You're in Southeast Asia now, pal. You got your cushy little assignment.
- There's nothing I can do about that.
- In time, you will make me forget it.
[...]