Hold it. Now, just a minute. There's $500 in it for you up-front. $500 is just the beginning. You could be earning this much every year.

11 seconds sound clip from the The Muppet Movie (1979) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:19:37.326 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- That is terrible. That's the most appalling, disgusting, revolting thing I've ever seen.

- I know. I'm a great businessman and a sweet fella, but I do lack the skills of a performer.

- You also make a lousy frog.

- You, on the other hand, make a terrific frog.

- What?

- He's right, you know. You are very likable, Kermit.

- The bear's right.

- You, my little likable friend, are gonna do all our television commercials.

- No way.

- Hold it. Now, just a minute. There's $500 in it for you up-front. $500 is just the beginning. You could be earning this much every year.

- Let's go, Fozzie.

- $500? Would you consider a bear in a frog suit?

- Fozzie!

- Yes, sir. I just lost my head. I...

- Now, just a minute, Mr. Frog. Everything's negotiable.

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