My father was like you. Just a man with a family. Never amounted to much, didn't care.
9 seconds sound clip from the Holiday Inn (1942) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:25:28 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- They seem to think that profit sharing means taking bows on an empty stomach.
- So that's why you're not open tonight.
- Well, I'm also, sort of, particular about the kind of talent I'm gonna use.
- No, not especially. Just have my own ideas about living.
- My father was like you. Just a man with a family. Never amounted to much, didn't care.
- But as long as he was alive we always had plenty to eat and clothes to keep us warm.
- Yes.
- Then your father was a very successful man. Hope I can do as well.
- Say, I came out here for a job. Could you use me?
- Well, I might find a spot for you in my first show. What can you do?
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