I'm told it is lovely now in Crete. Everyone lying there, smiling.
6 seconds sound clip from the A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:19:38 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Why should I darken your day? Farewell.
- Crete is being ravaged by a great plague. People are dying by the thousands.
- But this girl is healthy. She goes smiling through the day.
- She doesn't. I thought you knew: When they start to smile, the end is near.
- No?
- Yes.
- I'm told it is lovely now in Crete. Everyone lying there, smiling.
- Did you ever see a plague that wasn't?
- Oh, well, what about my other girls?
- You best get her out of here.
- Yes!
- I could take care of her until the captain arrives.
- I've already had the plague. I would tell you all about it, but...
- Don't.
[...]