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In my book, it takes more than fresh air, a little sunshine, and a few kind words to make a tame canary out of a jailbird.

7 seconds sound clip from the Knock on Any Door movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:44:22.060 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Boy, what a life. You and your friends sure know how to live.

- Yeah.

- Maybe I don't, huh?

- Hello. Say, you fellas did all right today.

- Yes, sir. Got to clean 'em and get 'em on ice.

- Therapy working?

- I think it is.

- Andy, if you can straighten that one out and keep him straight, you've done the neatest trick of the week.

- Skeptical, aren't you?

- No, just practical.

- In my book, it takes more than fresh air, a little sunshine, and a few kind words to make a tame canary out of a jailbird.

- You've got to admit there's a big improvement.

- And you've got to admit there's a long way to go.

- I'm going in town to send a few wires. Want to come along?

- Sure, I'll be right down.

- We're going into town for a while, Nick. Would you like to go along?

- Don't think so, sir. Thanks just the same.

- Coming into town, Nick?

- No, thanks.

- Therapy working?

[...]

Knock on Any Door (1949) Sound Clip

Knock on Any Door posterListen to memorable quotes from the classic 1949 film noir Knock on Any Door, accompanied by short sound clips in MP3 and WAV formats.

Actors: Humphrey Bogart (Andrew Morton), John Derek (Nick Romano)

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