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Now to me, the difference between a couple of oysters is something that can only interest another oyster.

6 seconds sound clip from the Rocky Fortune - Oyster Shucker (Ep. 1) classic radio drama series episode.

You can hear this line at 00:06:52 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- A dozen special oysters for Mr. Abenaki.

- Buddy boy, I never could see nothing special about no oysters. It's like eating a clammy handshake.

- Get them up and I'll pick them up on the way out. The specials for Mr. Abenaki come out of this barrel.

- And don't shuck them. He likes them open at the table. He says it improves the flavor.

- Yes, sir, Sergeant.

- Unfortunately, Barney has forgotten to tell me this, and I've already separated Mr. Abenaki's special oysters from their shells.

- Now to me, the difference between a couple of oysters is something that can only interest another oyster.

- So I fill up a plate from the regular barrel. This, it turns out, is a mistake.

- Through the doors I hear Mr. Abenaki sounding off like the bullhorn on a big moor.

- And Ferdinand comes flying back like a scared pigeon.

- What happened? What happened to the special oysters?

- Who is responsible for this? I paid for special oysters shipped in just for me, and what do I get? Call these oysters? These miserable scrawny blobs.

[...]

Rocky Fortune Sound Clip

Rocky FortuneExplore memorable Rocky Fortune quotes & audio clips! Revisit Sinatra's captivating role in this vintage radio drama from the early 50s.

Actors: Frank Sinatra (Rocky Fortune)

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