I think the most important thing is the temperament, and basic metabolism of the man.

5 seconds sound clip from The Honeymooners (1955) - Opportunity Knocks, But sitcom.

You can hear this line at 00:12:26.301 in the Blu-ray version of the TV Series.

Quote context

[...]

- Recreation room?

- Well, certainly. Most of the drivers have a quick lunch, and they got time off, and they'd like to shoot a couple of games of pool.

- It's a relaxing game. I mean, to coin a phrase: a relaxed bus driver is an efficient bus driver.

- Well, that's a very interesting suggestion, Norton.

- You know, my greatest concern has always been easing the strain on my drivers. What with the traffic, overcrowded buses, trying to maintain a schedule, they have their problems.

- Oh, sure.

- You talk about the strain on the bus driver, huh? I've just often thought that you got to get the right person in the right job. I mean, some fellows are easygoing, and they're right for the rush hour crowds and everything.

- I think the most important thing is the temperament, and basic metabolism of the man.

- Well, now, that's very, very interesting. I like a man who can think on his feet.

- Thank you.

- Say, Ralph, what do you think of that suggestion?

- That's very good.

- Now here's how you stroke, Mr. Marshall.

- I don't want to be butting in all the time because I don't know nothing about your business. You know, I mean, I'm not trying to tell you how to run...

[...]

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The funniest lines and quotes from The Honeymooners (1955) TV Series, with sound clips.

Actors: Jackie Gleason (Ralph Kramden), Audrey Meadows (Alice Kramden), Art Carney (Ed Norton)

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