As the saying goes in our profession, the early worm gets the bird.

— Beckum (John Carradine)

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5 seconds sound clip from the The Shootist movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:10:33.446 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- There we are, sir.

- I'm Hezekiah Beckum, the undertaker, sir.

- How do you do?

- I hope you don't think my stopping by is untimely, sir.

- No, I admire a man with get-up-and-go.

- As the saying goes in our profession, the early worm gets the bird.

- I admit to having heard some unfortunate things. I'd like to express my heartfelt regret.

- All right. What's your proposition?

- I'm prepared to offer you embalming by the most scientific methods, a bronze coffin guaranteed good for a century regardless of the climatic, or geological conditions.

- My best hearse, uh, the minister of your choice, and the presence of at least, uh, two mourners...

[...]

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