It's usually some six-fingered bastard that couldn't hit a cow in the tit with a tin cup that does you in.

— J.B. Books (John Wayne)

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8 seconds sound clip from the The Shootist movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:58:57.417 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- It isn't always being fast, or even accurate that counts. It's being willing.

- I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't.

- Bat Masterson told Cobb...

- Bat Masterson?

- Yeah.

- He says that a man has to have guts, deliberation, and a proficiency with firearms.

- Did he mention that third eye you better have?

- Third eye?

- For that dumbass amateur.

- It's usually some six-fingered bastard that couldn't hit a cow in the tit with a tin cup that does you in.

- But then, Bat Masterson always was full of sheep dip.

- Whoa. I hope you're smart enough to know that that who hit John don't go with guns.

- Oh, sure. Yes, sir.

- Well, now that we got that cleared up, as my Mexican friend said: 'To the pure life.'

- Johnny?

- Yes?

- May I come in?

[...]

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