- Eddie Corbett: Someone in school said I came from an egg.
- Tom Corbett: Yeh - well, that's, uh, true, Eddie, it's true.
- Eddie Corbett: Well, Mrs Livingston better be more careful when she makes omelets.
- [after pausing briefly, Eddie seems to change the subject]
- Eddie Corbett: Dad, I think I'm gonna get married.
- Tom Corbett: Oh, really?
- Eddie Corbett: Yeah.
- Tom Corbett: Why?
- Eddie Corbett: I don't know. Like, maybe it's the thing to do.
- Tom Corbett: Eddie, marriage is a big responsibility.
- Eddie Corbett: Don't worry Dad, I'll support her. I can shine shoes, mow lawns, and sell your magazines.
- Tom Corbett: But Eddie, suppose she has children?
- Eddie Corbett: She isn't gonna have any children.
- Tom Corbett: Oh yeah? How d'you know?
- Eddie Corbett: If she lays any eggs, I'll step on 'em.