The Fugitive (TV Series)
Dossier on a Diplomat (1967)
Diana Hyland: Alison Priestley
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Quotes
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Alison Priestley : First of all I take the fastest shorthand this side of the Chesapeake; do my nails on my own time; and I'm not shopping for a husband.
Dr. Richard Kimble : [Makes a wry face]
Alison Priestley : You tell me something.
Dr. Richard Kimble : [looks questioningly at her]
Alison Priestley : Which of the above statements is false?
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Alison Priestley : I know it sounds silly but I took this job thinking I could be part of something important. You know, history in the making, that kind of nonsense.
Dr. Richard Kimble : It's not nonsense.
Alison Priestley : No? Well, right now I wish I were back in the Peace Corps translating "sincerely yours" into Swahili. I'm out of jokes, Charlie, what'll I do now?
Dr. Richard Kimble : I don't know.
Alison Priestley : I don't either. I'll think of something.
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Ambassador Unawa : [Glances at Dr. Kimble and Alison] Uh... you two go on. Mrs. Unawa and I have a small domestic matter to discuss. We'll join you directly.
Alison Priestley : [Dr. Kimble and Allison walk towards the study and Allison looks at Kimble] How does it feel to be referred to as a small domestic matter?
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Alison Priestley : [after being dismissed by the ambassador, Alison has a parting remark for Dr. Kimble] My room's at the end of the hall. Bring cookies.
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Alison Priestley : [after Alison unlocks the embassy gates to let Dr. Kimble back inside, eluding pursuing policemen] The talk about Washington girls trying to get themselves a man... just talk.
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Alison Priestley : They pulled a man off the rear exit to cover the front.
Dr. Richard Kimble : Well, it worked.
Alison Priestley : My plans always work.
[Dr. Kimble looks at her with raised eyebrows]
Alison Priestley : Almost always.
Dr. Richard Kimble : Gerard will be back any minute.
Alison Priestley : You know, I was going to make you a lunch but we ran out of tapioca pudding.
Dr. Richard Kimble : [Smiles] It's alright. I hate that.
Alison Priestley : [Smiles back] Me too. You better be going.
Dr. Richard Kimble : Yeah.
Alison Priestley : [as Kimble walks away] Charlie? If you're ever passing through town...