The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross (1964)
Vaughn Taylor: Mr. Maitland
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Quotes
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Salvadore Ross : It's all changed. I'm asking you for forgiveness. For compassion.
Mr. Maitland : Compassion? Don't you remember? I sold it to you yesterday.
[pulls out a gun and shoots Ross dead]
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Salvadore Ross : Well, are you happy now that you've convinced her that she's too much for a *bum* like Salvadore Ross, hmm?
Mr. Maitland : I admit I wouldn't choose you for my daughter, but it's not my decision, it's hers. Besides, I may be wrong about you. She obviously sees you differently than I do.
Leah Maitland : No, I don't.
[turns to Sal]
Leah Maitland : Not anymore.
[Leah goes in with her father and closes the door]
Salvadore Ross : Why can't I want something in my life and get it?
[punches the door]
Salvadore Ross : Just once.
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Mr. Maitland : I've thought a lot about it. Though, I realize that you are what you are and it's not my place to judge you...
Salvadore Ross : Oh look, I don't care what you think about me.
Mr. Maitland : Please, please.
[continues]
Mr. Maitland : I cannot let you ruin her life by marrying her.