The cheaper the crook, the gaudier the patter.

A lot of fancier yarns come from people trying to tell the truth. It’s not easy once you’re out of the habit.

He felt like somebody had taken the lid off life and let him see the works.

Listen, Dundy, it's been a long time since I burst into tears because a policeman didn't like me.

If you have a story that seems worth telling, and you think you can tell it worthily, then the thing for you to do is to tell it, regardless of whether it has to do with sex, sailors or mounted policemen.

The cheaper the crook, the gaudier the patter.

Nora said: 'I love you, Nicky, because you smell nice and know such fascinating people.