Mrs. Teasdale congratulates him on his coronation and sovereignty: "The eyes of the world are upon you. Notables from every country are gathered here in your honor. This is a gala day for you." Firefly replies: "Well, a gal a day is enough for me. I don't think I could handle any more."

You bet I'm shy. I'm a shyster lawyer.

Now that you're Secretary of War, what kind of an army do you think we ought to have?

I started smoking as soon as I went on the stage. I'd make cigars out of the Morning World when I was a kid.

Whatever it is, I'm against it.

When I invite a woman to dinner, I expect her to look at my face. That's the price she has to pay.

And stop pointing that beard at me, it might go off!