Quotes
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Col. Wainwright Purdy III : I noticed the men were dancing with each other in the canteen the other night.
Sgt. Gregovich : Yes, sir: No Dancing Allowed.
Col. Wainwright Purdy III : I didn't say that, Gregovich. I don't object to the men dancing. I want them to enjoy themselves. But it doesn't set a good example for the natives to see noncoms dancing with enlisted men. So, have a sign posted saying: "Sergeants are Forbidden to Dance with Privates."
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Col. Wainwright Purdy III : It isn't often I make a mistake. But when I do...
Sgt. Gregovich : It's a beaut?
Col. Wainwright Purdy III : I wasn't going to say that. I was gonna say, "By George, I admit it."
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Sgt. Gregovich : [attempting to make a phone call] There's no answer, sir.
Col. Wainwright Purdy III : What do you mean there's no answer? Well, keep trying, I'm not the kind of a man to take no answer for an answer.