Memorable quotes for
Limelight (1952) More at IMDbPro »

Calvero: There's something about working the streets I like. It's the tramp in me I suppose.

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Calvero: Time is the best author. It always writes the perfect ending.

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Terry: I thought you hated the theater?
Calvero: I also hate the sight of blood, but it's in my veins.

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Calvero: That's all any of us are: amateurs. We don't live long enough to be anything else.

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Terry: I'm sorry.
Calvero: You should be. A girl like you wanting to throw your life away. When you reach my age you want to cling onto it.

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Calvero: There's greatness in everyone.

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Calvero: Life can be wonderful if you're not afraid of it.

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Calvero: What a day! The sun's shining, the kettle's singing, *and* we've paid the rent. There's going to be an earthquake, I know it, I know it, I know it.

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Calvero: I'm an old sinner, nothing shocks me.

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Terry: Worms can't smile!
Calvero: Oh, how would you know, have you ever appealed to their sense of humour?

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