Tall Story (1960)

Anthony Perkins: Ray Blent

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Quotes 

• Ray Blent : Now, in Japan, the height of passion is expressed by a kiss on the back of the neck!

• Reporter Jenkins : [Visiting the team during practice]  Sandy was telling me you've got a scientific approach to shooting baskets. My readers would like to hear about that.

  Ray Blent : Well, uh, it's just a system... which involves a combination of the energy of the throw... to the incidence of concussion... against the backboard.

  Ray Blent : [calls to another player]  Don, give me that ball, will you?

  Ray Blent : [Demonstrates his "scientific" approach by taking a shot at the basket... and misses] 

• June Ryder : I remember reading about elephants once. Did you know that elephants mate only once every seven years?

  Ray Blent : [nervously]  Sure... but there are some that... manage once every six years.

  June Ryder : [ponders for a moment]  Nymphomaniacs.