The Great Train Robbery (1978)

Lesley-Anne Down: Miriam

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Quotes 

• Miriam : Do you ever tell anyone the truth?

  Edward Pierce : The truth? The truth... no.

• Miriam : All you ever think about is money.

  Edward Pierce : All anyone ever thinks about is money.

• Miriam : [pretending to be Madame Lucienne]  You are nervous?

  Fowler : No, I just thought we might become better acquainted.

  Miriam : Oh, mon cherie, you are nervous. There is no need to be. I will take care of every little thing - and every *big* thing.

• Miriam : Me Mum says a man loves you, he shows you proper - with some little token.

  Fowler : Quite so! If you will permit me, I shall be delighted to give you a - token myself.

  Miriam : [laughs]  Oh, you're a bold gent!

  Fowler : I'm most serious, I assure you.

  Miriam : Right here on the train?

  Fowler : Why not? Have you not heard of the - 50 mile an hour club? I'm told it's beneficial to the circulation.

• Miriam : It's all very good... unless something goes wrong.

  Edward Pierce : What could go wrong?

• Miriam : [referring to Pierce's social acquaintances while she disrobes in front of him]  And do they know you take an *interest* in the theater?

  Edward Pierce : Well, an unmarried gentleman must amuse himself.

  Miriam : [smiling]  Must he?

• Miriam : You like that? - - I can tell it excites you.

• Fowler : ["Mme. Lucienne" has revealed the key about Fowler's neck]  You want this off as well?

  Miriam : It is best, no? The touch of - flesh to flesh. The warmths of ze body.

  Fowler : It's the French way, is it?

  Miriam : Oui, mon cher.