Die Hard 2 (1990)

William Atherton: Thornberg

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• Richard Thornburg : No you did not explain anything to me. All you did was shove me back here in this cattle car.

  Stewardess : Sir, you were told when you boarded we were overbooked.

  Richard Thornburg : Fine. Done. I accept that. But why in hell can't I get the first class meal my network paid for. Do you know who I am?

  Stewardess : Yes. We've all seen your program. Your episode "Flying Junkyards" was a very objective look at air traffic safety.

  Stewardess : It wasn't nearly as edifying as "Bimbos of the Sky." Was it, Connie?

  Richard Thornburg : You think you're funny. You think you're funny. Fine. I've got your number.

  Stewardess : And I've got yours. So park it, Sir.

  Richard Thornburg : [sits down and sees Holly looking at him]  Stewardess!

  Stewardess : Mr. Thornburg, you cannot monopolize my time.

  Richard Thornburg : You cannot put me near that woman.

  Stewardess : Excuse me?

  Holly McClane : He means he's filed a restraining order against me. I'm not allowed within 50 feet of him.

  Richard Thornburg : 50 yards. So by keeping me in the section you are violating a court order. I can sue you and this airline. That woman assaulted me and she humiliated me in public.

  Stewardess : [walks over to Holly and whispers]  What did you do?

  Holly McClane : Knocked out two of his teeth.

  Stewardess : Would you like some champagne?

• Holly McClane : Listen Dick. That is your name? Dick. If you're gonna continue to get this close do you think you might consider switching aftershaves?

  Richard Thornburg : Anything else?

  Holly McClane : Stronger mouthwash would be nice.

• Richard Thornburg : [Thornburg has been grossly distorting and exaggerating the facts about the terrorists to WZDC News over the air-phone]  But at least the truth, is *not* among the hostages because I, Richard Thornburg, just happen to be here. To put his life and talent on the line for humanity and country,

  [Holly enters the bathroom] 

  Richard Thornburg : and if this should be my final broadcast...

  Holly McClane : [zaps him with stun-gun]  Amen to that, Dick!

• Richard Thornburg : [lying on the ground severly weak]  Oh, honey, help me up, will you?

  Older Woman (Northeast Plane) : Asshole!

• Richard Thornburg : That's my gift, Mrs. McClane. I notice things - things other people wouldn't see. It's how I make people curious.

  Holly McClane : Don't you mean nauseous?

• Richard Thornburg : The people have a right to everything about everyone. You got in the way of that.

  Holly McClane : Listen, buster, you endangered my children. And you didn't do it for anything as noble as The People. The only time you even see The People is when you look down to see what it is you're stepping on.