Ball of Fire (1941)
Aubrey Mather: Prof. Peagram
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Prof. Peagram : Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, daughter of Ptolemy Xlll, born 69 BC, killed herself on the 29th day of August, 30 BC, by placing an asp to her bosom.
Garbage Man : A what?
Prof. Peagram : An asp. A small snake.
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Professor Bertram Potts : You see, the word "puss" means face.
Prof. Peagram : Yes.
Professor Bertram Potts : As for instance, sourpuss, picklepuss. Sugarpuss implies a certain sweetness in her appearance.
Prof. Peagram : Sugar, yes, yes.
Prof. Robinson : Never mind the etymology, was she...
Prof. Jerome : Was she blonde or brunette?
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Prof. Quintana : Potts, could you tell us what was it like backstage?
Prof. Oddly : Very vivacious, I imagine.
Prof. Gurkakoff : And perhaps, ballerinas giggling up and down iron staircases.
Prof. Magenbruch : Around and around.
Prof. Jerome : Possibly wearing tights.
Prof. Robinson : Tights...
Prof. Oddly : And that ineffable smell of rice powder.
Prof. Peagram : On nude shoulders.
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Prof. Peagram : If I might venture a suggestion, why couldn't the young lady sleep in my room?
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Sugarpuss O'Shea : Any message?
Prof. Peagram : Well, they spoke very picturesquely.
Prof. Robinson : Yeah, very.
Prof. Oddly : Yes, they said it's getting hot and hotter and to stay in the icebox like a good little salad.