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The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
Steve Allen: Benny Goodman
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Quotes
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Alice Hammond : I can't remember when I've been so moved.
Benny Goodman : That wasn't me - that was Mozart.
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Benny Goodman : [trying on his new tuxedo] Couldn't the sleeves be shortened?
Mr. Strauss - the Tailor : Sure, we could shorten the sleeves now. But Benny, next year when you need it a little longer, there'll be a crease here what you could never get it out.
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[the band is trying to decide who's going to tell the gangster Jake that they want to leave his club]
Benny Goodman : I'll do it. This is too good a chance to pass up.
Gil Rodin : You mean you're going to see him now?
Benny Goodman : Worst he can do is bump me off.
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Harry Goodman : Benny, you oughta change your name.
Benny Goodman : Why?
Harry Goodman : Who's gonna remember a name like Benny Goodman.
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Benny Goodman : I didn't know you were interested in hot music.