Never Say Never Again (1983)
Edward Fox: 'M'
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Quotes
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M : Too many free radicals. That's your problem.
James Bond : "Free radicals," sir?
M : Yes. They're toxins that destroy the body and the brain, caused by eating too much red meat and white bread. Too many dry martinis!
James Bond : Then I shall cut out the white bread, sir.
M : Oh, you'll do more than THAT, 007. From now on you will be suffering a strict regimen of diet and exercise; we shall PURGE those toxins from you!
James Bond : Shrublands?
M : You got it!
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M : I send you to a health farm to get yourself in shape! Instead you DEMOLISH it! Now I've had to notify the local police, get a minister to muzzle the press, and allocate a sizable chunk of my meager budget to renovating the establishment!
James Bond : A man DID try to kill me, sir.
M : Oh! Caught you seducing his wife, did he?
James Bond : No, sir, not at all. But, in fact, I did lose 4 lbs and God knows how many free radicals.
M : [slams the table] That is the KIND of attitude that tempts me to suspend you, 007!
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James Bond : Is it conceivable that he could have used a false eye?
M : Oh, do come along, Bond! Let's think of a more logical explanation, shall we?
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James Bond : With due respect, I played the war games for two weeks and only got killed once.
M : Twice. You've forgotten the land mine on the Black Sea beach.
James Bond : Correction, sir. I lost both legs. I did not die.
M : [Unimpressed] You were *immobilized.*
James Bond : It can never be the same playing with blanks. It is somewhat different in the field. With your life on the line... your adrenaline gives you an edge.
M : But is your edge sharp enough? That's the difference between a "Double-0" and a corpse.
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James Bond : Since you took over, sir, you've had little use for the "Double-O"s. I've spent most of my time teaching, not doing.
M : It's no secret I hold your methods in much less regard than my illustrious predecessor did. But my duty is to keep you up to par.
