Henry Stevenson: [to Leona] I want you to do something. I want you to get yourself out of the bed, and get over to the window and scream as loud as you can. Otherwise you only have another three minutes to live.

- Burt Lancaster (as Henry Stevenson) in Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)

Henry Stevenson: Besides, what does a dame like you want with a guy like me?

- Burt Lancaster (as Henry Stevenson) in Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)

Henry Stevenson: You can't live on dreams forever. Waiting only weakens you and your dream. My motto is: "If you want something, get it now!"

- Burt Lancaster (as Henry Stevenson) in Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)

[first lines]
Leona Stevenson: Operator! Operator! Operator!
Voice of Operator: Your call please?
Leona Stevenson: Operator, I've been ringing Murray Hill 35097 for the last half hour and the line is always busy. Will you ring it for me, please?

- Barbara Stanwyck (as Leona Stevenson) in Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)