Mike Ribble: Why do you think I always want a two-act? One swings, and the other catches, and nobody comes between them!

- Burt Lancaster (as Mike Ribble) in Trapeze (1956)

Bouglione: In my circus there is only one way... MY way.

- Thomas Gomez (as Bouglione) in Trapeze (1956)

Tino Orsini: You know, I always modeled my style after yours.
Mike Ribble: You'll always be a second-rater. Make your own style!

- Burt Lancaster (as Mike Ribble) in Trapeze (1956)