Franklyn Ambruster: You're at a level where you can only afford one mistake. The higher up you go, the more mistakes you're allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it's considered to be your style.

- Fred Astaire in The Notorious Landlady (1962)

William 'Bill' Gridley: [looks around at the fog] Are you sure this country isn't on fire somewhere?

- Jack Lemmon in The Notorious Landlady (1962)

William 'Bill' Gridley: I'm a democrat from New England - I have no prejudices.

- Jack Lemmon in The Notorious Landlady (1962)

William 'Bill' Gridley: In other words, if she knows I know, I GO!
Franklyn Ambruster: That's exactly right, and I do hope you haven't taken to talking in rhymes.

- Fred Astaire in The Notorious Landlady (1962)

Mrs. Carlyle Hardwicke: To put it plainly, Mr. Gridley, I have a dubious reputation.
William 'Bill' Gridley: You DO? I'll pay you 45 pounds a month.

- Jack Lemmon in The Notorious Landlady (1962)