Sherlock Holmes quotes
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[in need of a distraction to get the crowd out of the auction house.] One million US dollars! [Everyone gasps and looks at him, mortified; the tapestry behind him promptly bursts into flames] Oh, and, uh, by the way, fire!
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[ to Dr. Hoffmen-Stall ] Perhaps you have heard of me. My name is Sherlock H... [bomb explodes; coughing] H... Holmes!
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[referring to his disguise, a great false beard] It's so overt it's covert.
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[as Watson is getting ready to shoot] Make it count!
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[to Watson] Don't dance! You know what happens when you dance.
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[note to Watson] Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same.
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If we can stop him, we shall prevent the collapse of Western civilization... No pressure.
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[dancing with Sim] Just follow my lead.
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[to Moriarty] Be careful what you fish for.
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Bishop to Bishop eight, discovered check and incidentally, mate.
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His advantage: my injury. My advantage: his rage.