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Well this is aptly called a junket, for both of us. I have never been to a house of prostitution, but I understand that
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"Well this is aptly called a junket, for both of us. I have never been to a house of prostitution, but I understand that you get in more than seven minutes"

- Dustin Hoffman

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This quote is from the movie Midnight Cowboy, and it is spoken by the character Ratso Rizzo, played by Dustin Hoffman. Ratso is referring to a journey he and his friend Joe Buck are requiring to Florida. Ratso is implying that the journey is a wild-goose chase, and that they will not get anything from it. He is additionally making a joke regarding the fact that they are mosting likely to a home of hooking, suggesting that they will not obtain much out of it either. Ratso is suggesting that they will certainly not also obtain seven mins of pleasure out of the experience. This quote is a humorous way of revealing Ratso's frustration in the scenario. It also serves as a tip that Ratso as well as Joe are in a determined circumstance, which they agree to do whatever it requires to earn money.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dustin Hoffman somewhere between August 8, 1937 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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