Joseph Emmett Sullivan: [referring to Ann] Keep your eve on Miss Law & Order here. She might go soprano on us.

Joseph Emmett Sullivan: [who is being visited in prison by Ann] Next time you come up, don't wear that perfume.
Ann Martin: Why not?
Joseph Emmett Sullivan: It doesn't help a guy's good behavior.

Joseph Emmett Sullivan: I want to breathe. That's why I want out of this place... so I can take a deep breath again.

Joseph Emmett Sullivan: What do you know about anything? You probably had your bread buttered on both sides since the day you were born. Safe. Safe on first, second, third, and home.
Ann Martin: *That's* what you think! Just because I own a car and a tailored suit and my nails are clean, you think I've never had to fight? I got an education, sure. I suppose that means I was born with a silver spoon, doesn't it? My father was a schooltecher. He died in the war of The Depression. Only he didn't get any medals. Or any bands. Or any bonus. He left three children. You think *you* had to fight? The only way you know how to fight is that stupid way with a gun. Well, there's another way you probably never even heard of. It's the daily fight that everyone has. To get food and an education, to land a job and keep it. And some self-respect. 'Safe'? I never asked for anything safe. All I want is... just a little decency, that's all!

Joseph Emmett Sullivan: You're wonderful, baby. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Pat Cameron: Remember to tell me later. With gestures.