Ned Merrill: You see, if you make believe hard enough that something is true, then it *is* true for *you*.

Ned Merrill: You're the captain of your soul. That's what counts. Know what I mean?

Shirley Abbott: What's the matter with you? I'll get you a sweater.
Ned Merrill: No!
Shirley Abbott: You must be catching something.
Ned Merrill: How can I swim in a sweater?
Shirley Abbott: Listen, I'll drive you home.
Ned Merrill: No! I've got to *swim* home.
Shirley Abbott: For the love of God, why?
Ned Merrill: I've just got to. I've got to.
Shirley Abbott: I'll go get the car.
Ned Merrill: No! I can't go in a car, it's impossible. How can I?

Betty Graham: Oh, why can't we travel more?
Howard Graham: What for? We've got everything we want right here at home.

[first lines]
Donald Westerhazy: Where have you been keeping yourself?
Ned Merrill: Oh, here and there. Here and there.