Elliott Blake quotes from Columbo

Elliott Blake

Out Mr. Harrow is not impressed by statistics. This man is the market for miracles. I have the power to astonish him, you, and the entire world, Paula, but I am NOT a dancing dog in a carnival.

"Elliott Blake?" I've been reading about you. European journals. When did you change your name?

Elliott Blake

When I got out, Max. Three years ago.

A hundred and twenty degrees in the shade, or an afternoon of poker in the Ungandan prison.

Elliott Blake

I read that in your book "Dyson on Mind Reading". You're giving away our secrets, Max.

We survived in the African slammer, together. You were a very good student.

Elliott Blake

Why not? You taught me everything you know. Everything I know.

Dr. Paula Hall

[referring to Mr. Harrow] Elliott, he will be back tomorrow. We have to show him more. God, we never should have started this!

Elliott Blake

We "started" this for you. To maintain your funding, my dearest doctor.

Elliott Blake

Exactly what do you want of me?

Mr. Harrow

Hard proof of your abilities.

Elliott Blake

The impossible on demand.

Mr. Harrow

That's a fair description.

For a subject of your qualifications

Elliott Blake

What flavor impossible?

Mr. Harrow

In general terms, a demonstration that you can telepathically and precisely intercept the thoughts and actions of an enemy. Fair enough?