Hassan Salah quotes from Columbo

Lt. Columbo

This is a beautiful piece, sir. You know, we have one just like this back on the dining room table in our house. Almost the same design.

Hassan Salah

This is third century. It's worth several thousand dollars.

Lt. Columbo

No kidding! Gee, I think my wife got ours at the farmer's market. Well, I guess ours is just a copy.

Hassan Salah

You were saying you were apprehensive about your employment, is that it?

Lt. Columbo

I beg you not to send a letter to the State Department. I apologize but more than anything else I want to shake your hand. You're the best.

Hassan Salah

To what do I owe this tribute?

Lt. Columbo

You beat me. That's it. I got beat, plain and simple.

Hassan Salah

True.

Lt. Columbo

I know you did it. But, well, you can't win 'em all, sir.

Hassan Salah

You're very gracious, Lieutenant.

Lt. Columbo

Thank you.

Hassan Salah

Lieutenant! I beg you.

Lt. Columbo

The trouble is, sir, you're right. That is, all the evidence is circumstanial. It's just bits and pieces. I don't think any of it is gonna stand up in court.

Hassan Salah

A confession! If I signed a confession..?

Lt. Columbo

Well, I'm not sure. Your Majesty?

I shall abide by your decision, Lieutenant.

Lt. Columbo

[pulls the form from his pocket] Well, in that case, just sign by the red X. Three copies if you don't mind.