The Tall Man (TV Series)
The Legend of Billy (1961)
Barry Sullivan: Pat Garrett
Quotes
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[Andy has been reading the newspaper depicting the supposed criminal careers of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett]
Deputy Sheriff Pat Garrett : You seen Billy?
Andy : Ah, no.
Deputy Sheriff Pat Garrett : Then find him and tell him I want to see him and take that thing along with you - Billy might get a boost out of it.
Andy : Are you mad?
Deputy Sheriff Pat Garrett : Should I be?
Andy : Uh-huh.
Deputy Sheriff Pat Garrett : Why?
[Andy points to a telegram]
Andy : From the territorial legislature in Santa Fe. I reckon that why they say, the pen is more mighty than the sword, huh?
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[last lines]
Billy the Kid : It still seems kinda sad to see all that pretty writin' go up in smoke.
Deputy Sheriff Pat Garrett : There'll be more of it, heaven help us. Don't start believing any of it or live up to it.
Billy the Kid : Guess if you're readin' that kind of stuff, seems kinda excitin'.