Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)/Quotes

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Forget it, Kent! You've got a right to picket-- And most of you are worth the union's demands! I can afford the salary increases, but I won't hand out money till the other stations go along! My father was a union man, and he taught me never to cross a picket line-- Unless it was absolutely necessary! Now, if you'll excuse me, this executive has a job to do!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

Mention that turncoat's name one more time, Kent, and your next assignment will be cleaning Perry White's ashtrays!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

Kent! Where the blazes did he disappear to this time?

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

I don't pay you that fat check every week to stare at your belly-button!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

We're not talking touchdowns on the field here! As brutal as your quarterbacking days used to be, the gridiron is like a badminton game when you compare it with the brutal realities of the TV market today! My decision is final! Steve Lombard-- Your services are no longer welcome at WGBS!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

The remark that started that fight was just one in a series of lifelong put-downs. Sensitive about my background, I decided to bury my past as I came into the limelight... Shrouding my humble beginnings in a veil of mystery. But tonight, through this honor, I've learned that I've long since proven myself... And I don't need to hide anymore. And so, it's not as Morgan Edge that I gratefully accept this honor, but as-- Morris Edelstein.

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

So that's it, the story's over! All the pushing for power, the ruthlessness, the politics, the ambition, the money-- It's all useless now! The last day! You always think the world will go on forever, particularly with you in it-- And then, one day, the world stops! Well, so long, WGBS! So long, world! Can't say it hasn't been fun... While it lasted!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

I just can't figure Kent out sometimes! He's usually late, badly dressed, clumsy-- The whole bit! But when that camera goes on, he's every inch a pro!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

That's right, Kent! I've watched you carefully the past few months. I know what you do, and how you do it. And, Kent-- I'm proud of the way you've been reporting the news for both WGBS-TV and The Daily Planet! You're doing a heck of a job! I'm just sorry we can't give you a raise. The economy. You understand.

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

Tsk-tsk, Clark... Our female readers would claim you're a male chauvinist! Besides, when it comes to taking risks-- I'd bet on Lois surviving better than you, any day!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

Yes! A hard-hitting reporter who speaks up for the public, exposing neglect and wrong-doing... And gets things done! I can see it now-- Our TV ratings skyrocketing... Our newspaper circulation booming... As listeners and readers follow the new, exciting career of Jimmy Olsen-- Mr. Action!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)

Do you know what happens when an internationally famous film star is linked with a local newsman? People start tuning in to see just what there is about him that makes her heart go pitter-patter! More people watching... Better ratings! Better ratings... More money for GBS! More money for GBS... Happy president!

--Morris Edelstein (Earth-One)