"Capital residents claim this incredible story happened in Moscow. Odessa people insist that it happened in their beau…"

"So, as you noticed, it was a dark night. The unknown man tried very hard to go unnoticed... and he succeeded. It was …"

"Everyone with no car, wants to buy it. And anyone who has a car, wants to sell it. And he doesn't do it just because …"

"Isn't it time, my friends, we aim a blow at William, if you know, at our Shakespeare? (now quoted ironically before s…"

"(before Hamlet play) Comrades, it is a complete stadium of people. I ask everyone to the stage. (to Detochkin) Well, …"

"(to customer) Here is Grundig tape recorder. Four tracks, stereophonic, elegant design... A rare thing, will go out i…"

"(to Detochkin): Look at yourself. You're just ... an idiot! (allusion to Dostoyevski's The Idiot)"

"I have extenuating circumstances: I am an honest person."

"(last speech on court) Your Honors, I may have acted improperly, but my intentions were pure. I couldn't stand it. Th…"

"The audience likes detective movies. It's nice to watch a movie, knowing in advance how it will end. In general, it’s…"