Practice, Training Quotes

Attempt 158
— Hi. I need to know how to fight with a sword.
— I have no idea what you just said.
— I need to learn how to fight with a sword.
— There is something intriguing about you that I like. I'm flying home to Shanghai in the morning. I would only have a day.
— I think we can get a lot done in a day.
Attempt 161
— I'm a beginner, but I'm a quick learner.
— It is the one who wields it that makes it a weapon, Roy. That sword is no more an extension of you than a set of car keys.
Attempt 198
— I've had some training, but I'm willing to work hard.
— In lesser hands, the jian blade is just a flimsy piece of forged steel. But within the most determined grip and under the keenest eyes, it becomes a weapon
of annihilation.
Attempt 200
I've had a very good teacher, but I need to learn more.

My whole body is an engine. This (arm) is a fireplug. And I'm going to light it up.

Ellen Ripley: — How many drops is this for you, Lieutenant?
Gorman: — Thirty-eight... Simulated.
Vasquez: — How many combat drops?
Gorman: — Uh, two... including this one.
Hudson: — Shit.

— You know, this is great, Frankie. Being in the main ring with you and the crew and all that, but I already have a trainer.
— Can you stop filming?
— No, don't stop.
— Stop filming. What's your problem, Kid? I thought you'd be thankful I was offering to work with you. I'm trying to do you a favor.
— I'm grateful. Nice of you to come down from your mountain to do me this favor... ...but I don't need a favor. I need a trainer. You stuck me with that guy, who's such a dumbshit... he doesn't even know I'm talking about him right now. See?
— It's what it is.
— The only reason you give a shit is I finally got some heat. Let's be honest, Frank.
— Oh. Really? Oh, okay. You're the original media whore.
— Your mother's a whore.
— What?
— Your mother's a whore. And I named my son after her best trick. Right, BJ?