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I take a ridiculous pleasure in what I eat and drink. It come partly from being a bachelor, but mostly from a habit of taking a lot of trouble over details. It's very pernickety and oldmaidish really, but then when I'm working I generally have to eat my meals alone and it makes them more interesting when one takes trouble.

— Ian Fleming Casino Royale (1953)

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You only live twice:
Once when you are born
And once when you look death in the face.

You Only Live Twice (1964)

I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

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Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes’, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.

Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang (1964)

Those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first make bored.

He disagreed with something that ate him.

Live and Let Die (1954)

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