Carl Hanratty Quotes

You’re going to get caught. One way or another, it’s a mathematical fact. It’s like Vegas. The house always wins.

You want to run, be my guest. Your checks don’t lie as well as you do.[to Frank]

Would you like to hear me tell a joke?[Carl Hanratty]Yeah. Yeah, we’d love to hear a joke from you.[Earl Amdursky]Knock, knock.[Carl Hanratty]Who’s there?[Earl Amdursky]Go f*** yourselves.[Carl Hanratty]

The worst thing a paperhanger can do is show his face.

The truth is, I knew it was you. Now, maybe I didn’t get the cuffs on you, but I knew.[Carl Hanratty]People only know what you tell them.[Frank Abagnale Jr.]

Sometimes it’s easier living the lie.

Is Frankie okay? Is he in trouble?[Paula Abagnale]Ma’am, I’m sorry to have to tell you, your son is forging checks.[Carl Hanratty]Forging checks? Wait! I’m sure we can take care of that. I’m working part-time at the church now. Just tell me how much he owes and I’ll pay you back.[Paula Abagnale]So far, it’s about $1.3 million.[Carl Hanratty]

I’m going to let you fly tonight, Frank. I’m not even going to try to stop you. Because I know you’ll be back on Monday.[Carl Hanratty]Yeah. How do you know I’ll come back?[Frank Abagnale Jr.]Look. Frank, nobody is chasing you.[Carl Hanratty]