Alice in Wonderland (1999 TV Movie)
Donald Sinden: the voice of the Gryphon
Quotes
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The Gryphon : Hello. Who are you?
Alice : Alice.
The Gryphon : Alice? That sounds familiar.
Alice : And who are you?
The Gryphon : A Griffin-- part eagle, part lion - the best of each, I always say.
Alice : I thought you were a mythical creature.
The Gryphon : I am. That makes me even more fascinating.
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[the Mock Turtle begins his tale]
Mock Turtle : Once...
[starts moaning and wringing his hands]
Mock Turtle : I was once a real turtle. I was a real--
[breaks down completely]
Alice : [rises to leave] Thank you for that very interesting story, sir.
Mock Turtle : I haven't started yet.
The Gryphon : [half-pleading] Stay. You may learn something.
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Mock Turtle : When Gryph and I were little we went to school in the same sea. And the master was an old turtle. We used to call him "tortoise."
Alice : Why would you call him tortoise if he wasn't one?
Mock Turtle : We called him "tortoise" because he "taught us."
The Gryphon : You ought to be ashamed of yourself, asking a simple question like that.
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[about the Mock Turtle]
The Gryphon : He's my best friend. A splendid fellow. True and blue through and through.
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The Gryphon : Mockers, tell this young lady about yourself.
Mock Turtle : She's come to the right person for that. Sit down, both of you.
The Gryphon : No, thanks. I've heard it before.
Mock Turtle : Sit down. It's the least you can do.