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"I stick my neck out for nobody."

Posted by ESC on July 03, 2005

In Reply to: "I stick my neck out for nobody." posted by ae on July 03, 2005

: What is the meaning of the movie quote? "I stick my neck out for nobody."

It means looking out for No. 1 -- one's own self interest. Staying neutral and not helping either side. Not taking a risk for anyone else.

Casablanca :

Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart): I stick my neck out for nobody.

www.imdb.com/ title/tt0034583/

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