"I stick my neck out for nobody."

Posted by ESC July 03, 2005In 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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