Paul HoffmanYou're the right colour for the Angel of Death, Mister Cale. But a little short.' 'I could cut your head off and stand on it. Then I'd be taller.
About This Quote
The following quote is actually a parody of the popular idiom "You're just the right size for a coffin." It's used to either entice someone to join you or to make fun of someone who may be too tall to fit into a coffin.
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