Lines that Would Have Changed Les Misérables
Concept from an original list by Robert Deutsch

I'm not going to move that cart. I could break a nail!

Instead of a barricade, why don't we all get together and paint a mural on that wall over there? You know, kind of a "revitalize the neighborhood" thing?

Javert, have you ever heard of the statute of limitations?

This "revolution" thing is getting to be a drag. You want to just form a men's softball league instead?

Before you take me back to prison, Javert, there is something you must know...I am your cousin's lover's best friend's former roommate.

You know, Cosette, although I'm a young and handsome hot-blooded revolutionary, I actually prefer men. You didn't think we all hang around together just to ferment societal change did you?

I'd like to help your daughter, Fantine, but I really hate children. Why don't you ask that fellow Javert instead?

Jump in the river? What was I thinking?! I don't even like baths!

Find someone else to play postman for you and your stupid love letters! I'm outta here. I'm going to find someone who appreciates me.

It's been a great summer, Fantine, but I've been promoted to Inspector so I'll have to leave....

Good thing Pierre remembered to engage the emergency brake on his cart. Otherwise it might have rolled down the hill and hurt someone!

That's not my ring!

Jean, I love you.... You didn't think I hunted you across the years because of some over-developed ideas about justice, did you?

Why would I leave here with a stranger like you when the Thénardiers have been so kind to me?

Oh, well, if it's only three days...I guess you can go.

Gee, it's a good thing I've got the family jewels to sell. Otherwise, Cosette would really be up the creek!

And one more thing, Monsieur le Mayor...my little girl, Cosette...you must remember never, under any circumstances to feed her after midnight. (Remember Gremlins?)

You're robbing this house, Dad? Great! Let me help--I want a piece of the action, too.

Of course I didn't give this man my silver! Do you think I'm stupid or something? It's worth good money!

Give that letter to me, it's none of your business! It's from Ed McMahon and it says I've won a million francs!

Now bring me prisoner 24602.


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