People don't commit murder on credit.
Read more Margot Wendice QuotesFrom: Dial M for Murder
Margot Mary Wendice: Anyone would have realized he was dead. Just one look at those staring eyes...Chief Insp. Hubbard: So you did see his face, after all.Margot Mary Wendice: I saw his eyes! I can't remember his face!
Tony Wendice: As you said Mark, it might work out on paper, but congratulations, Inspector. Oh, by the way... How about you, Margot?Margot Mary Wendice: Yes, I could do with something.Tony Wendice: Mark?Mark Halliday: So could I.Tony Wendice: I suppose you're still on duty, Inspector.
Tony Wendice: How do you go about writing a detective story?Mark Halliday: Well, you forget detection and concentrate on crime. Crime's the thing. And then you imagine you're going to steal something or murder somebody.Tony Wendice: Oh, is that how you do it? It's interesting.Mark Halliday: Yes, I usually put myself in the criminal's shoes and then I keep asking myself, uh, what do I do next?Margot Mary Wendice: Do you really believe in the perfect murder?Mark Halliday: Mmm, yes, absolutely. On paper, that is. And I think I could, uh, plan one better than most people; but I doubt if I could carry it out.Tony Wendice: Oh? Why not?Mark Halliday: Well, because in stories things usually turn out the way the author wants them to; and in real life they don't... always.Tony Wendice: Hmm.Mark Halliday: No, I'm afraid my murders would be something like my bridge: I'd make some stupid mistake and never realize it until I found everybody was looking at me.