I'm a painter, and all my life that's all I've ever wanted to do.

[first lines] Jerry Mulligan: This is Paris, and I'm an American who lives here. My name is Jerry Mulligan, and I'm an ex G.I. In 1945 when the army told me to find my own job, I stayed on. And I'll tell you why: I'm a painter, and all my life that's all I've ever wanted to do.

This is Paris. And I'm an American who lives here. My name, Jerry Mulligan... ... and I'm an ex-G.I. In 1945, when the Army told me to find my own job... ... I stayed on. And I'll tell you why. I'm a painter. All my life that's all I've ever wanted to do. For a painter, the mecca of the world for study... ... for inspiration and for living... ... is here on this star called Paris. Just look at it. No wonder so many artists have come here and called it home. Brother, if you can't paint in Paris, give up and marry the boss' daughter. We're on the Left Bank now. That's where I'm billeted. Here's my street.