I was never interested, though the soldier delivered his lines with gusto, and the woman...

Boris: [Critiquing the Hygiene Play] I was never interested, though the soldier delivered his lines with gusto, and the woman had a delightful Cameo Role. A drole satire of contemporary mores! A puckish spoof aimed more at the heart than the head!

Well, what did you think of the play? Oh, it was weak. I was never interested. Although the part of the doctor was played with gusto and verve, and the girl had a delightful cameo role. A puckish satire of contemporary mores, a droll spoof aimed more at the heart than the head. As for me, I'm planning to spend the next three days in a brothel. - Care to come with me? - No, no. I went to a brothel once in my life. I got hiccups. You know, it was over like that. Besides, there's someone in St. Petersburg I'd like to visit. Well, have fun. I think you'll find The Magic Flute is Mozart's greatest opera. Oh, yeah, it's a hell of an opera, isn't it? They sell popcorn or gumdrops or something? We're so delighted you decided to spend your furlough with us. You know, you've always been our favorite nephew, even though you're an incredible coward. Thank you so much. Thank you.