Malcolm O'Dwyer: These are some numbers I'mthinking of playing.
Captain Stottlemeyer: No, Malcolm, don't worry. Nobody's gonna steal your numbers.
Malcolm O'Dwyer: You'd be a fool not to. These six numbers aren't just chosen at random.They're my own algorithm based on probability, emerging number patterns the theories of Sir Isaac Newton.
Captain Stottlemeyer: Isaac Newton. Really? There's just six numbers. You only buy one ticket a week?
Malcolm O'Dwyer: That's all I need. How many do you buy?
Captain Stottlemeyer: Well, it depends. Twenty. [O'Dwyer laughs] Ah, you're just shotgunning it, huh? Rookie move.
Lieutenant Disher: Well, how much have you won?
Malcolm O'Dwyer: How much ever or how much this year?
Lieutenant Disher: Let's say ever.
Malcolm O'Dwyer: Zero. It's not just about winning or losing.
Captain Stottlemeyer: It's the lottery! It's all about winning. What else is there?
Malcolm O'Dwyer: The journey, Captain! It's how you get there. I'd rather lose my way then win a $20 million jackpot your way.
Captain Stottlemeyer: Okay. I think we're through here.
Lieutenant Disher: You think you're pretty clever, don't you, Mr. Lottery expert? Well, I've got news for you. We've got your number.