Quote from Dorothy in Love Under the Big Top
Dorothy: We really have to talk. Ken: What's the matter? Dorothy: I don't know whether this is harder to say or harder to hear. Ken, you're a lovable man, with a lot of lovable qualities, but I don't love you. Ken: It's this clown thing, isn't it? Dorothy: I thought that's what was bothering me. But, Ken, if I loved you, I'd follow you anywhere. I'm sorry. Ken: I see. Dorothy: I think we were both trying too hard to make this work. You on your terms, me on mine. But I know that I am not prepared to give up my life. And, Ken, could you give up the circus for me? Could you give up the laughter? The smiles on those children's faces? Ken: Do you know something, Dorothy? I don't think I could. Could I give up the fat lady for you? No. Could I give up the elephants for you? No. The chimps? The sword-swallower- Dorothy: Ken. I think I have a grip on this. Ken: I guess at our age, we do a lot of wishful thinking. Dorothy: We did come close, though. Ken: If the circus is ever in town, I'll leave the tent flap open for you. Dorothy: I'm gonna miss you.