- Lt. Columbo: [reading off a card] You have the right to remain silent, you know if you give that up, anything you say can be used against you. You have the right to retain an attorney... you have the right to... what the hell is that?
- Lt. Columbo: You know, in all the years I've had this car, this is the first time I've ever had the top down!
- Hugh Creighton: Sweetheart. Be careful here, honey. If you fall off this building, someone might think it wasn't an accident. I can see the headlines right now. Famous lawyer kills mistress. That's ... that's not real good for business. Be careful.
- Trish Fairbanks: As your wife, I can't be forced to testify against you. The best insurance you could have.
- Lt. Columbo: I think she was my nephew's favorite singer. He used to play that song over and over again. I think she's the one. What am I bothering with this for now? Something's wrong with me.