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  • When a Russian ballet dancer (Ryan Phillippe) defects in his student-driver vehicle, the C.I.A., to avoid embarrassment, puts Quimp on the payroll.

    Are De Niro's 15 Minutes Up? ��� Samuel Jackson, Homeless and Hairy 2001

  • Within a mere 81 minutes that seem more like 81 days, the imbecilic Quimp catches a spy (Denis Leary) who confesses just to stop him from diagramming his sentences, and fights the Communists with the aid of a mad guerrilla (John Turturro) while Ms. Weaver writes the whole thing down for a trashy first-person best seller.

    Are De Niro's 15 Minutes Up? ��� Samuel Jackson, Homeless and Hairy 2001

  • Quimp, shaking his head, as if to make sure that it safely rested on his shoulders.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • "How deep is the water inside of these keys, Quimp?" asked Christy, pointing to the long, narrow islands which lined the south-easterly side of the bay.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • "Wot you want to know, massa?" demanded Quimp, as though he was weakening in his resolution.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • "Quimp is as smart as a Yankee," said Captain Stopfoot, laughing in spite of his misfortune.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • "Quimp, sar; and dat's de short for Quimple," replied the colored person of this name.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • "Yes, sar; ten feet in some places," replied Quimp, suddenly becoming more communicative.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • A second look at the negro assured Christy that it was Quimp, and he was more mortified than before at the trick which had been played upon him.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • Christy explained the manner in which he had encountered Quimp, saying that he had paid him five dollars for the loss of his boat, and ten for the information that a steamer was loaded with cotton and ready to sail behind the long key.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

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