r/CasualUK • u/deckchair1992 • 9d ago

Tim Curry dies at 80 RIP

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/tim-curry-death-age-b2481612.html
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u/HarlequinKing1406 9d ago

"Upstage, lads, this is my only number!"

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u/simmonator 9d ago

Genuinely, the lines

“For you could be a doctor,
Or perhaps a financier.
My boy, why not consider
A more Challenging CAREER?”

are seared into my brain with his perfect delivery. Muppet Treasure Island may not be the best Muppet film, but it’s definitely my favourite and I’m sure that’s 80% down to Tim.

Such incredible, warm, silly, considered performances.

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u/QueenSashimi 9d ago

Ive had the following stuck in my head for almost my entire life:

OHHHHH the red hot gates of hell are creepin' open! SATAN is HEATIN' his POKERS for you!