You're going at it all wrong, son. You're just a beginner. You gotta start small and work up. You can't start at the top.

— Foghorn Leghorn (Mel Blanc)

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7 seconds sound clip from the Foghorn Leghorn - Henhouse Henery (1949) Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies theatrical short.

You can hear this line at 00:02:06.980 in the DVD version of the film.

Quote context

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- What's the big, I say, what's the big idea? Don't stand there gawking, son. Speak up!

- Why hit me on the noggin? Speak up!

- Now, I say, cut that out! What's it all about, boy? Elucidate!

- I'm a chicken hawk and you're my victim. Are you gonna come quiet or do I have to mess you up?

- Chicken hawk? Ha, ha, ha, ha.

- You're going at it all wrong, son. You're just a beginner. You gotta start small and work up. You can't start at the top.

- Pay attention, son. Now, get one nearer your size. A little one first. Now, run along, boy.

- Nice kid, but he's getting too big for his britches.

- Now, wait a minute, son. You paid no attention. You're starting too big. You gotta walk before you can run.

- Start small and look at me when I'm talking to you, son. I say, start small and work up. Now, try again, boy.

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