Well, I wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor. And I'm happy to state I finally won out over it.

— Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart)

35 years oldelwood p. dowdinner strengthjames stewartreality

7 seconds sound clip from the Harvey (1950) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:05:00.146 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Oh, Mr. Dowd, I'm afraid we can't do that.

- The situation has changed since this afternoon, but I urge you to have no resentment.

- Dr. Chumley is your friend and he only wants to help you.

- Isn't that nice. I'd be very glad to help him.

- You know, we all must face reality, Dowd, sooner or later.

- Uh-huh.

- Well, I wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor. And I'm happy to state I finally won out over it.

- Mr. Dowd, where is Dr. Chumley?

- Not knowing, I cannot say. Wish I could.

- Miss Kelly, I don't like to see you standing.

- Sit down, Kelly. Would you...

- There we are. Now, let's all have a drink.

- Dr. Chumley did come in here to get you earlier this evening.

- Yes. Yes, he did. And I was delighted to see him.

[...]

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