Oh, Doctor, I... You know, years ago, my mother used to say to me, she'd say, In this world, Elwood, you must be... She always called me Elwood.

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You can hear this line at 01:27:03.051 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- They underestimate you, as I did.

- This sister of yours is at the bottom of a conspiracy against you. She's trying to persuade me to lock you up. Today she had commitment papers drawn up.

- She has your power of attorney and the key to your safety box. And she brought you here!

- My sister did all that in one afternoon? That Veta certainly is a whirlwind, isn't she?

- Good heavens, man! Haven't you any righteous indignation?

- Oh, Doctor, I... You know, years ago, my mother used to say to me, she'd say, In this world, Elwood, you must be... She always called me Elwood.

- In this world, Elwood, you must be oh, so smart or oh, so pleasant. For years, I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me.

(CAR APPROACHING)

- This is it. Here we are.

- Okay, thank you. Come on, Myrtle.

- You wait right here, Veta, girl.

- I will not wait here. I'm going in with you.

[...]

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