Uh-huh. I plan to leave, you want me to stay. An element of conflict in any discussion is a very good thing. Shows everybody's taking part and nobody is left out. I like that.

— Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart)

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You can hear this line at 01:30:43.939 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Oh, Lyman, did you hear that?

- Now, if you'll excuse me, I... I have some work to do.

- Well, I think this calls for a celebration. Why don't we all go down to Charlie's Place and have a drink?

- You're not going anywhere, Elwood. You're staying right here.

- Yes, Uncle Elwood.

- Stay here, son.

- Uh-huh. I plan to leave, you want me to stay. An element of conflict in any discussion is a very good thing. Shows everybody's taking part and nobody is left out. I like that.

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- Ovid's always been my favorite poet.

- My dear, you'll never look lovelier.

[...]

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