- Now, tell me why you want me to lay off Clouseau.
- 'Cause I prefer things the way they are. Clouseau created a lot of problems.

8 seconds sound clip from the Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:10:58.237 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- What if I don't?

- You know, Marie, when I was your age, I used to sometimes wonder what it would be like if I suddenly found a whole lot of money.

- Have you ever imagined something like that?

- Oh, yes.

- You know, I even imagined that some day someone might try to bribe me with a small fortune.

- Now, what did you do?

- I was tempted.

- That's a good start.

- But I said no.

- Not very bright.

- I'm a reporter. For better or for worse, an honest one.

- Now, tell me why you want me to lay off Clouseau.

- 'Cause I prefer things the way they are. Clouseau created a lot of problems.

- A smart lady like you could find out he's still alive.

- Or dead. I might even find out that someone killed him.

- You've got a beautiful face. Why do you want to stick it in where it doesn't belong?

- Because it's my job.

- What good's your job if you've gotta do your TV show from a hospital bed?

- I knew you were going to threaten me, but I didn't know how I was going to react. And you know something? I've surprised myself. Instead of scaring the wits out of me, you have made me angry. In fact, I can't remember when I've been so angry.

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