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A poem. Yes, I must write it now. Now, the thing is... this is not the place.

11 seconds sound clip from the The Loved One (1965) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:03:32 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- The happier hunting grounds.

- They try to be like us, and they just make a mockery of death.

- Oh! ooh!

- What's the matter? Are you sick?

- No, no, no. It's not that. It's... I can't explain. It's like some kind of tiny brain hemorrhage. It comes over me like this sometimes.

- A poem. Yes, I must write it now. Now, the thing is... this is not the place.

- I know what's nearby. If I could only think. The falls, the falls of Xanadu.

- Here. Right down here. Come on. This is a nice place. Isn't this a likely spot?

- Well, yes, it's lovely.

- Aimee, I want you to help me write the poem.

- Help you? But how?

- I want you to be a part of it.

- Now, here, look. Let me explain. Here. Sit, sit.

[...]

The Loved One (1965) Sound Clip

The Loved One (1965) poster

Hear memorable quotes from "The Loved One" in this collection of sound bites from the black comedy film based on Evelyn Waugh's novel.

Actors: Robert Morse (Dennis Barlow), Anjanette Comer (Aimée Thanatogenos), Jonathan Winters (Harry and Wilbur Glenworthy), Rod Steiger (Mr. Joyboy), John Gielgud (Sir Francis Hinsley), Lionel Stander (The Guru Brahmin)

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