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Yes, well, it was my good fortune to have consorted with many men of influence from Europe and from America. And, um...

12 seconds sound clip from the The Remains of the Day movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:16:03 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- How do you do? Richard Carlisle.

- Rotten luck about your motor car, but... nice to have you with us.

- Everyone has been most kind.

- Gentleman was just telling us he knows all about foreign affairs.

- Ah, that's indeed?

- Yes. In an unofficial capacity.

- He knows Mr. Churchill.

- And Mr. Eden.

- Really?

- Yes, well, it was my good fortune to have consorted with many men of influence from Europe and from America. And, um...

- Ah, well... Mr. Taylor, I really feel I ought to retire now because I'm feeling rather tired.

- No wonder, sir. Running out of petrol. And on top of that having to listen to Mr. Harry Smith's political opinions. You just step this way, sir.

- I've a visit to make in Stanbury first thing in the morning. I'll be happy to give you a lift. Save you the walk. And we could pick up a can of petrol on the way.

- That would be most kind of you. I'd hate to inconvenience you.

- No, not at all. Would 7:30 suit you?

[...]

The Remains of the Day Sound Clip

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A selection of the most important quotes from The Remains of the Day (1993 film), featuring short sound bites.

Actors: Anthony Hopkins (Mr Stevens), Emma Thompson (Miss Kenton), Christopher Reeve (Congressman Jack Lewis), Hugh Grant (Reginald Cardinal), James Fox (Lord Darlington), Michael Lonsdale (Dupont d'Ivry)

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