We did manage to stay in business for 47 years before your arrival.
7 seconds sound clip from the Trading places (1983) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:13:51 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Didn't you say you had some work to do, Valentine?
- Yes sir. I was wondering about this 10000 dollar check to Mr. Clarence Beeks.
- I'll take care of it, Valentine.
- I don't seem to recall a Clarence Beeks working for the firm, Mr. Duke.
- It was before you joined us, Valentine.
- We did manage to stay in business for 47 years before your arrival.
- Have a drink, William. Merry Christmas.
- What?
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