And that, of course, reminds me of the story of the Irishman. It's so funny. I wish I could think of it.
10 seconds sound clip from the The Cocoanuts (1929) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:22:25.940 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- How about you and I giving this joint the air and indulging in some snappy necking?
- What?
- Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Hammer will now act as master of ceremonies. Mr. Hammer.
- Oft in the stilly night, the trembling of a leaf can be heard sighing through the trees.
- And the babbling brook, as it wends its way onward, babbling and...
- Well, I got rid of one. And one like that is worth three ordinary ones.
- Where was I? Oh, yes, on this chair. That's right.
[...]