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Well, it's not that I need him. He needs me. It makes him feel better to help me out.

7 seconds sound clip from the The Fortune Cookie (1966) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:23:40 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Where would you like your coffee?

- Coffee. We'll have it in the library. Or would you prefer the east wing terrace?

- It's too cold for the terrace.

- The library it is.

- Bring a third cup and join us.

- No, thanks. I don't want to butt into a family reunion.

- I don't think he approves of me.

- Nonsense. You should have heard the way he was talking about you in the kitchen.

- Harry, now that I'm here, do you really think you need him anymore?

- Well, it's not that I need him. He needs me. It makes him feel better to help me out.

- Thought that was going to be my job. You never considered me much of a wife... Don't deny it.

- I guess I was kind of silly and useless, but I want a second chance now. Maybe I've grown up a little.

- Wait a minute. You better pour the coffee. One lump, remember?

- Never mind the dishes, Boom Boom. Leave 'em.

- Okay. They're all rinsed.

- I'll finish up in the morning when I come to fix your breakfast.

[...]

The Fortune Cookie (1966) Sound Clip

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Actors: Jack Lemmon (Harry Hinkle), Walter Matthau (Whiplash Willie Gingrich), Ron Rich (Boom Boom Jackson), Judi West (Sandy Hinkle)

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