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- And, in my opinion, that's ample reason for this demonstration.
- Well, I should say it is.

7 seconds sound clip from the Christmas in July (1944) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:15:48 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- I really see no point in firing this lad...

- If anyone ought to be fired around here, it's me.

- Never mind the noble gestures, I'll decide what's what around here.

- Wait a minute, you don't understand what's happened.

- These children are a part of your family, your business family, and anything that happens to them happens to you.

- This young man you've fired has just won the 25000 dollar Maxford House slogan contest.

- And, in my opinion, that's ample reason for this demonstration.

- Well, I should say it is.

- Congratulations young man.

- Thanks.

- Now, I suppose I'll have to hire you back at a fat increase.

- Well, I've always liked it here, but a little raise would come in handy.

- And you really won the contest, eh?

- Here's the telegram.

- And what was your slogan?

- 'If you don't sleep at night, it isn't the coffee, it's the bunk.'

- Well, it's a play on words.

[...]

Christmas in July (1944) Sound Clip

The African Queen (1952)Funny quotes with sound clips from Christmas in July - Lux Radio Theatre play originally broadcast on June 25, 1944.

Actors: Dick Powell (Jimmy), Linda Darnell (Betty), Raymond Walburn (Maxford), Lionel Barrymore (Narrator)

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