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- How many contests have you lost?
- Never mind. But every time I've lost one, I've doubled my chances on the next. It's what you call the law of averages.

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

You can hear this line at 00:05:53 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- A lot of good it did me.

- I wish they'd get that contest over one way or another.

- You start thinkin' about that 25000 dollars, or even the second prize of 10000 dollars...

- Or even anything.

- You said it.

- And then when you practically got it right in your mitts, they leave you there with your tongue hanging out.

- Did you really think you were going to win it Jimmy?

- I haven't lost it yet, have I?

- How many contests have you lost?

- Never mind. But every time I've lost one, I've doubled my chances on the next. It's what you call the law of averages.

- Like when I lost on 'how many peanuts are there in this window?' Well, that doubled my chances on the 'you fill in the missing words' contest.

- But you lost that one too!

- So I was eight to one when I went into the limerick contest!

- But you didn't win it, Jimmy!

- Well that's what makes it such a cinch this time!

- Can't you just see it over there on Broadway? A great big electric sign...

[...]

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And while I'm on the subject, I just want to tell you that of all the groups of fat heads, that I've ever had the misfortune to gaze upon, you take the log pail.
Contests! What good are contests anyway? Why they make you a million enemies. And all they prove is you've got too much money in the first place.
You know, ever since D Day, I've tried to double the amount of fat I've been saving.
I just give my money away because I can't sleep at night! I have a guilty conscience.
Is it good luck or bad luck when a black cat crosses your path? -Miss, I always say that depends on what happens afterwards.
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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