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- Well, how do you know? You've never tried.
- Well, I never tried shootin' myself in the head neither.

6 seconds sound clip from the The African Queen (1952) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:09:18 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Sure. Sure, Miss. Absolutely.

- Only there ain't nothin' to torpedo.

- Oh, but there is.

- Is what?

- The Louisa.

- Oh, now, don't talk silly, Miss. You can't do that. Honest, you can't.

- I told you before, we can't get down the river.

- Spengler did.

- In a canoe.

- If a German did it, we can do it.

- Not in a launch we can't.

- Well, how do you know? You've never tried.

- Well, I never tried shootin' myself in the head neither.

- In other words., you're refusing to help your country in her hour of need.

- Uhh... I wouldn't put it that way.

- Just how would you put it?

- Huh... All right, Miss. Have it your own way. But don't blame me for what happens.

- Very well, then. Let's get started.

- Well, you mean, now?

- Now.

- But there ain't two hours o' daylight left, Miss.

[...]

The African Queen (1952) Sound Clip

The African Queen (1952)Quotes with sound clips from The African Queen - Lux Radio Theatre play originally broadcast on 15 December 1952.

Actors: Greer Garson (Rose), Humphrey Bogart (Charlie Allnut)

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