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Yeah, sometimes I wish I was back, but then I remember how I'd have to be takin' orders from somebody while out here I'm my own boss.

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

You can hear this line at 00:13:32 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- On Sunday afternoons, I was always sleeping' one off.

- Sleeping one ...? Oh.

- What brought you to Africa?

- Ah, the Zambesi Bridge, Miss. A whole boatload of us Canucks came over to work on it.

- Don't know yet what they wanted a bridge for, but then, why did the chicken cross the road?

- I beg your pardon?

- Uh, nothing, Miss.

- Yeah, sometimes I wish I was back, but then I remember how I'd have to be takin' orders from somebody while out here I'm my own boss.

- Well, drink your tea, Miss. I'll go fix ya some grub.

- Now, what do you think you're doing', Miss?

- Well, if I may draw some hot water from the boiler, I'll wash these dishes.

- Ah, mostly I just hold them over the side and let the current do the washing.

- If you will forgive me, that's about what I imagined.

[...]

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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