I spent three years in London, you know. I studied at the London Polytechnic.

6 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:52:59.771 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- Most likely going to give him another pasting.

- Good evening, colonel.

- Do you mind sitting over here? I am having rather a late supper.

- English corned beef.

- No, thank you.

- Produce of Scotland. I prefer it to sake.

- I spent three years in London, you know. I studied at the London Polytechnic.

- Cheers.

- Sorry.

- Later, perhaps?

- Perhaps.

- I was not a good artist. My father disapproved. He felt I belonged in the army. So I changed from art to engineering.

- I must tell you, Colonel, I intend to make a full report of your activities in this camp.

- I do not think you quite realise my position. I must carry out my orders.

- Oh, quite, quite.

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