3rd most-quoted character in The King's Speech (2010): in 7 of its 30 quotes
Most scenes with: Lionel Logue (4), King George VI (3)
Apparently she has certain skills - acquired at an establishment in Shanghai.
You know, I refused your first two marriage proposals not because I didn't love you, but because I couldn't bear the idea of a royal life. Couldn't bear the idea of a life of tours, duty, and... well, a life that really no longer to be my own. But then I thought, 'he stammers so beautifully, they'll leave us alone.'
My husband, well... he's required to speak publicly.
Perhaps he should change jobs.
He can't.
Indentured servitude?
Something of that nature, yes.
What's he saying?
I don't know but... he seems to be saying it rather well.
It's all right.
Bertie, over here.
Are you all right, Logue?
Yes.
Well, shouldn't we go through? What is it?
'[Myrtle Logue enters the living room, and looks into Lionel's study. Not seeing them, she turns round, and is confronted with the sight of Queen Elizabeth sitting at her table]
You're... You're..!
It's "Your Majesty" the first time. After that, it's "ma'am." As in "ham." Not "mum" as in "palm."
I haven't told her about us. Sit down, relax.
I'm told that your husband calls my husband "Bertie," and my husband calls your husband "Lionel." I trust you won't call me "Liz?"
Your majesty, you may call me "Mrs. Logue," ma'am.
Very nice to meet you, Mrs. Logue.
Yes we can. I have to choose the right moment.
Logue, you're being a coward.
You're damn right.
Hello, Myrtle, darling. You're early. I believe you two have met. But I don't think you know... King George VI.
It's very nice to meet you.
Will their Majesties be staying to dinner?
We would love to, such a treat, but alas... a previous engagement. What a pity.
In this... grave hour **** **** **** perhaps the most fateful in our history bugger shit shit [ to the tune of "Swanee River" ] I send to every household of my... you see "P" is always difficult, even when I'm singing.
Bounce onto it. "apeoples".
ape... apeoples, Household of my apeoples both at home and overseas,
Beautiful.
this message [ to the tune of "Camptown Races"] doo dah, Spoken with the same depth of feeling doo dah day for each one of you, as if i were able to shit **** Bugger cross your threshold and speak to you...
In your head now, I have a right to be bloody well heard.
bloody well heard, bloody well heard, bloody well heard, Bloody Well Heard, BLOODY WELL HEARD MYSELF!
Now waltz, move, get continuous motion.
For the second time in the lives of most of us we are at...
We are, take a pause.
: Lionel, I can't do this.
Bertie, you can do it. Have a look at the last paragraph.
Bertie, Its time.
Deep breath, and up comes Her Royal Highness... and slowly exhale, and down comes Her Royal Highness...
You all right, Bertie?
Yes.
It's actually quite good fun.
