In the past, all a king had to do was look respectable in uniform and not fall off his horse. Now we must invade people's homes and ingratiate ourselves with them. This family's been reduced to those lowest, basest of all creatures. We've become actors.
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Lionel Logue Do you know any jokes?
Prince Albert, Duke of York: ...Timing isn't my strong suit. Lionel Logue Take a nice deep breath, expand the chest, put your hands onto your ribs, deeper... how do you feel? Bertie Full of hot air. Lionel Logue Isn't that what public speaking's all about? Lionel Logue Deep breath, and up comes Her Royal Highness... and slowly exhale, and down comes Her Royal Highness... Elizabeth You all right, Bertie? Bertie Yes. Elizabeth It's actually quite good fun.
Prince Albert, Duke of York: ...Timing isn't my strong suit. Lionel Logue Take a nice deep breath, expand the chest, put your hands onto your ribs, deeper... how do you feel? Bertie Full of hot air. Lionel Logue Isn't that what public speaking's all about? Lionel Logue Deep breath, and up comes Her Royal Highness... and slowly exhale, and down comes Her Royal Highness... Elizabeth You all right, Bertie? Bertie Yes. Elizabeth It's actually quite good fun.
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