“Who is this George Washington?” – Puyi, age 15, The Last Emperor ... Movie Quotes Database

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Puyi, age 15

Who is this George Washington?

Reginald Johnston

A famous American, Your Majesty. A revolutionary general, the first American president.

Puyi, age 15

Ah, like Mr. Lenin in Russia?
Reginald Johnston: Not quite.

Puyi, age 15

Does he have a car?

Reginald Johnston

He lived a long time ago, Your Majesty.

Puyi, age 15

I want a car.

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