“Beautiful, isn't it? It took me half a lifetime to invent it. I'm...” – Count Rugen, The Princess Bride ... Movie Quotes Database

[in reference to the Machine]

Beautiful, isn't it? It took me half a lifetime to invent it. I'm sure you've discovered my deep and abiding interest in pain. At present I'm writing the definitive work on the subject. So I want you to be totally honest with me on how The Machine makes you feel.

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