A scene from Thank You for Smoking 2005
Nick Naylor

I speak on behalf of cigarettes.

Child

My mommy says that cigarettes kill.

Nick Naylor

Now, is your mommy a doctor?

Child

No.

Nick Naylor

A scientific researcher of some kind?

Child

No.

Nick Naylor

Now, she doesn't exactly sound like a credible expert now, does she?
Little girl sinks back into her chair

Nick Naylor

Look at it this way. How many you want to be lawyers? Lawyers earn money to talk.
One little boy raises his hand

Nick Naylor

OK, let me try this again. How many of you want to be movie stars?

Multiple children

Yes!

Nick Naylor

Movie stars get paid to talk! That is what I do, I talk.

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