Quotes
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Queen Mary : Perhaps you should take a leaf out of your late brother's book. He was frugal, you know.
David, Duke of Windsor : He was born frugal. In every department.
Queen Mary : And that frugality earned him great favour. And he passed it on to the women in his family.
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Queen Mary : [shortly before Edward addresses the British people via radio] I've come to make a final representation. And to beseech you not to do this.
David, Duke of Windsor : I wish to address my people. It's my right.
Queen Mary : You have forfeited that right.
David, Duke of Windsor : There are things I wish to say.
Queen Mary : In which capacity? You're no longer their king.
David, Duke of Windsor : As a private individual.
Queen Mary : Oh, no one wants to hear from a private individual.
David, Duke of Windsor : Well, I beg to differ. The newspapers are for me.
Queen Mary : The best thing for everyone would be if you said your goodbyes quietly, privately, and disappeared into the night.
David, Duke of Windsor : Preferably never to return.
Queen Mary : I didn't say that.
David, Duke of Windsor : But you thought it. Admit it.