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Inheritance and Shared Interests in Invention
Wendolene
Ramsbottom, Wendolene Ramsbottom.
Wallace
Oh, charming. I'm Wallace...the windows. Is this place yours?
Wendolene
Mm-hmm. My father left it to me, along with his debts, and a few other things. He was an inventor.
Wallace
Never! Well, I do a bit of that meself.
Wendolene
Oh!
Wallace
I see they still haven't caught those sheep rustlers yet. Still, you've got plenty of wool, eh?
Wendolene
Your dog's waiting.
[stands up]
Wallace
Aye. I'd better see to him. The bounce has gone from his bungee.
[gives her the rest of the yarn balls]
Wendolene
Oh, they're spanking. You've done a grand job.
Wallace
Windows are our specialty.
[accidentally slams onto the window door]
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Celebrating Academy Award Success
Taglines
Academy Award Winner!
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Wallace's Cheese Trouble with Gromit
Wallace
What's wrong with Wensleydale? Talking of which, all the more for us. And not a sheep to worry us. Get off me cheese! Get off! Get off! Gromit? Gromit! Go for im! Gromit! Oh! Ahhh! Get off with ya! Oh! Shoosh off!
[Gromit shrugs; lifts the cover of the cheese tray to discover Shaun eating the cheese]
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Wallace and Gromit's New Creation
Wallace
Oh, do something, Gromit! Oh, it's too late now! Turn it off, Gromit! Oh, oh, oh! Oh! Oh! Oh, dear! Brilliant, Gromit! Oh, smashing, this. A bit tight here and there. Ah! Looks okay to me. We'll call him Shaun, eh? Come on, Shaun.
[worried; then Shaun is put inside the knitting machine; clippers buzzing; the machine collects Shaun's wool to create yarn and creates the sweater, and the other machine puts the small sweater on his head; then Shaun comes out of the machine, alive and shaved; takes off the sweater]
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A Close Shave - Dialogue 4
Wallace
Need wool, don't you, lad?
Wendolene
Thank you for coming so quickly.
Wallace
Oh, dear!
[picks a ball of yarn, but the rest fall off]
Wendolene
Oh, allow me, please.
Wallace
Oh, I'm sorry. Oh! I'll soon have these cleared up. There's no trouble. How embarrassing.
Wendolene
This is Preston, my dog.
Wallace
All right, pooch. Won't take a minute.
[they began to pick up balls of yarn]
Both
Oh.
[accidentally touched their hands together]
Wallace
Well, I-I..
[blushing]
Wendolene
What was it you wanted?
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The Nature of Temporary Inventions
Wendolene
Tell me about windows.
Wallace
It's only temporary, you understand.
Wendolene
Oh, really?
Wallace
Oh, yes, I'm inventing mostly. Only...
Wendolene
Oh, what sort of inventions?
Wallace
Well, sort of...
Wendolene
Daddy would loved to have met you. Poor daddy.
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Seeking reassurance in a moment of crisis
Wendolene
Wallace, help me!
Wallace
Don't worry, Wendolene! Everything's under control!
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Misunderstanding a Cyberdog's Malfunction
Wendolene
He's malfunctioning.
Wallace
Mal-what?
Wendolene
Malfunctioning. Preston is a cyberdog.
Wallace
Cyber-what?
Wendolene
A robot! Daddy created him for good, but...he's turned out evil.
[Preston's robotic arm emerges from the machine]
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Conflict Over Protection and Trust
Wendolene
Stop it. Stop it, Preston! Oh, I want no more of this rustling! It wasn't so bad when it was just the wool, but this is evil! Daddy didn't create you for this! You're supposed to protect me! Let me out! You're not going to turn me into dog meat!
[whack's Preston's head with the crook; but Preston grabs the crook; Preston snaps the crook in half; Preston pushes her inside the back of the truck; Preston throws Shaun in as well, and locks them up]
Wallace
Dog meat?!
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Wallace Announces Porridge for Tuesday
Wallace
Porridge today, Gromit! Tuesday!
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Wallace Considers Making His Own Porridge
Wallace
Mice, do you think? I think I'll make my own porridge. Well, I'll be. Have you been peckish during the night? Only someone's been at me cheese.
[Gromit is suspecting something; Gromit begins to look around; picks up the box of porridge, but finds the bottom is bitten, causing the porridge mix fall out; sees the cheese eaten]
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A Close Shave - Dialogue 11
Wallace
Of all the women I've met...Not that there have been many, you understand...
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Consequences of Being a Fugitive
Wallace
I suppose you'll have to skip the country now. A fugitive, eh? You'll be hunted down, like...well, a dog.
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Trust in a Quick Shampoo Test
Wallace
There. Nothing to fret over. Just a quick shampoo. We've tested this on Gromit. Haven't we, lad?
[putting Shaun in his Knit-o-Matic]
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Celebrating Teamwork in A Close Shave
Wallace
Oh, brilliant teamwork, lads!
[as they pull Gromit to safety]
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Tension Between Wendolene and Wallace
Wendolene
I'm sorry about this.
Wallace
For what?
Wendolene
Nothing. Just stay away from me, from my shop, and my silly, silly windows.
Wallace
I...well, I...
Wendolene
Forget me. I'm no good for you. I'm so sorry about Gromit.
[tearfully, voice breaking; walks away; sobs as she continues to walk]
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Lesson Learned Through Teamwork
Wallace
Well done, Gromit! That'll teach him!
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Disappointment in a Moment of Truth
Wallace
Caught bang to rights, you were. You've really let us down this time, lad.
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Oscar-Winning Creator's New Work Announcement
Taglines
From the Oscar-winning creator of ] and ].
[[A Grand Day Out; [The Wrong Trousers]
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Unexpected Visitors and a Hungry Guest
Wallace
Let's get that kettle on. Good grief! What's all this?! Burglars? Thieves? Oh, what a mess! I've never seen anything like it. Heavens above, Gromit! Look at this! The little chap must be really hungry. Oh, come over here, lad. No need to be sheepish. We'll have to get you cleaned up.
[sees the whole house a mess; Gromit goes to the kitchen, but finds the sheep Shaun knawing on the bone, covered up in splattered food; sees Shaun; laughs]
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Unexpected Encounter and Future Plans
Wallace
Of all the ladies I've met...Whoa! Ow! Ow! Same time next week?
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Unexpected Window Cleaning Request
Wallace
Well, I don't know, there's something very fishy going on. Huh? Do you think we should get the pest control people in? Hello, Wallace & Gromit's Wash'n'Go Window Cleaning Service. May we be of assistance?
[Gromit sniffs; sees the bitten hole of the newspaper; telephone ringing; picks up the reciever]
Wendolene
Hello. Yes, my windows could do with a jolly good clean. The wool shop in the high street. Soon as you can.
[on the phone]
Wallace
On our way, madam!
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Gratitude and Cheese Invitation
Wendolene
I couldn't pass by without saying thank you. He's just like he used to be.
[pushes the buttons on the remote control, and the fixed-up and reformed Preston rolls by]
Wallace
Oh, don't mention it. Thanks, pooch. Give me a shout if he goes wrong again.
[Preston gives him a newspaper]
Wendolene
You're very kind.
Wallace
Well, won't you come in? We were just about to have some cheese.
Wendolene
Oh, no! Not cheese. Sorry. It brings me out in a rash. Can't stand the stuff.
Wallace
Not even Wensleydale?
[smile fades to a stunned look, then gulps]
Wendolene
Got to be on our way. Come on, Preston. Good-bye...Chuck.
[a sad Wallace goes back inside; pets Preston; walks off with Preston]
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Wallace's Reaction to a Clever Invention
Wallace
Huh? Ah! It's a sheep-mincing thing! Now, that's clever. Huh?
[Gromit whistles]
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Preparing for an Upcoming Challenge
Wallace
Back in a thick, Gromit, won't be long.
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Dispute Over Ownership of Invention
Wallace
Where'd you get that from? That's MY machine! I've got patent pending on that!
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Maximum Speed Achieved in A Close Shave
Wallace
Ooh! We're at maximum speed! She won't go any faster!
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Confusion Over Recycling Expectations
Wallace
By heck! I thought we were all for the can then.
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From the Creators of A Close Shave
Taglines
From the makers of ].
[[Chicken Run]
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Wallace Explains His Perspective in Conversation
Wallace
...So you see, what I'm trying to say, in a manner of speaking, is...
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