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* Churchill writes down the names of the people he speaks with on the Underground, and repeats them during his speech to Parliament. The other [=MPs=] trade confused looks, wondering why they've never heard of these Very Important People who have been advising the Prime Minister.

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* Churchill writes down the names of the people he speaks with on the Underground, and repeats them during his speech to Parliament. the Outer Cabinet. The other assembled [=MPs=] trade confused looks, wondering why they've never heard of these Very Important People who have been advising the Prime Minister.
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* Reportedly a real Churchill quote: "Tell the privy seal that I'm sealed in the privy, and I can only deal with one shit at a time."
* Churchill verbally sparring with Halifax and saying "Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you?!"

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* Reportedly [[TruthInTelevision a real Churchill quote: "Tell quote]]: ''"Tell the privy seal Privy Seal that I'm sealed in the privy, and I can only deal with one shit at a time."
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* Churchill verbally sparring with Halifax and saying "Will saying, ''"Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you?!"you?!"''
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* Churchill writes down the names of the people he speaks with on the Underground, and repeats them during his speech to Parliament. The other MPs trade confused looks, wondering why they've never heard of these Very Important People who have been advising the Prime Minister.

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* Churchill writes down the names of the people he speaks with on the Underground, and repeats them during his speech to Parliament. The other MPs [=MPs=] trade confused looks, wondering why they've never heard of these Very Important People who have been advising the Prime Minister.
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* The little girl shouting "Never!" when she's being asked by Churchill if she'll give into the enemy.

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* The little girl shouting "Never!" when she's being asked by Churchill if she'll give into the enemy.enemy.
* Churchill writes down the names of the people he speaks with on the Underground, and repeats them during his speech to Parliament. The other MPs trade confused looks, wondering why they've never heard of these Very Important People who have been advising the Prime Minister.
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* Churchill defines Attlee as "a sheep in sheep's clothing."

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* Churchill defines Attlee as "a sheep in sheep's clothing.""[[note]]In context the quote makes little sense, because the hot-tempered Attlee depicted in the film has nothing sheep-like about him. It makes more sense in terms of the real Attlee, who was basically the opposite of his fictional portrayal in terms of his mannerisms, but in later life Churchill disliked people making jokes about Attlee (who became his very efficient deputy PM later in the war) and made it clear that he disapproved of them.[[/note]]
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* Churchill stepping out of the bath and surprising his secretary. [[NakedPeopleAreFunny "I am in a state of nature!"]]

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* Churchill stepping out of the bath and surprising his secretary. [[NakedPeopleAreFunny "I am "I'm coming out in a state of nature!"]]

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* The film is about Winston Churchill, one of the wittiest and hammiest men who ever lived.
** When Churchill is summoned to meet with the King, he decides to go as himself but has to decide "which self." The camera then pans to show an enormous collection of hats above the mantle, including top hats, bowler hats, officer caps, helmets, and more.
** Churchill and King George awkwardly agreeing on when will be best to hold their weekly meetings.
** Reportedly a real Churchill quote: "Tell the privy seal that I'm sealed in the privy, and I can only deal with one shit at a time."
** Churchill verbally sparring with Halifax and saying "Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you?!"
** Mixed with heartwarming, the scene where Churchill decides [[spoiler:to use the Underground and asks a young girl how to get to Westminster]].
** Churchill stepping out of the bath and surprising his secretary. [[NakedPeopleAreFunny "I am in a state of nature!"]]
** Churchill defines Attlee as "a sheep in sheep's clothing."
** When Churchill calls FDR and tries to find a way to get some military hardware, he brings up the P-40 fighters "that we paid for...with the money we borrowed from you."

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* The film is about Winston Churchill, one of the wittiest and hammiest men who ever lived.
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When Churchill is summoned to meet with the King, he decides to go as himself but has to decide "which self." The camera then pans to show an enormous collection of hats above the mantle, including top hats, bowler hats, officer caps, helmets, and more.
** * Churchill and King George awkwardly agreeing on when will be best to hold their weekly meetings.
** * Reportedly a real Churchill quote: "Tell the privy seal that I'm sealed in the privy, and I can only deal with one shit at a time."
** * Churchill verbally sparring with Halifax and saying "Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you?!"
** * Mixed with heartwarming, the scene where Churchill decides [[spoiler:to use the Underground and asks a young girl how to get to Westminster]].
** * Churchill stepping out of the bath and surprising his secretary. [[NakedPeopleAreFunny "I am in a state of nature!"]]
** * Churchill defines Attlee as "a sheep in sheep's clothing."
** * When Churchill calls FDR and tries to find a way to get some military hardware, he brings up the P-40 fighters "that we paid for...with the money we borrowed from you."
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** Churchill stepping out of the bath and surprising his secretary. [[NakedPeopleAreFunny "I am in a state of nature!"]]
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** When Churchill calls FDR and tries to find a way to get some military hardware, he brings up the P-40 fighters "that we paid for...with the money we borrowed from you."

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** When Churchill calls FDR and tries to find a way to get some military hardware, he brings up the P-40 fighters "that we paid for...with the money we borrowed from you.""
* The little girl shouting "Never!" when she's being asked by Churchill if she'll give into the enemy.
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* The film is about Winston Churchill, one of the wittiest and hammiest men who ever lived.
** When Churchill is summoned to meet with the King, he decides to go as himself but has to decide "which self." The camera then pans to show an enormous collection of hats above the mantle, including top hats, bowler hats, officer caps, helmets, and more.
** Churchill and King George awkwardly agreeing on when will be best to hold their weekly meetings.
** Reportedly a real Churchill quote: "Tell the privy seal that I'm sealed in the privy, and I can only deal with one shit at a time."
** Churchill verbally sparring with Halifax and saying "Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you?!"
** Mixed with heartwarming, the scene where Churchill decides [[spoiler:to use the Underground and asks a young girl how to get to Westminster]].
** Churchill defines Attlee as "a sheep in sheep's clothing."
** When Churchill calls FDR and tries to find a way to get some military hardware, he brings up the P-40 fighters "that we paid for...with the money we borrowed from you."

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