[after Shae testifies against him] Father... I wish to confess. I wish to confess.
You wish to confess?
[to the audience of the trial] I saved you. I saved this city, and all your worthless lives! I should have let Stannis kill you all!
Tyrion! Do you wish to confess?
Yes... Father. I'm guilty. Guilty! Is that what you want to hear?
You admit you've poisoned the King?
No. Of that, I'm innocent. I'm guilty of a far more monstrous crime. I'm guilty of being a dwarf!
[exasperated] You are not on trial for being a dwarf.
Oh, yes I am! I've been on trial for that my entire life!
Have you nothing to say on your defense?
Nothing but this: I did not do it. [addressing Cersei] I did NOT kill Joffrey, BUT I WISH THAT I HAD! Watching your vicious bastard die gave me more relief than a thousand lying whores! [Tyrion glares at Cersei and Shae, then turns to the crowd] I wish I was the monster you think I am! I wish I had enough poison for the whole pack of you! I would gladly give my life to WATCH YOU ALL SWALLOW IT!
[The entire crowd roars with outrage]
Ser Meryn! Ser Meryn, escort the prisoner back to his cell!
I will NOT give my life for Joffrey's murder, and I know I'll get no justice here, so I will let the gods decide my fate! I demand a trial by combat.
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