(looking at her speech) 'Government department – The gov–' Oh, fuck, fuck, fuck! How can I learn this when you're still writing it? I feel sick!
No, it's exciting, it's good, it's really good. In fact, I would say: the fact that you're hearing it for the first time when you say it will possibly give it a freshness and a zing, you know –
You think?
Yes, you know, this is politics as it is, isn't it? It's The West Wing!
You're not Josh, Ollie, just write the fucking speech.
It doesn't mat–
Come on Nicola, pull yourself together.
(to himself) I fucking am Josh.
Nicola Murray can do this, come on!
Wow, did you just refer to yourself in the second and third person? 'Cause they're both –
Write the fucking speech!
Right, OK, yes, I'm just slightly distracted by all the Nicola Murrays in the room!
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