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The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence Monologue

‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence’ (Merrick): “I was like you. I was you”

“I can be the change I want to see. That one from a bumper sticker on her Volkswagen Jetta.”

‘Kill the Messenger’ (Webb)

“You know, my first story was about a dog that shoulda died but wouldn’t. I was twenty-two.”

‘Kill the Messenger’ (Weil)

“I was you once, Gary. I started down this road, though nowhere near as far as you are. They tried to kill me”

‘Kill the Messenger’ (Meneses)

“A five iron. It is perfectly designed to pull off any shot, if you use it properly. A tool that can carve its way through any shot necessary.”

‘Marion Bridge’ (Agnes)

“In the dream I’m drowning. But I don’t know it at first. At first I hear water and I imagine it’s going to be a lovely dream.”

‘Wet Hot American Summer’ (Gene)

I wanna thank all of you for a terrific summer.

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune monologues

‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune’ (Johnny tells a story)

Johnny tells Frankie about the time he almost lost his virginity

‘Doubt’ (Mrs. Muller)

Mrs. Mueller tells Sister Aloysius that her son needs a man in his life.

Monologues from the August Wilson classic, Fences

‘Fences’ (Rose): “I been standing with you!”

A dramatic monologue for women from the classic play, Fences, by August Wilson.

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ (Blanche)

Blanche finally stands up for herself

‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune’ (Johnny Talks Kids)

Johnny dreams of the kids he and Frankie could have

‘Dentity Crisis’ (Edith)

Edith, absent minded and caring, comes back to greet Jane.

‘Beyond Therapy’ (Stuart)

Dr. Stuart Framingham, a therapist who slept with Prudence

‘The Early Girl’ (Lana)

Set in a small town brothel, Lily has just arrived determined to earn enough to pay her debts as Lana tells her the ways of her new world

‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ (Marquise de Merteuil)

“Well, I had no choice, did I, I’m a woman”

‘It’s Only a Play’ (Virginia): “And people wonder why I bottomed out?”

Virginia: They ain’t doing anything. They tried that number on me out in Hollywood. “You’re only as good as your last picture.” My agent told me. “Bulls—,” I told him. “Nothing’s as bad as my last three pictures but especially me. Just get me a job.” “Ginny, I can’t get