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But may I say how brilliant it is
to see so many with an interest...
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in the preservation
of endangered species.
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Every year we have this unique way
of making money for the cause.
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We auction animals.
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We bid as high as possible...
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and the money goes to sponsor
these lovely beasts.
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Let's start with a bang.
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We've got a superstar
as a first animal.
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Ladies and gentlemen, the hippo.
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The animal itself is far too big
and angry to bring along.
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Look at this guy.
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Thousands and thousands of pounds
of aggressive, hostile cellulite.
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Weighs slightly less
than the average school bus.
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Look at that magnificent beastie.
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To put him in a better light, to
relieve you of some serious money...
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Thank you very much.
:37:47
We have a kissy-kissy picture.
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Isn't that nice?
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Ladies and gentlemen, I couldn't
even dream of starting the bid...
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below $ 10,000.
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- Now, I know it's a lot of money...
- Thirty.
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Thirty thousand dollars,
ladies and gentlemen!
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Call me a sentimental old fool.
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Do I hear 35?
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- Thirty-five.
- Thirty-five thousand dollars!
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- Forty.
- Forty thousand dollars!
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- Forty-five thousand.
- Forty-five thousand!
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- Fifty.
- Fifty thousand dollars!
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I can't believe it.
That's extraordinary.
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Fifty thousand once.
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Fifty thousand twice,
ladies and gentlemen.
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One million dollars.
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- Wow.
- Who is he?
:38:39
I'm sorry?
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One million dollars.
:38:45
Did you say
one million dollars, sir?
:38:49
Yeah.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
one million dollars!
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Goodness! Would anybody care to
top that, ladies and gentlemen?
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I didn't think so.
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In that case, sir, I believe
you're the proud owner of a hippo.