It's the first time Ive had that honor. In my poor little practice there are no chances of meeting you great men. I know nobody but the St Anne's men of my own day. (To Ridgeon) And so youre Sir Colenso. How does it feel? (RIDGEON: Foolish at first. Dont take any notice of it.) I'm ashamed to say I havnt a notion what your great discovery is; but I congratulate you all the same for the sake of old times. (B. B: But, my dear Blenkinsop, you used to be rather keen on science.) Ah, I used to be a lot of things. I used to have two or three decent suits of clothes, and flannels to go up the river on Sundays. Look at me now: this is my best; and it must last till Christmas. What can I do? Ive never opened a book since I was qualified thirty years ago. I used to read the medical papers at first; but you know how soon a man drops that; besides, I cant afford them; and what are they after all but trade papers, full of advertisements? Ive forgotten all my science: whats the use of my pretending I havnt? But I have great experience: clinical experience; and bedside experience is the main thing, isn't it?

Blenkinsop Monologue from The Doctor's Dilemma

Rehearse Blenkinsop's monologue