[Jack is convinced he can steal an upcoming leading role, which has already been promised to Vincent Price]Jack Benny: It looks as though I'm going to take your place in this picture.Vincent Price: You're taking my place? Oh, that's ridiculous, old boy.Jack Benny: Oh, no it isn't. You see, at rehearsal tonight you and I are both going to read the parts, and, uh, the best man will win.Vincent Price: The, uh, *best* man?Jack Benny: Yes.Vincent Price: Mr. Benny, when two people are involved in a statement, the comparative is used. You don't say 'the best man will win', you say 'the better man will win'.Jack Benny: Oh.Vincent Price: But when three or more people are involved, then the word 'best' is the correct adjective.Jack Benny: I see.Vincent Price: So, before we compete for this part, Mr. Benny, it might be well if you first learned to speak English.
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