The Grinch: I tell you Max, I don't know why I ever leave this place. I've got all the company I need right here. [indicates himself…shouts] Hello?

Echo: Hello.

The Grinch: How are you?

Echo: How are you?

The Grinch: I asked you first.

Echo: I asked you first.

The Grinch: Oh right, that's REALLY mature, saying exactly what I say.

Echo: ...Saying exactly what I say.

The Grinch: I'm an idiot!

Echo: You're an idiot!

The Grinch: [whispering] All right, fine! I'm not talking to you anymore! In fact, I'm going to whisper! So that by the time my voice reverberates off the walls, and gets back to me, I won't be able to hear it. [pause]

Echo: You're an idiot!”

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