Shadowing Practice: Donna's Emotional Realisation About Her Career | Suits - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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What's going on?
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What's going on?
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Gretchen said you wanted to talk to me about the patent.
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What are you guys doing here?
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I went back to them, Donna.
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And the reason I asked Stu and Benjamin to be here was so that you know that I didn't shit the bed.
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Are you telling me you couldn't get them to back off the lawsuit?
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He's telling you we won't be able to patent the Donna at all.
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What?
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Donna, they weren't authorized to let us partner with them.
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That's what I sent you over there to take care of.
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I know.
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And then they said they would fight us to the ends of the earth.
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So I pulled out every trick in the book,
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and I got them to make you an offer.
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An offer sounds like a buyout.
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That's because it is a buyout.
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With a special provision that allows us to produce the Donna for in-house use.
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That's not good enough.
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Donna, we're talking about a lot of money.
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I don't care about the money, Stu.
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I care that Louis didn't fight for me.
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I did fight for you, Donna.
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I swear.
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They got us dead to rights.
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There's nothing more I can do.
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Bullshit!
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Louis Litt does not roll over for anybody.
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He didn't roll over, Donna.
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I went over it with Benjamin,
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and we can't get the overlap under 30%.
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I also ran it by my own attorney,
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and he was shocked at what Louis was able to get us.
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So you're telling me you want to take it?
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We do.
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But the Donna wouldn't even exist without you,
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and we're partners, so if you don't want to, then we won't.
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I'm gonna need to think about it.
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Whatever it is, Donna.
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Harvey, I know you're in a rough place right now,
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but whatever's going to happen with Mike is going to happen.
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You've done everything you can,
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and I'm tired of putting my months on hold.
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What is it?
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You know about my product with Benjamin.
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I do.
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Well, it turns out we have a 32.5% overlap on our software within other companies.
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They refused to budge, and Louis said he pulled out every trick in the book to get us this.
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Can you get it under 30%?
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No. Take the money.
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I don't want the money.
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Don't I?
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I want something more.
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And I've never said that out loud,
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but I can't pretend that's not true anymore.
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What do you mean more?
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I don't know.
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I guess I'm gonna have to figure that out.
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Good night, Harvey.
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I'll see you tomorrow at the hearing.
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Is that for me?
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No. Actually, it's for me.
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You're later than usual this morning.
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I've been waiting for you.
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Donna, about the other night,
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I know you said you wanted more,
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but before you say anything...
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I want to be a partner.
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Partner?
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Yes.
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I figured out what I want,
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and I want to be a partner at this firm.
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Donna, I don't mean to insult you,
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but you're not even a lawyer.
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Good.
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Because my being a partner isn't about the law.
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It's about keeping this firm running,
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which I've been doing for as long as I can remember.
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I know that, but it doesn't mean that I can get you...
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I've given over ten years of my life to this place,
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Harvey, and I've done it all from your desk.
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All I'm asking is for a seat at the table.
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I'll have to ask Lewis about it.
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Does that mean that you're on board? you're on board?
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I don't know.
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It's Mike's first day back.
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It's a big ask and on top of all of
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that I've decided to tell Lewis that I'm taking full control as managing partner.
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Well congratulations Harvey, but which is it?
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Lewis?
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Mike?
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Big ask?
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Because I'd hate to think I mustered the courage to do this
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and then once you get on that elevator it's out of your mind.
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I give you my word I will not forget about it.
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Okay.
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Donna, do you have a minute?
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I need your help.
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Of course.
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What's going on?
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Louis is out of control.
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When Esther got married out of control,
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or when Harvey made senior partner out of control?
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Worse.
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Shit.
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What did he do?
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He just went off on the associates.
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He was abusive and cruel and ugly.
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Donna, I've never seen a Louis like this before.
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Rachel, if what you're saying is true,
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then we need to figure out why.
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Because with Louis, there's always a reason...
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Tara broke up with him last night.
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Oh, my God.
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I was there when it happened.
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This is not something that he's going to get over quickly.
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So what are you saying?
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I'm saying that I think I should take over the associates until he's able to get his emotions under control.
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Rachel, taking the associates away isn't exactly going to stabilize him.
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That's the one thing he has.
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Yeah, I know that, but I'm telling you,
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if we're not careful, someone's going to do something to him.
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And he'll be lucky if it's just suing him.
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I am trying to be understanding,
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but I think Rachel should handle the associates for right now.
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Is that a joke?
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No, it's not.
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Well, then, let me explain a little something to you called pecking order.
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See, I am up here,
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Rachel's down here, and you don't give dominion over the associates to someone down here.
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I know that, but I also know that Tara broke up with you last night,
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and you're not in your right mind.
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I don't want to hear that name again.
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Lewis, all I'm saying is,
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if you don't deal with it,
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You're gonna keep abusing the associates and then we're gonna have...
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Okay, Donna, you know what?
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I didn't want to do this,
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but I did leave one name off the chart.
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Me.
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Rachel.
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You.
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So don't you tell me what to do.
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Luz, I'm gonna let that go because I know you're hurting.
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But that right there is exactly why I'm right.
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Because if you're willing to talk to me like that,
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God help those associates.
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Donna, unless it's an emergency...
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It is an emergency.
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Harvey, I need to know what you're doing about me.
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Donna, right this second is not the time.
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It is the time.
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Because if somebody doesn't do something about Lewis soon,
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this firm is going to end up being sued by our own associates.
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I don't have the authority to do anything,
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and you don't even know what I'm talking about.
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OK, Donna.
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You win.
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You're a partner.
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I'm a senior partner.
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You're what?
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That's right.
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I gave Harvey a check for half a million dollars.
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I'm a partner now, Louis.
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Which means your whole you're up here and I'm down here bullshit?
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Not anymore.
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Partner?
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You're not even a lawyer.
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Neither are the chief operating officers of four of the top nine firms in the world.
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This is bullshit.
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I didn't agree to any of this.
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I don't care whether you agreed to it or not.
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You're going to live with it.
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And I don't give a shit what your supposed title is.
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I'm not giving up my associates.
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And if you think you're going to leave this bathroom without giving me the respect I deserve...
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I'm not giving up my associates.
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That's enough.
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Harvey, what the hell kind of s*** did you pull?
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Shut up and listen, Lewis.
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Donna asked for a seat at the table,
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and I gave her one.
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Because when she worked for me,
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she had my back and would kill anyone coming for me.
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And when she worked for you,
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she did the same exact thing.
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Not to mention, if she left tomorrow,
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this firm would be a pile of rubble within 15 minutes.
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So then give her a raise.
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You don't make her goddamn senior partner.
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If Jessica were here, she'd tell you to do the same exact thing.
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Well, Lewis, Jessica isn't here.
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But I am.
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Thank you, Harvey.
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Don't thank me yet.
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You asked for a vote, you got it.
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But the person who's gonna decide when that vote is, is me.
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And I say our first order of business is putting out word that Harvey Specter is the new managing partner.
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Now, you wanna vote on that?
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Let's do it.
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But if it's not unanimous,
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we're gonna have a big problem.
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No problem here.
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What about you, Lewis?
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You got a problem with me calling the shots?
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No, Harvey.
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Hey.
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I didn't know anybody was moving in here.
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It looks great.
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Well, as it turns out,
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we're getting ourselves a new partner,
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and they needed a new office, so...
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New partner?
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It's fantastic.
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Shows we're back on our feet.
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What firm are they from?
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This one.
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I don't understand.
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That's because it hasn't been announced yet,
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but you're looking at the newest senior partner at Pierce Inspector Lit.
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Wow.
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Congratulations, Donna.
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You must be thrilled.
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I am.
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And I know what you're thinking.
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How can a secretary be made a partner, but I...
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I wasn't thinking that, Donna.
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I know how hard you work and how much you mean to this firm and everyone in it.
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Thanks, Katrina.
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You're welcome.
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I'll let you get back to work.
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I'm not sure I've ever seen you here this late.
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New office, new hours.
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I guess so.
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Katrina, whatever's on your mind,
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I recommend you just say it.
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As you know, I am on track to be a senior partner here.
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In fact, it's one of the main reasons I agreed to come back.
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I know.
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I'm not saying Donna doesn't deserve a promotion.
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I know what she does as much as anyone.
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I'm just saying making partner means something.
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And I'm concerned that being one here won't mean what it used to what it used to.
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What would you have me do?
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I don't know.
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I just thought if I was thinking it,
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it occurred to me that others might be too,
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and I thought you should know that.
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Katrina, being a partner here will mean as much as it always has.
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I'll make sure of it.
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You've never knocked before.
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You've never had a door before.
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I know, and it's a good thing I do, because...
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You can't be a partner, Donna.
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What?
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You can't do that.
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I have to.
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I made a mistake.
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Bullshit!
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I...
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I paid you $500,000.
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You haven't signed the partnership agreement yet.
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So I can refund your money and...
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I don't want a refund.
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I want what we agreed to.
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I can't do that.
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You are not a lawyer.
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And being partner at a law firm, it means something.
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Inside the firm and out.
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Which is why I wrote up a new release for you.
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This says director of personnel.
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Everybody knows you're great with people,
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so it'll play out there,
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but between you and me...
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No, Harvey, I didn't ask for partner just so I could keep being a superwoman behind closed doors,
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but to the rest of the world,
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be a glorified office manager.
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Partner is off the table, Donna.
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Then keep my buy-in and make me COO.
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I can't do that.
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That's the same as a partner.
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No, it isn't.
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Skadden and Zane and Bratt & Gould all have COOs,
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and none of them are lawyers.
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How do you know that?
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Because I never thought you'd make me partner in the first place.
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Okay, it's a deal.
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And I keep my vote.
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Donna.
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Within these walls, I have a seat at the table.
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Take it or leave it.
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Take it or leave it.
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I'll take it.
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Thanks, Harvey.
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You're gonna make a hell of a COO.
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Context & Background
In this gripping scene from the series "Suits," we see a powerful conversation between Donna and her colleagues, primarily revolving around a high-stakes business dilemma concerning a patent. The dialogue portrays the emotional weight of professional decisions, highlighting how personal values can clash with financial incentives. Donna, a key player in the development of a product referred to as "the Donna," expresses her frustration over the lack of support from her colleague Louis. This scenario provides an excellent opportunity for English learners to engage with complex vocabulary and emotional nuances while practicing their speaking skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I care that [X] didn't fight for me." - This phrase conveys feelings of disappointment and highlights the importance of support in teamwork.
- "I went back to them." - A useful expression indicating that one has revisited a discussion or negotiation.
- "We can't get the overlap under [X]%." - A practical phrase for discussing limits and constraints in negotiations.
- "I need to think about it." - A polite way to request time for consideration before making a decision.
- "I don't care about the money." - This phrase can be useful for expressing priorities that go beyond financial gain in conversations.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively learn English with YouTube using this specific clip, try the following shadowing steps:
- Watch the scene once: Get familiar with the context and the characters’ emotional tones. Notice how they emphasize certain words, which is crucial in conveying feelings.
- Listen carefully: Play the transcript and focus on the phrase structures and intonations. Identify the emotional weight behind Donna's and her colleagues' words.
- Practice shadow speech: Repeat the sentences immediately after the speakers. Pay attention to your pronunciation and rhythm. Aim to mimic the emotional tone as well.
- Record yourself: Utilize a voice recording app to capture your attempts. This allows you to hear your progress and make necessary adjustments to your pronunciation and fluency.
- Engage with the vocabulary: Use the phrases listed above in various sentences of your own. This helps reinforce the meanings and makes them more familiar for everyday use in English speaking practice.
By following this structured approach, you can enhance your IELTS speaking practice while truly capturing the essence of the scene. Incorporate these shadowing techniques into your routine to elevate your English speaking skills.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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