Shadowing Practice: Jimmy Fallon Blew a Chance to Date Nicole Kidman - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I don't know if you remember this, but we met before.
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I don't know if you remember this, but we met before.
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Oh, I remember.
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Do you remember this?
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It was really embarrassing for me.
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Yes.
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It was?
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Yeah.
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I have not seen you since then.
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I have not.
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Right?
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That is correct.
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No. But this was years ago, and I...
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Do you want me to tell my version of this story?
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Yeah, you tell your version.
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I'm walking down the street in New York City.
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Yeah.
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My friend Rick calls me and says, Dude, what are you doing?
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I go, I'm just walking down the street.
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He goes, I have Nicole Kidman with me, and she wants to meet you for maybe to be in Bewitched or something like that.
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So I go, what?
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Okay.
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She goes, I can be in your apartment in like 10 minutes.
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I go, you're gonna bring Nicole Kidman over to my apartment?
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I'm like, okay, I don't know.
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What do I do?
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What do I have something?
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What do I do?
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She goes, I don't know.
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Just get some cheese and crackers or something.
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And I'm like, I'm like, cheese and crackers?
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I don't even talk about that.
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I don't have dinner party.
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I don't have anyone over at my house.
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I'm like, I have video games and sneakers.
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I mean, I really...
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So I go and I go, there's a deli, and I go in the deli.
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I go, what do you mean cheese?
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He goes, get brie or something.
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I go, brie?
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I don't even know what that is.
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I'm like, uh...
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So I go in.
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This is like, I'm on S.S.I.R.N.
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Live, I guess, or something.
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I don't remember really when it was.
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I just remember I liked you, and he was like, not now.
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Um, I'm married now.
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But he was like, oh, well, you can be...
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I mean, I don't...
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Wait, what?
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Not that way.
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Wait, what's going on?
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Wait, what?
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So he says...
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So, Rick, our mutual friend, says, Oh, you know, Jimmy wants to meet you, and you can go over to his apartment, and da-da-da-da, and I'm single, and I'm like, okay, yeah, cool.
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Wait, what?
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Yes.
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What are you talking about?
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Yes!
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Can I date Nicole Kidman?
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Sure.
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So I go over, though, and you're there in a baseball cap, and, like, nothing.
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Just like...
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I had breached cheese.
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And you wouldn't talk.
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You didn't say anything.
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You were like, hey, mm, mm, mm. Did you...
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I didn't say...
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I was very nervous.
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I didn't say, mm, mm, mm.
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And I'm like, okay, so...
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I didn't know this was a...
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This was a thing.
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I thought this was a movie.
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It was like a hang.
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It was meant to just...
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I don't know.
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And then you put a video game on or something.
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And I'm like, this is so bad.
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It was bad.
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I swear, and you didn't talk at all at all.
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And so after about an hour and a half, I thought, he has no interest.
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This is so embarrassing.
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Had no clue at all.
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And I got on the left and went, okay, no chemistry.
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And then I was like, maybe he's gay.
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What was this?
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He was looking.
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Come on.
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Sit down, down here.
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Take care.
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Okay, now.
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And now I'm going to do the job.
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All right, sit down!
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Well...
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So tell me, Jimmy.
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Well, Doctor, I remember it like it was yesterday.
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Go get me and walk to my apartment.
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That was our day.
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Do you remember what the apartment looked like?
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Like, not much.
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Anyway, we weren't meant to be, right?
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Wow, did you make a good decision.
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Stop!
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You did!
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You made a great, a fantastic decision.
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You didn't.
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Anyway.
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Oh, my gosh.
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It was like that.
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Oh, my gosh.
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I'm in shock right now.
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But now, it looks so nice.
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We're both married with kids.
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Yeah.
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I can't believe I dated Nicole Kidman.
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This is fantastic.
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You didn't!
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This is unbelievable.
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It's unbelievable.
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It was one of the most awkward moments ever.
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You're red.
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I really am.
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I'm in shock.
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So am I.
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I can't believe it.
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You're definitely embarrassed.
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Yeah, I mean, oh, my gosh.
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Are you friends with Rick anymore?
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Yes, I just saw him.
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No, we don't talk to him after that.
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He's adorable.
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After that, yeah.
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Well, yeah, you made a much better decision.
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Keith Urban is so much cooler than I am.
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He's a rock star.
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You live in Nashville now.
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I do, yeah.
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He's always on tour, isn't he?
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Constantly, like, yes.
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These country guys.
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Yes, he's always on tour.
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You're not trying to be all serious.
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Yeah, no, I'm trying to be serious.
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Look, here's the deal.
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Yeah, I'm not always on tour.
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I'm always at home Okay, but he just did he don't just play a gig New Year's Eve, right?
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He did in Niagara Falls.
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Yeah, Niagara Falls Yeah, the Canada side of the New York side Canada side, that's the side beautiful Canada side is like lights,
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and it's like almost like Vegas It's fun and the New York side looks like a lemony Snicket book cover.
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It's like Sad and like those trees with no leaves on it and you go what happened?
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Yeah, why why is that side so much worse?
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Canada side, that's the place to do it.
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It's amazing.
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Yeah, we got to work in that side of Niagara Falls.
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So where does he play?
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I've never been to the New York side.
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Oh, please.
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Well, we'll fix it up.
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But where does he play?
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He played for a big show there for about 60,000 people.
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I had before.
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I'm tired.
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We can't even have a conversation.
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You're trying to feel a little something.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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You feel a little chemistry.
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I'm not!
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A little chemistry now.
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It's too late, baby.
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Ship has sailed, okay, Nicole?
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Taken, okay?
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I am taken, okay?
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Just kidding.
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Just kidding.
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I'm just a laugh.
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I can't believe this.
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What a day.
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I am never coming on this show again.
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No!
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Come on, you please!
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No, come on!
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You gotta feel it.
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They're feeling it.
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This is fantastic.
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And we love Keith.
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We love Keith.
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He's been on the show.
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I know you love Keith more than I do.
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I'm not saying I have a thing for Keith, Irvin.
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I'm saying I enjoy his music, and I like him.
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I like him as a personality.
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I don't have...
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Only one of us here is in love with Keith.
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No, it's not a disaster.
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But he's always been on the show, and you've never been on the show.
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Is this why?
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Absolutely.
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It's so odd.
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No, I just, we would watch you at home, and I'd be like, gosh, will I ever go on that show and bring that story up?
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Hmm.
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Maybe not.
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And you did.
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And now I did.
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Anyway, let's talk about Paddington.
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This is the best day ever, man.
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This is like a great day.
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Let's talk about Paddington.
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Paddington, congrats already.
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It's a big hit already.
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Internationally, right?
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Yes.
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Overseas.
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They released you overseas first.
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Yeah.
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Oh, boy.
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Yeah.
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I remember I got brie cheese. And corn chips.
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Corn chips?
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I didn't get...
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Did I get corn chips?
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Yeah.
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And some old Chinese food.
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How can I buy old Chinese food?
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It was in the fridge.
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Yeah.
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Really, it was nothing there.
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Yeah, I've got a good memory.
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Oh, my God.
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I remember I got saltine crackers.
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And I didn't have...
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Oh, it was just really awful.
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I didn't know...
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And what sport do you really like?
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Is it like a baseball or something?
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What sport I was into?
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What hat was I wearing?
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Yeah.
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You were wearing some baseball hats.
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I'm not that you remember I was wearing a baseball hat.
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And some sweats.
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I was not wearing sweatpants!
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What are you talking about?
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It's like you went over to, like, Duck Dynasty guy's house or something like that.
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I was not wearing camo sweatpants.
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I was dressed in a probably three-piece suit or something.
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You weren't interested, So you wore sweats in a baseball game.
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That's not true.
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I didn't even know what you're talking about.
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Now I'm, like, freaking out.
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All right.
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I'm gonna go back to Paddington.
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We're gonna edit this out.
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Yeah.
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The bear.
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The little, adorable bear.
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It's a cute bear.
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It's a cute movie.
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You play the villain in the movie.
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I do.
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That's a good, juicy role.
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Yeah.
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Do you always want to play...
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What?
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I can't even talk to you now.
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I mean, you can't even tell.
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You're, like, stuttering and stuff.
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Yeah, you're so nervous.
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Only because you make me laugh now.
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Um...
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I make you laugh, yeah.
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Now.
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I always make you laugh.
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Wait.
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All right, so let's talk about it.
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It's Hugh Bonneville, my man Hugh Bonneville. So funny.
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Love him.
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Downton Abbey.
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We love him.
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And this is CGI bear, and, of course, everyone knows the books.
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But the bear does have the most beautiful eyes.
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No, he does.
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Yeah.
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He does.
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Why are you laughing?
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Everyone's feeling the sexual chemistry here, and it's awkward, and it's just odd.
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You want to play Mario Bros.?
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You want to play Mario Bros.?
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Let me show them a new Nintendo.
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That's pretty cool.
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I can't believe that's real a story.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with a humorous and engaging anecdote shared by Jimmy Fallon about a past encounter with actress Nicole Kidman. This content offers an excellent opportunity to practice your listening, speaking, and comprehension skills in English. By focusing on the natural rhythm and intonation of conversational English, you will enhance your speaking abilities, making your dialogue more fluid and authentic. Additionally, this lesson encourages you to utilize a shadowing app to help you mimic the speech patterns and emotional nuances showcased in the video.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Embarrassing - causing embarrassment or awkwardness.
  • Dude - a casual term for a person, typically a man.
  • Brie - a type of soft cheese, often enjoyed at social gatherings.
  • Deli - a store selling cold cuts, cheeses, and related products.
  • Crackers - a small, dry snack often served with cheese.
  • Video games - electronic games played on consoles or computers.
  • Apartment - a set of rooms forming an individual residence within a building.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice your speaking skills, leverage a shadowing site where you can listen to this anecdote repeatedly. First, focus on shadow speech by pausing the video after each sentence and replicating the intonation and rhythm that Jimmy Fallon employs. Pay close attention to the casual, conversational tone, which will help you develop a more natural speaking style.

When using a shadowing app, set it to a slower speed if needed. Start by listening to short segments and gradually increase the length as you become more comfortable. Shadowspeak is especially useful for capturing nuances in how he shares his story, such as his playful hesitations and excitement. Additionally, consider recording your shadowing attempts and comparing them to the original for feedback on your pronunciation and pacing.

Finally, practice speaking with a partner or in front of a mirror to reinforce your shadowing skills. As you work on your delivery, focus on expressing the humor and emotion behind the story, as this will not only make your speaking more engaging but also improve your overall fluency.

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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