Lord of the Rings Help...

[athersgeo]

Okay, so I know that some of the people who read this journal are Lord of the Rings fans to a greater or lesser degree, so I'm hoping that one of you may be able to help me out with a quote:

Specifically, it's a quote from Bilbo Baggins that says something about feeling like thinly scraped butter and needing a holiday.

I used to have it on a slip of paper, but between office moves and desk moves and general tidying, said slip of paper seems to have vanished, so if anyone can tell me what the proper wording for the quote is, I would be extremely grateful.

Thank you!

ETA Thanks to both b_liz and willowmina - quote found.

Thanks again :)

Comments

[willowmina.livejournal.com]

Can't remember the exact quote. But if PJ didn't move it in the film it'll be in Fellowship when Gandalf and Bilbo are talking after Bilbo's disappearing act.

[b-liz.livejournal.com]

'Yes I am. I feel I need a holiday, a very long holiday, as I have told you before. Probably a permanent holiday: I don't expect I shall return. In fact, I don't mean to, and I have made all arrangements.

'I am old, Gandalf. I don't look it, but I am beginning to feel it in my heart of hearts. Well-preserved indeed!' he snorted. 'Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean: like butter that has been scraped over too much bread. That can't be right. I need a change, or something.'

[athersgeo.livejournal.com]

THANK YOU!!!!

You are wonderful :)

[athersgeo.livejournal.com]

b_liz has given me the wording, but this is also useful to know.

Thank you :)

[b-liz.livejournal.com]

You're welcome :)