The Emperor's Club (2002): My Book is Closed

The clip My Book is Closed from The Emperor's Club (2002) with Kevin Kline

As I've gotten older, I realize I'm certain of only two things.
Days that begin with rowing on a lake are better than days that do not.
Second, a man's character is his fate.
And, as a student ofhistory, I find this hard to refute.
For most of us, our stories can be written long before we die.
There are exceptions among the great men ofhistory,
but they are rare, and I am not one of them.
I am a teacher... simply that.
I taught for 34 years.
One day I stopped teaching.
Those were the facts of my life's chronicle.
The last chapter had been written. My book was closed.
Hello?
Hello. Hello?
Mr. Hundert? Yes. Hello.
Can you hear me, sir? I can.
Hello. Mr. Bell wanted to make sure you were comfortable.
I'm quite comfortable. Thank you. And-And, please,
thank Mr. Bell for the beautiful fruit basket.
It's quite... comprehensive. Yes, sir.
Mr. Bell also wanted me to tell you he's added an event...

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