I remember those cheers

I remember those cheers

They still ring in my ears

And for years, they'll remain in my thoughts.

'Cause one night

I took off my robe, and what'd I do?

I forgot to wear shorts.

I recall every fall, every hook, every jab

The worst way a guy can get rid of his flab.

As you know, my life wasn't drab.

Though I'd rather hear you cheer

When I delve into Shakespeare

"A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse",

I haven't had a winner in six months.

I know I'm no Olivier

If he fought Sugar Ray

He would say

That the thing ain't the ring, it's the play.

So give me a stage

Where this bull here can rage

And though I could fight

I'd much rather recite

That's entertainment !

That's entertainment...

Raging Bull, Martin Scorcese (1980)

Ce sont là les premiers mots du film.
La tirade est prononcée par Jack La Motta (Robert de Niro), dans sa loge. Sa carrière de boxeur est alors derrière lui, et son plaisir est désormais dans le "stand up".