quote_parser.rb

def get_quotes(block_of_text)
  lines = block_of_text.split(/\n+/)

  lines.map do |line|
    m = line.match(/^(.+?):\s(.+)$/) # match the line
    next unless m # skip any lines that don't look like "some name: some text"

    [ m[1], m[2] ]
  end.compact
end

text = <<-TEXT
Robert, Earl of Grantham:  Really, even with a servant?!
Cora, Countess of Grantham:  Oh Robert, don't catch me out. I'm simply saying I fully see why you want to help him.
Robert, Earl of Grantham:  But.
Cora, Countess of Grantham:  But is this the right way - to employ him for a job he can't do? Is it any wonder the others' noses are put out.
Robert, Earl of Grantham:  I just want to give him a chance.
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I'm Going Down. Coming?
[S1, Ep1]
Lady Sybil:  I'm going down. Coming?
Lady Mary:  In a moment. You go.
Lady Sybil:  I know you're sad about Patrick. Whatever you say, I know it.
TEXT

puts get_quotes(text).inspect