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00:00:54 I never thought
00:00:58 Every time that I look in your angel eyes
00:01:02 A shock inside me
00:01:07 And there's no explaining
00:01:10 Something in the way you move
00:01:14 Every word from your lips is a lullaby
00:01:17 A twist of fate makes life worthwhile
00:01:20 You are gold and silver
00:01:24 I said I wasn't gonna lose my head
00:01:28 - But then pop goes my heart
00:01:32 I wasn't gonna fall in love again
00:01:35 - But then pop goes my heart
00:01:40 And I just can't let you go
00:01:45 I can't lose this feeling
00:01:48 These precious moments
00:01:51 Let's go far away
00:01:55 You've shown to me
00:02:00 And there's no explaining
00:02:03 I said I wasn't gonna lose my head
00:02:06 - But then pop goes my heart
00:02:11 I wasn't gonna fall in love again
00:02:13 - But then pop goes my heart
00:02:17 And I just can't let you go
00:02:23 I can't lose this feeling
00:02:38 A twist of fate makes life worthwhile
00:02:40 You are gold and silver
00:02:45 I said I wasn't gonna lose my head
00:02:48 - But then pop goes my heart
00:02:52 I wasn't gonna fall in love again
00:02:56 - But then pop goes my heart
00:02:59 And I just
00:03:01 Can't let you go
00:03:08 PoP was one of the biggest bands
00:03:11 ...but today they're known
00:03:13 Colin, or as he's been dubbed
00:03:16 ...has gone on to sell millions of records,
00:03:20 ...and create his own cologne,
00:03:23 But here's a question:
00:03:24 Can you remember the name
00:03:28 Whatever happened to Alex Fletcher?
00:03:31 Tonight we find out
00:03:37 We think it's gonna be bigger
00:03:40 So, what do you think, Alex?
00:03:42 Well, I love it.
00:03:43 It's brilliant on so many levels,
00:03:47 Good for you.
00:03:48 Because some of the people
00:03:51 ...have had a little problem
00:03:55 Have they? Have they?
00:03:56 You see, I don't share that.
00:04:01 It's a very clear statement:
00:04:03 Everything good I ever did
00:04:05 Don't expect anything
00:04:07 Really takes the pressure off.
00:04:11 Good for you.
00:04:13 So we've already taped several shows...
00:04:15 ...and we're going to start
00:04:18 And some of the performers
00:04:21 - Speedwagon.
00:04:23 The Flock? Okay.
00:04:24 - ...Debbie Gibson, Tiffany...
00:04:27 - History there.
00:04:30 So "Relax."
00:04:33 Nice one.
00:04:36 Good. Okay. Worthy adversaries, all.
00:04:38 And how many songs
00:04:41 I'd like to do two, you know?
00:04:43 A ballad and then maybe
00:04:45 ...where I get to shake it a bit.
00:04:48 I can't promise any of the acts
00:04:53 Sorry? Confused.
00:04:58 Boxing.
00:05:01 That's why the show is called
00:05:05 Only the winner gets to sing.
00:05:16 Right, right, right. Got you.
00:05:25 - Afternoon, Mr. Fletcher.
00:05:27 Have a good day.
00:05:28 Yes, well, enjoyed it so far.
00:05:31 - All right. There he is.
00:05:34 All right, listen,
00:05:37 Nobody said a word to me, I swear.
00:05:39 No, it's not a problem.
00:05:42 We did a tour with them in '89 and we beat
00:05:46 All right, listen. It's my fault
00:05:50 And do you know why?
00:05:52 You've been at my liquor.
00:05:53 Because of her.
00:05:56 Cora Corman.
00:05:59 Bigger than Britney and Christina
00:06:01 And guess who she loves.
00:06:05 Her country?
00:06:07 You. She's a huge PoP fan
00:06:12 Hang on, hang on.
00:06:16 Khan, I've missed you.
00:06:17 Alex, I have Sophie here for you.
00:06:20 That sounds like fun. Who is she?
00:06:21 She's here to do your plants.
00:06:24 But Jane does my plants.
00:06:25 She can be in and out in five minutes,
00:06:29 It seems she cannot be stopped.
00:06:32 So start again. Cora Corman...
00:06:34 Why do you have a plant lady?
00:06:38 Because from time to time...
00:06:40 ...ladies accompany me
00:06:42 ...and one once mentioned
00:06:45 Is that true?
00:06:48 Well, maybe if I had plants
00:06:51 Yes, I think that was the problem.
00:06:53 Not Susan's affair
00:06:55 ...but your lack of vegetation.
00:06:59 Hang on.
00:07:05 - Hi, I'm Sophie Fisher.
00:07:08 - You didn't get the message from Jane?
00:07:12 She was supposed to let you know
00:07:15 Very nice. Lovely. Well, come on in.
00:07:17 Thank you.
00:07:18 I hope you have your own watering can.
00:07:22 But this last guy, Mr. Werther, about 80,
00:07:27 ...so he starts yelling at me
00:07:31 I'm fluent enough
00:07:34 You haven't been cursed at
00:07:37 I know what you mean.
00:07:40 Plant stuff is in the kitchen under the sink.
00:07:44 Oh, well, vielen Dank.
00:07:47 Hi, I'm Chris Riley, Alex's manager.
00:07:49 Oh, Sophie Fisher. Nice to meet you.
00:07:54 So kitchen?
00:07:56 - Yeah.
00:08:00 So Cora Corman, huh?
00:08:03 All right, wait, wait, wait.
00:08:06 Pros: She's a huge star,
00:08:12 Cons?
00:08:13 No matter what you do,
00:08:16 Okay. Huge star, great publicity,
00:08:20 I think we have to think about it.
00:08:22 Okay, good, because Cora
00:08:24 - She wants to meet both of us right after.
00:08:27 - Tonight?
00:08:30 You all right?
00:08:33 Do you have a Band-Aid
00:08:36 No, no. And sadly,
00:08:40 Okay.
00:08:41 Well, then I'm gonna go because,
00:08:45 And it's not clotting yet, but, I mean,
00:08:48 You just-- You can never be too careful.
00:08:51 Anyway, I'll come back and finish.
00:08:54 So come again. I mean, you live here.
00:08:57 I'm gonna go get this looked at.
00:08:58 You should really have a first-aid kit.
00:09:05 Weird.
00:09:06 - Don't give her a key.
00:09:09 So you said something about tonight.
00:09:11 Tonight we meet Cora.
00:09:19 I've got to have my Buddha's delight
00:09:21 Om shanti, shanti
00:09:24 I've got to have my Buddha's delight
00:09:26 Om shanti, shanti
00:09:30 I want a revelation
00:09:33 And sweet salvation
00:09:35 And the eternal fire
00:09:37 Show me the eternal fire
00:09:41 Like sitting meditation
00:09:43 You give me elevation
00:09:46 She seems like a very spiritual kid.
00:09:48 Yeah. It's nice to see
00:09:58 I'm not satisfied if I don't get
00:10:03 My Buddha's delight
00:10:10 And cut.
00:10:12 Terrific.
00:10:16 - Hey, I'm Ray, Cora's manager.
00:10:18 - Nice to meet you.
00:10:20 - Great to meet you.
00:10:21 Just Ray. Cora's this way, come on.
00:10:27 C, this is Alex Fletcher
00:10:30 - We loved the video. It was unbelievable.
00:10:33 You know, I wish I brought my daughter.
00:10:37 I'm divorced. But that's another story.
00:10:43 Mr. Fletcher, it's a pleasure.
00:10:47 Your song "Dance With Me Tonight" got me
00:10:51 Really? Wow.
00:10:53 Yeah, because I recorded that
00:10:56 I want my fans to know the same
00:11:00 That would be lovely. I have a few tunes
00:11:04 Oh, I don't live in the past, Mr. Fletcher.
00:11:08 I want you to write a new song.
00:11:11 - Okay.
00:11:12 ...I recently broke up with my boyfriend.
00:11:14 We had been together
00:11:18 It was a terrible experience.
00:11:19 But then I read a book by Guru Mathashavi
00:11:24 And that will be the title
00:11:26 And in two weeks when I open my tour
00:11:30 ...we'll perform it together.
00:11:31 Okay. Here's the snag--
00:11:33 We also wanna put the song
00:11:35 ...which is pretty much finished,
00:11:38 - This Friday?
00:11:40 We've got seven other retro artists
00:11:44 ...so if you blow it, we're covered.
00:11:46 Mr. Fletcher,
00:11:50 If it's meant to be, it will be.
00:11:53 It's destiny.
00:11:54 Yes.
00:11:55 Or not.
00:12:02 Okay.
00:12:03 I can't possibly write a song by Friday.
00:12:07 All right. Look, look,
00:12:09 You're my manager.
00:12:12 We need this.
00:12:13 Let's not be desperate.
00:12:17 They've canceled.
00:12:20 Knott's Berry canceled?
00:12:23 Look. We're still on
00:12:26 But Texas and Arkansas dropped us.
00:12:29 - The Apple Picking?
00:12:32 ...but Great Adventure only wants
00:12:36 My God. I had no idea.
00:12:39 I'm telling-- I'm telling you now.
00:12:41 Alex, it's been 15 years since PoP.
00:12:44 There's new old acts
00:12:47 Tears for Fears is going on tour.
00:12:51 - That's not my audience.
00:12:53 I'm dead. I'm dead. I'm dead.
00:12:56 - No, you're not dead.
00:12:59 No, you're not. Thirteen-year-old kids
00:13:03 Well, that's good to know.
00:13:04 What about you? You might actually
00:13:07 Look, don't worry about me. What we gotta
00:13:12 Then we'll get Knott's Berry
00:13:15 - We might even get Disneyland.
00:13:18 Tell you something, Alex.
00:13:21 ...and there is a spot for you
00:13:24 Writing a song. I thought I was done
00:13:28 Just one song.
00:13:31 But it's so...
00:13:33 ...time-consuming, you know?
00:13:37 And I haven't written for 10 years.
00:13:39 And I need a lyricist. And it's never worked
00:13:43 Look, I know it's not easy
00:13:46 ...but there is this guy.
00:13:49 He just worked with Avril.
00:13:57 I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
00:14:00 If you don't like the lyrics,
00:14:02 No, no, no, no.
00:14:05 Maybe you want something
00:14:10 Just hold that thinly veiled insult
00:14:18 - Hello.
00:14:20 - Khan said I could just come up?
00:14:23 I know. I made too big a deal out of it.
00:14:27 It's just that I hate infections.
00:14:30 - Maybe the people who make penicillin.
00:14:34 True. Except for the Nazis. I can't really see
00:14:38 Excuse me?
00:14:39 I'm sorry. I didn't even see you there.
00:14:42 Yeah, Sophie, this is Greg Antonsky.
00:14:46 Really? Well, I don't wanna get in your way.
00:14:52 So I'm off to the kitchen. Don't tell me.
00:14:56 She's kind of hot.
00:14:57 Good. Yeah. I'm glad you enjoyed her.
00:15:01 She's coming back in here, right?
00:15:03 I would imagine so. Unless she goes
00:15:07 How about:
00:15:09 Give it up, I'm a bad hot witch
00:15:12 I look real good, but I'm a nasty bitch
00:15:15 I can scream and claw
00:15:18 But you'll die on your way back into love
00:15:23 No. Start on a minor third. Try that.
00:15:27 Right. So:
00:15:29 Give it up, I'm a bad hot witch
00:15:32 I look real good, but I'm a nasty--
00:15:34 Come on. You're missing the point.
00:15:36 From the first line.
00:15:40 But then it should be--
00:15:41 But with some magic, I just might switch
00:15:51 Sorry. What did you say?
00:15:55 I don't remember.
00:15:57 I think it was,
00:16:01 - That is actually quite intriguing.
00:16:04 No, I know, but it's a lovely phrase.
00:16:06 Look, if you can't handle anything
00:16:09 ...why don't we just let
00:16:13 Plant girl.
00:16:14 Give it up, I'm a bad hot witch
00:16:17 But with some magic, I just might switch
00:16:19 - Finish it.
00:16:23 And you are doing a fine job,
00:16:26 Although that one is plastic.
00:16:30 This is a waste of time.
00:16:32 Let's fly my broom to the stars above
00:16:35 And we'll charm our way back into love
00:16:43 What's the next line,
00:16:48 You people disgust me.
00:16:53 I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gotten involved.
00:16:57 No. That's fine, that's fine.
00:16:59 He had to get back to his job
00:17:01 Listen, have you ever done any writing?
00:17:04 I mean, everybody's done some writing,
00:17:07 Illiteracy is a growing epidemic
00:17:09 I write slogans for Weight-Not...
00:17:11 ...this weight reduction company
00:17:14 Did you ever hear of the band PoP?
00:17:17 Yeah, of course, everybody has.
00:17:21 They had that ridiculous hair
00:17:24 Oh, my God, you're one of them.
00:17:27 That hair was very much in style then.
00:17:29 - I'm very sorry.
00:17:31 But I would love to talk to you
00:17:34 But I don't write lyrics.
00:17:36 Well, we could just kick some ideas around,
00:17:39 I don't think so.
00:17:41 I have to go babysit for my sister now.
00:17:44 She's 38 now, so... Thank you.
00:17:50 Okay, listen.
00:17:53 Oh, yeah. My niece loves her.
00:17:54 Okay, well, I'm writing a song for her,
00:17:58 ...and the idea of working with me is
00:18:02 Or if you just fancy a good laugh,
00:18:06 Well, thank you.
00:18:09 "I just can't," she says mysteriously.
00:18:12 - I'm sorry. Thank you for the offer.
00:18:19 Oh, my God.
00:18:23 Go to the next level, weirdo.
00:18:24 You have to go to the next level.
00:18:27 It's your parents. Go get into bed.
00:18:31 - But we haven't even brushed our teeth.
00:18:35 - Hey.
00:18:37 - How was the movie?
00:18:39 - He fell asleep.
00:18:41 - How was dinner?
00:18:43 It's really hard to enjoy dinner
00:18:46 - If I get fat, there goes my fiscal year.
00:18:49 You're not about to open a branch in Boca.
00:18:52 - How'd everything go here?
00:18:55 The kids ate and went to sleep.
00:18:59 Yeah, it-- They're really bad children.
00:19:03 Okay, okay. Everybody goes to bed.
00:19:07 Whoa, we're so scared.
00:19:11 And then I'm coming in.
00:19:15 I'll just go check
00:19:18 Hey, wanna do some stress eating?
00:19:21 This thing happened to me today--
00:19:25 You seem so jumpy tonight.
00:19:26 You know, I feel a little guilty
00:19:29 How unusual for you.
00:19:31 Okay, listen. I have to tell you.
00:19:32 I met that guy from that band
00:19:37 Oh, my God.
00:19:38 Anyway, I do Jane's plant service.
00:19:41 And anyway, she does his apartment,
00:19:44 Actually, it was the second time.
00:19:46 And he invited me
00:19:48 Gary, I'm going out!
00:19:50 Oh, my God. I love him. I love him.
00:19:56 - That really wasn't the end of the story.
00:19:59 Should I wear the red one?
00:20:24 I saw you across the dance floor
00:20:27 Out of the corner of my eye
00:20:31 I felt a connection
00:20:33 I don't know how, I don't know why
00:20:37 I shouldn't have stayed
00:20:40 With another man
00:20:42 But as we slipped away
00:20:46 "This wasn't part of the plan"
00:20:51 Just a meaningless kiss
00:20:53 It wasn't supposed to end up like this
00:20:57 Just a meaningless kiss
00:21:03 Just a meaningless kiss
00:21:05 We knew it was wrong
00:21:09 Just a meaningless kiss
00:21:11 'Til I fell in love with you
00:21:15 Girls, tell me the truth.
00:21:21 Oh, my God, I gotta get up there.
00:21:23 And here we are two years later
00:21:25 Too late to turn back now
00:21:27 We've gotta finish
00:21:30 We gotta walk away somehow
00:21:33 But it's easier said than done
00:21:37 When two hearts beat as one
00:21:40 And three hearts are one too many
00:21:42 That's why we shouldn't have ever begun
00:21:48 Just a meaningless kiss
00:21:50 We knew it was wrong
00:21:54 Just a meaningless kiss
00:21:55 'Til I fell in love with you
00:22:11 We can't go on like this forever
00:22:14 When we're not meant to be together
00:22:17 So leave me here on my own
00:22:20 From now on I guess
00:22:26 It wasn't supposed to end up like this
00:22:43 - Alex!
00:22:45 - Hello, girls.
00:22:47 In Boston, in 1989,
00:22:50 If you wanna see Alex again,
00:22:53 And the Knott's Berry Farm show
00:22:57 Great show, huh? They love you.
00:23:00 Of course, they're also hot because
00:23:04 Wait a minute.
00:23:08 I do remember that Barbara. I do.
00:23:12 No. That's how we wind up
00:23:15 - Not necessarily. She--
00:23:17 Well, hi.
00:23:18 Hello. Hello, hello. Very good news. Yes.
00:23:22 Chris, you remember Sophie?
00:23:24 Planted in my memory.
00:23:27 I just wanted to apologize
00:23:30 - This is my sister, Rhonda.
00:23:34 I'm sorry. I've--
00:23:39 We've met, haven't we? Right?
00:23:42 I know. Anyway,
00:23:44 You may, Rhonda.
00:23:46 - Could I get a picture too?
00:23:48 I've been married 16 years,
00:23:51 Could you scootch? Thanks.
00:23:53 Also, I really wanted to thank you
00:23:55 - What offer?
00:23:58 Thanks again for him.
00:23:59 --was in my apartment, Sophie spouted
00:24:03 I thought she was doing plants.
00:24:04 I'm holding a pose here.
00:24:06 - I appreciate it--
00:24:08 ...and it is amazingly difficult
00:24:11 Why don't you just
00:24:13 - That's really not a strength of his.
00:24:17 I once rhymed "you and me"
00:24:19 Well, that's not necessarily bad.
00:24:21 You could do something with that.
00:24:23 Figuring out you and me
00:24:28 - You see, you see. That's quite good.
00:24:31 - Go on. More. How does it go?
00:24:35 Someone could have sculpted us
00:24:38 You know what? Let me take it.
00:24:39 They could operate all day long
00:24:43 My God, you are--
00:24:46 Of course, having said that,
00:24:49 Anyway, thank you for inviting us.
00:24:52 Okay, I'm just gonna take a real quick one.
00:24:57 - Thank you so much. That was great.
00:24:59 Nice to meet you guys. Bye-bye.
00:25:07 So this is where Sophie works, eh?
00:25:09 Yeah. She is gonna be right out.
00:25:12 Excellent. Excellent.
00:25:16 So how much do you weigh?
00:25:18 I fluctuate. Yeah.
00:25:23 Okay, look, I am terribly sorry
00:25:26 ...but I have decided
00:25:29 - I told you that--
00:25:31 Except when you are writing poems
00:25:33 ...in the New School literary magazine.
00:25:35 I Googled you. And you were good.
00:25:37 Look, I'm flattered.
00:25:39 I mean, you're one of six people
00:25:43 ...but that doesn't mean
00:25:46 You already did.
00:25:51 Please, step in. You'll enjoy this.
00:25:55 Mr. Fletcher. Nice to see you.
00:25:57 - Very nice to see you, Mia, how are you?
00:25:59 I just want to get--
00:26:02 - Sure, absolutely. Be my guest.
00:26:06 This is-- It's just a little something
00:26:12 Figuring out you and me
00:26:15 Is like doing a love autopsy
00:26:20 They could operate all day long
00:26:23 And never figure out what went wrong
00:26:28 Love autopsy
00:26:32 Love autopsy
00:26:42 What went wrong?
00:26:51 God. That melody is so beautiful.
00:26:54 But I've never written a song.
00:26:56 A song. I know, I know.
00:26:59 I just don't think I am.
00:27:05 We don't have very long,
00:27:09 ...is continue the "Autopsy" song.
00:27:10 But I think it's gonna be very hard
00:27:13 ...into "Way Back Into Love,"
00:27:17 What we could do is continue
00:27:21 That's plagiarism.
00:27:22 Yes. Yes, yes. Good. Excellent.
00:27:24 I would never in a million years
00:27:27 I'm very glad you agree.
00:27:28 So, what we need,
00:27:35 - So let's see. A song for Cora.
00:27:39 - Has to be called "A Way Back Into Love."
00:27:43 And it has to be something
00:27:45 Good.
00:27:47 And it has to be something
00:27:49 Good, yeah.
00:27:50 - What would you sing about?
00:27:54 Oh, that's inspiring.
00:28:02 Okay. Two people
00:28:06 Good, good, I love that.
00:28:08 Love lost, love found.
00:28:12 Love lost again.
00:28:13 Yes, this is starting to sound
00:28:36 Thanks. That's really helpful.
00:28:38 It doesn't have to be perfect.
00:28:40 - They're just lyrics.
00:28:44 Lyrics are important.
00:28:49 I really don't think you get it.
00:28:51 Oh, you look angry. Click your pen.
00:28:53 A melody is like seeing someone
00:28:56 The physical attraction. Sex.
00:28:58 I so get that.
00:29:00 But then, as you get to know the person,
00:29:04 Their story. Who they are underneath.
00:29:07 It's the combination of the two
00:29:12 Let's go for a walk.
00:29:13 - A walk? What, now?
00:29:16 Out on the streets you see things
00:29:21 It all sort of unlocks your mind.
00:29:28 This is good. This is good.
00:29:30 When you hit a wall,
00:29:32 So why did PoP break up?
00:29:34 I mean, Rhonda told me
00:29:37 We were, yes,
00:29:39 ...who convinced him
00:29:42 Shortly after, he left, taking the last
00:29:45 ...and putting them on his solo album
00:29:49 But how did you deal with that?
00:29:52 Oh, with drugs, alcohol...
00:29:54 ...and ultimately, my own solo album.
00:30:03 Cool.
00:30:04 This copy has been in the racks
00:30:07 - Come on.
00:30:09 You see, I made a little mark,
00:30:12 It sold only 50,000 copies,
00:30:15 Rolling Stone called it
00:30:17 ...not even good enough
00:30:21 Well, I'm sure there were other reviews.
00:30:24 There were, there were.
00:30:26 And they were right, by the way. Yeah.
00:30:31 To cut a long story short,
00:30:34 ...lost an incredible amount of money
00:30:36 Chris stuck by me, booked me
00:30:40 And suddenly, they liked me again.
00:30:42 It was weird.
00:30:44 The audience was a tad older, as was I...
00:30:46 ...but we were very, very profoundly happy
00:30:50 And it went on from there.
00:30:53 Cruises. Reunions. Knott's Berry Farm,
00:30:57 Busch Gardens,
00:31:00 What else can I tell you?
00:31:02 I really appreciate
00:31:07 I know what it's like
00:31:14 What?
00:31:17 Shadow.
00:31:19 I've been living with a shadow overhead
00:31:25 Now, that's a nice melody, isn't it?
00:31:27 - It's good.
00:31:29 Mind you, what do you know?
00:31:32 I never said that.
00:31:34 You prefer the lyrics.
00:31:36 I don't trust you.
00:31:37 Your turn, what's next?
00:31:39 I think that we should get
00:31:42 Please, come on, we're finally
00:31:45 I've been living with a shadow overhead
00:31:49 There'll be no more rhymes until I'm fed
00:31:52 Please, seriously, seriously.
00:31:54 I've been living with a shadow overhead
00:31:56 I could be inspired
00:32:00 - I have the perfect place.
00:32:02 It's just on the next corner.
00:32:03 - Keep moving and keep writing.
00:32:05 I've been looking
00:32:10 - That's good. That's good.
00:32:11 Shadows and light. You're deep.
00:32:14 Okay, we need two more lines
00:32:17 Soph?
00:32:21 Sophie?
00:32:23 What are you doing?
00:32:25 Nothing.
00:32:27 I thought I saw someone,
00:32:31 - Oh, there he is.
00:32:34 A very nice picture, though.
00:32:38 Interestingly enough, I mean--
00:32:42 - So, you know, that does happen.
00:32:45 Gosh, where were we? Okay.
00:32:47 Shadow overhead
00:32:49 Okay, can I just say, with all due respect,
00:32:53 What is the word?
00:32:55 And because, according to Chris,
00:32:58 ...before Cora goes to do Leno,
00:33:01 ...it would be infinitely better for me
00:33:10 Do you know this book?
00:33:14 Sally Michaels? Yes, yes.
00:33:17 - Have you read it?
00:33:19 Last book I read was The Alex Fletcher Story
00:33:26 Why?
00:33:32 I'm Sally Michaels.
00:33:37 I saw that they were giving these courses
00:33:41 ...so I signed up.
00:33:43 And my teacher was Sloan Cates.
00:33:47 Brilliant, handsome.
00:33:49 The truth is, I was in love with him.
00:33:53 And we began spending
00:33:55 Which is why I was sort of surprised
00:34:00 Yeah, he never mentioned that
00:34:04 ...who was on a year-long sabbatical
00:34:06 And when she popped in
00:34:09 ...it sort of turned into a reenactment
00:34:13 And that-- And that was that?
00:34:16 Yeah. We never saw each other again.
00:34:18 I dropped the class and a year later,
00:34:22 The Sally What's-it novel.
00:34:24 "The tale of a student
00:34:27 ...who lures a brilliant writer into an affair
00:34:31 But when he tries to break it off,
00:34:36 Well, I mean, that obviously wasn't you.
00:34:40 Well, she's a lit major from Long Island,
00:34:46 You know, talks to herself
00:34:49 Her parents founded
00:34:51 ...that now her sister runs.
00:34:54 Well, anyway, I...
00:34:56 Since then, every time I pick up a pen...
00:34:59 ...I'm haunted by those words
00:35:03 "She was a brilliant mimic." You know.
00:35:06 "She could ape Dorothy Parker
00:35:09 ...but stripped of someone else's
00:35:12 ...she was a vacant,
00:35:17 First of all, you can't listen to some jerk.
00:35:21 He's not a jerk.
00:35:24 Well, then, get the best revenge,
00:35:29 Honestly, I don't think a pop song
00:35:32 Oh, no, of course not.
00:35:35 - I didn't mean anything by it.
00:35:39 You know what I'd say
00:35:41 You can take all the novels
00:35:43 ...and not one of them
00:35:53 That is real poetry. Those are real poets.
00:35:56 Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder,
00:36:00 Okay. What if one of your heroes
00:36:04 You know, Smokey, what if he said:
00:36:07 "Alex Fletcher,
00:36:11 How would you react?
00:36:12 I know Smokey a little bit. He's too nice
00:36:17 Dylan might. Dylan would, actually.
00:36:20 Okay, Dylan walks up to you and he says,
00:36:26 - How do you react?
00:36:29 Yes. I would. I would.
00:36:31 But then, after, you know,
00:36:35 ...I would find a lyricist...
00:36:39 ...and write a song
00:36:43 And it would be a big hit, everyone
00:36:46 Suddenly I'd be less depressed
00:36:49 ...being a little bit self-indulgent,
00:36:53 ...until I'd become an emotional wreck
00:37:00 Yes, moribund.
00:37:06 - Okay, let's go. Come on.
00:37:08 I've been living with a shadow overhead
00:37:12 I've been sleeping
00:37:17 - "Clown" is not right. What is that word?
00:37:19 - Write more clearly. How can I--?
00:37:23 - It would not be the first time.
00:37:26 - Write in capital letters.
00:37:28 I'm sorry, Khan.
00:37:31 You dictate, I'll write.
00:37:34 ...and not like a small Pekingese dog.
00:37:36 What are you doing, you madwoman?
00:37:39 I can't write from across the room.
00:37:42 Well, you're not writing here.
00:37:45 I can't have you here.
00:37:46 - I'll be blocked. I'll be completely stuck.
00:37:50 I've never been the other side.
00:37:53 Push, push. Push, push.
00:38:01 Good. Better.
00:38:03 You're still a fraction close.
00:38:07 Just-- Just--
00:38:08 There, fine, good.
00:38:10 Okay.
00:38:28 And I don't think those chords are right.
00:38:31 It has to sound different than the verse.
00:38:34 What kind of different
00:38:36 I don't know.
00:38:39 And I still don't like my line
00:38:43 - It's fine.
00:38:46 We only have time for fine.
00:38:48 I tell you what.
00:38:50 ...if I can keep the chord sequence
00:38:53 This isn't a negotiation.
00:38:54 It's either right or wrong,
00:38:58 It's 4 in the morning. We're not writing the
00:39:02 It's a song for someone who's last hit
00:39:05 Please, get back to work.
00:39:06 I still don't like it.
00:39:09 And it's "Entering Bootytown."
00:39:13 And another thing,
00:39:16 I mean, it's so close.
00:39:19 We just-- We have to focus
00:39:21 ...completely understanding
00:39:24 Okay, you may now
00:39:30 All I wanna do
00:39:39 I can't make it through
00:39:51 You know, I'm tone-deaf.
00:40:14 Hey, what do you think of this?
00:40:17 Just keep writing.
00:40:46 Listen, I was thinking that "corners"
00:40:50 For "in the mind." "The corners
00:40:54 It just seems to have a better boundary
00:40:57 Should I speak to you
00:41:10 It sounds so good. I can't believe it.
00:41:13 And now...
00:41:15 ...vocals.
00:41:17 No, you see, you have to sing
00:41:20 - But I can't.
00:41:23 We are as close as we've got.
00:41:25 Your headphones and a level. You look nice.
00:41:28 How is that?
00:41:31 - Yes?
00:41:34 It's okay.
00:41:35 And...
00:41:39 ..."Way Back Into Love." Take one.
00:41:42 Oh, God. I'm getting really nervous.
00:41:45 You'll be fine.
00:41:47 ...that I've heard so much of
00:41:50 It's like my throat's closing up.
00:41:53 It's fine. It's just a three-minute song.
00:42:00 I've been living with a shadow overhead
00:42:05 I've been sleeping with a...
00:42:06 Just a little bit louder.
00:42:09 "Way Back Into Love." Take two.
00:42:15 I've been living with a shadow overhead
00:42:20 I've been sleeping
00:42:25 I've been lonely for so long
00:42:29 Trapped in the past
00:42:34 I've been hiding all my hopes
00:42:39 Just in case I ever need 'em
00:42:44 I've been setting aside time
00:42:48 To clear a little space
00:42:54 All I wanna do
00:43:04 I can't make it through
00:43:11 Hey, hey! Taxi! She's gonna have a baby!
00:43:14 Hey, what if that were true?
00:43:16 Another one.
00:43:45 - Oh, my God. It's Cora.
00:43:48 - C, you remember Alex Fletcher.
00:43:51 - Hi, Alex.
00:43:53 Hi. Aspiring lyricist, actually.
00:43:55 So Ray tells me you have a song.
00:43:58 We do. A little ditty. It's just a rough...
00:44:01 Yeah, go ahead, take it. Help yourself.
00:44:04 Oh, we're gonna do it now?
00:44:06 Great, great. No time like the present.
00:44:09 Very rough. Just put together
00:44:14 She's gonna hear my voice,
00:44:16 It's gonna be fine.
00:44:23 Anyone see Battle of the '80s Has-Beens
00:44:25 That Debbie Gibson,
00:44:33 I didn't see it.
00:45:24 This is the song I've been looking for.
00:45:27 Congratulations, guys. We gotta book.
00:45:29 Thank you so much.
00:45:32 Congratulations.
00:45:33 - D Money!
00:45:35 This way, folks.
00:45:37 It's unbelievable. We got the job.
00:45:40 I thank you. Thank you.
00:45:43 I thank you, I thank you...
00:45:49 Yes? Chris, she loved it.
00:45:52 Unbelievable!
00:45:54 Definitely. Where are you?
00:45:56 Okay, got it. Got it.
00:45:58 We're going to dinner. Come on.
00:46:02 To Sophie Fisher, the woman who paved
00:46:07 Gloria, I love your dress.
00:46:09 Oh, thank you.
00:46:12 Where do you work?
00:46:13 I'm a therapist at Columbia-Presbyterian.
00:46:16 I'm working on a study
00:46:18 Oh, my God.
00:46:19 That's a strike against us, right?
00:46:22 What is it? What?
00:46:25 - Sloan.
00:46:31 Mr. Cates, good evening.
00:46:33 I'd say about two minutes.
00:46:38 - Hi, how you doing?
00:46:42 Here's the thing...
00:46:58 Is she all right?
00:47:02 Yeah, she always does this.
00:47:05 Hang on.
00:47:13 Hello? Sophie?
00:47:15 He's at the bar.
00:47:16 I know. I know. I know.
00:47:19 He's not that great, you know.
00:47:23 - Why, come and have a look.
00:47:26 Oh, God.
00:47:28 I think I'll just stay in here
00:47:30 Maybe you could send in a salad
00:47:33 Right. I'll get the waiter.
00:47:36 Look, this is ridiculous.
00:47:39 I've been dreaming
00:47:41 I had a speech prepared for over a year.
00:47:45 Would you like to hear it?
00:47:48 Very, very much.
00:47:51 Hello there. Good evening.
00:47:57 Sloan, even though Sally Michaels
00:48:01 ...I live in the world.
00:48:03 And I can never forgive you
00:48:06 ...to create a fictional monster.
00:48:09 Sally Michaels
00:48:11 ...a shadow hanging over each phone call
00:48:15 And one cold day, when age
00:48:19 ...and your hand of its dexterity, all
00:48:23 ...from the pain you've caused
00:48:26 Or something like that.
00:48:28 But now I know
00:48:31 No. You have to say that. You have
00:48:34 Now is the perfect time.
00:48:37 You wrote a song
00:48:39 - But I can't.
00:48:41 People wait to see an ex-lover
00:48:44 It never happens.
00:48:47 But I can't. I mean, look at me.
00:48:50 I'm covered in songwriting grime.
00:48:54 Yes, yes, yes. You are a little mangy.
00:48:58 Wait. Wait. Stay.
00:49:06 Sorry, Gloria.
00:49:10 Could you accompany me
00:49:15 He's a good guy. Go ahead.
00:49:18 - Thank you. Thanks.
00:49:29 - That's fantastic.
00:49:32 Eleven years of therapy and I finally
00:49:36 Thank you so much.
00:49:37 Yes, thank you. Thank you, doctor.
00:49:40 It doesn't really fit.
00:49:41 - No, on the contrary. It fits you perfectly.
00:49:44 I'm not saying you should go
00:49:47 ...but for what you're about to do,
00:49:50 Okay. Are you ready?
00:49:53 I think I'm developing
00:49:56 Those pass very quickly, okay?
00:49:57 Shortness of breath. Blurred vision.
00:49:59 - You're fine.
00:50:02 You're beautiful. No, it's fine.
00:50:04 "I don't write bestsellers
00:50:06 And I said, "No, John, you don't write
00:50:12 Should I have stopped? Should
00:50:16 Hi. Sophie. My God, Sophie.
00:50:21 How are you?
00:50:26 I'm fine, yeah.
00:50:28 Good, it's great to see you.
00:50:31 - Alex Fletcher. Hi, how are you?
00:50:35 Well, it's been an eternity.
00:50:40 Then you were always
00:50:44 She is writing a song for Cora Corman.
00:50:48 What? No. Wait. You're a songwriter?
00:50:52 I-- I wrote...
00:50:55 Brilliant lyrics. Fantastic lyrics.
00:50:57 A lot of people
00:51:00 I had a pen, a paper and wrote...
00:51:05 Sloan, the thing is, even though
00:51:10 ...Sophie lives in the real world.
00:51:12 She can never forgive you--
00:51:13 - Mr. Cates, your table's ready.
00:51:16 Listen, I'll be right there, guys. I'm sorry.
00:51:19 They're throwing
00:51:22 It's crazy how lavish people get
00:51:25 - ...when Hollywood comes calling.
00:51:27 I've sold out. They're making a film
00:51:30 - Really?
00:51:31 It's been crazy. I wrote the script.
00:51:34 We're seeing actresses.
00:51:37 But listen, it's great seeing you.
00:51:43 Take care of yourself.
00:51:47 Take care, Allen.
00:51:54 Well...
00:51:56 ...must feel good to get that over with.
00:52:02 I just wanna go home.
00:52:04 Okay. Okay. Okay.
00:52:07 Hang on. Just hang on one second.
00:52:11 I'm sorry. I'm so sorry to bother you.
00:52:13 It would mean the world if you'd
00:52:16 I know what she came here to say, okay?
00:52:18 Some sad little story
00:52:21 ...while the truth is...
00:52:26 ...that she seduced me
00:52:29 Come on. You were engaged
00:52:32 I'd say we're done talking.
00:52:35 Bye-bye.
00:52:39 Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.
00:52:42 Wait.
00:52:46 Do me a favor.
00:52:49 I appreciate your request,
00:52:53 - Take it easy, my friend.
00:52:57 All right. All right!
00:53:00 Don't hurt his hair.
00:53:04 I'm giving up. My face is in the butter.
00:53:10 Thank you.
00:53:13 - Are you okay?
00:53:14 It's just my PoP hip. It comes from years
00:53:18 My God, I've suffered for my art.
00:53:20 No, the thing that really hurts
00:53:23 I think I may have impaled myself
00:53:25 Good thing they didn't have breadsticks.
00:53:28 Well, you should get some ice on that.
00:53:31 Only if it's attached to some whiskey.
00:53:33 Oh, God. I can't believe
00:53:36 Now I'm more of a joke to him than ever.
00:53:39 And to top it off...
00:53:41 ...I'll have my own personal nightmare
00:53:44 And you know what the worst part is?
00:53:47 You stole some poor woman's dress?
00:53:49 The worst part is that
00:53:54 I still care what he thinks.
00:53:56 I'm sorry, but how?
00:53:59 How can that possibly be?
00:54:05 Well, that's easy for you to say, but--
00:54:06 No. He is a jerk. He is a jerk.
00:54:10 No, he is, he's a jerk. He's a jerk.
00:54:13 I think that the truth is that you are terrified
00:54:17 ...because you'd have nothing to hide behind
00:54:24 Wow. I didn't see that coming.
00:54:28 No. Well...
00:54:30 ...I have amazing insight.
00:54:32 I would use it on myself,
00:54:36 And I will tell you my other insight.
00:54:38 I think you are way too talented
00:54:42 ...and unusual to let anyone
00:54:51 That's wonderfully sensitive, Alex.
00:54:54 Especially from a man
00:54:57 It forces all the blood to my heart.
00:55:09 Listen.
00:55:11 You were amazing tonight.
00:55:15 As were you.
00:55:16 The few syllables you got out
00:55:25 Does this feel any better?
00:55:27 It would if it was on the right side.
00:55:42 And that...
00:55:45 ...felt much better.
00:56:45 - Hello? Hello?
00:56:48 How's my hit songwriter?
00:56:50 Hang on. Just-- Just hang on.
00:56:53 You don't sound right.
00:56:57 I have a strange situation here.
00:56:59 Oh, you've got a strange situation?
00:57:01 I'm at Beth's soccer game with my ex-wife
00:57:05 They came on a riding mower.
00:57:08 I slept with Sophie.
00:57:09 You slept with Sophie?
00:57:12 Remember your blood pressure.
00:57:16 Are you out of your mind?
00:57:19 Unless, of course, you're happy about it,
00:57:23 - Should we do pros and cons?
00:57:27 - I think she's up. I gotta go.
00:57:30 Two o'clock. I'm gonna pick you up
00:57:32 I want you to wear the white shirt
00:57:36 Too much. Too much.
00:57:39 Good morning.
00:57:42 - Hi.
00:57:45 So I'm gonna help clean up a little bit...
00:57:49 ...seeing as we don't
00:57:51 Right. Fine. Thank you. Very nice of you.
00:57:54 I would obviously invite you to stay,
00:57:58 - Oh, really?
00:58:00 I'm headlining
00:58:03 Long Island's family fun center.
00:58:05 Biggest outdoor amusement center
00:58:08 - You have my permission to be impressed.
00:58:11 - Okay.
00:58:14 - So.
00:58:18 I mean, you...
00:58:21 You could come.
00:58:32 I said I wasn't gonna lose my head
00:58:35 - But then pop goes my heart
00:58:40 I wasn't gonna fall in love again
00:58:42 - But then pop goes my heart
00:58:46 And I just can't let you go
00:58:52 I can't lose this feeling
00:58:57 Okay. Let's hear everyone clapping.
00:59:01 Hey, come on. These guys over here on line
00:59:08 Don't-- Don't if you don't want to.
00:59:10 A twist of fate makes life worthwhile
00:59:13 You are gold and silver
00:59:18 I said I wasn't gonna lose my head
00:59:20 - But then pop goes my heart
00:59:24 And I just can't let you go
00:59:35 Thank you very much.
00:59:40 Thank you.
00:59:43 That was great. That was great.
00:59:46 - Yeah?
00:59:48 Good show.
00:59:52 - Do I really have to?
00:59:55 Wanna do "Meaningless Kiss"
00:59:58 This is embarrassing. They don't want it.
01:00:00 No, it's not.
01:00:04 I mean, I've never heard
01:00:06 ...but they're full of wonderful
01:00:10 ...and they're making people happy
01:00:13 So you should be incredibly proud
01:00:17 You're not just saying that
01:00:20 They're good, really good.
01:00:27 Okay, then.
01:00:31 It's not often one man
01:00:40 Thank you.
01:00:43 Okay. PoP face.
01:00:57 Thank you.
01:01:06 It's been so long
01:01:09 Since I've known right from wrong
01:01:12 Got no job
01:01:14 Sometimes I just sit down and sob
01:01:18 Wondering if anything will go right
01:01:24 Or will you dance with me tonight
01:01:28 When the sun departs
01:01:30 I feel a hole down in my heart
01:01:34 Put on some shoes
01:01:35 Come down here and listen to the blues
01:01:39 Wondering if anything will go right
01:01:46 Or will you dance with me tonight
01:01:50 I'm looking at you
01:01:52 You're looking at me
01:01:55 We're the only two off the dance floor
01:01:58 Do you see what I see?
01:02:01 Two broken lives
01:02:03 Working in harmony
01:02:06 Might make for a decent time
01:02:09 So get up and dance with me
01:02:13 It was a great show.
01:02:15 How much money did we make?
01:02:17 I don't talk business in front of a non-client.
01:02:20 Actually, I'm thinking
01:02:23 Well, well, thank you, Sophie.
01:02:27 In that case, I don't think it's right
01:02:31 ...in front of another client.
01:02:34 You don't know how much money
01:02:38 I have a ballpark figure.
01:02:39 Is it enough for a nice dinner?
01:02:41 Dinner. I'm supposed to go
01:02:44 Oh, God, help.
01:02:46 You know, she wouldn't yell at me
01:02:52 Oh, very well.
01:02:57 I can't go.
01:03:04 I'm losing my mind.
01:03:09 - Oh, there you go. You're gonna love these.
01:03:13 Trust me, you're gonna want
01:03:15 When, when, when. Thank you.
01:03:19 - One more. Trust me.
01:03:20 Listen, now, I don't wanna be
01:03:23 ...but I'm about to open
01:03:26 ...and I was wondering
01:03:29 Sounds wonderful. I performed
01:03:32 I threw out treats from the stage.
01:03:34 It was like a dietetic Altamont.
01:03:38 That's funny.
01:03:39 - Honey, no cellphones at the table.
01:03:43 If we break the rules, what'll the kids think?
01:03:47 Weirdo, is there a way
01:03:50 - That would be so cool.
01:03:52 I believe we can.
01:03:55 Don't bug him with stuff like that.
01:03:57 Sorry, sorry, sorry. Apologies.
01:04:00 Oh, no, honey. You go right ahead.
01:04:03 You sure? You want me
01:04:06 I'll be very quick.
01:04:08 Chris, yes? Say that again.
01:04:11 What? Is it about the song?
01:04:13 Really?
01:04:14 - What does he say?
01:04:16 Really?
01:04:18 Okay. Okay, got it.
01:04:21 Cora is back in town tomorrow...
01:04:23 ...and wants to meet us at her studio
01:04:27 And she wants to know
01:04:30 - Sounds ominous.
01:04:32 - Well, I don't-- You know, yeah.
01:04:36 You've got your worried eyes.
01:04:50 Sophie, bring those dishes in here, hon.
01:04:58 Okay, honey. You lead, I'll follow.
01:05:05 - There you go. There you go.
01:05:08 Nothing. Just looking.
01:05:11 What? What? What, what, what?
01:05:13 - Well, look. As your older sister--
01:05:17 Now, that's just uncalled for.
01:05:19 Why do you do that?
01:05:22 Look. I like Alex, you know.
01:05:26 And he ate my mashed potatoes.
01:05:27 Yes. It was a magical evening.
01:05:29 But look, hon, you don't fall a lot.
01:05:32 And I've seen the way you look at him,
01:05:35 ...just please, please make sure
01:05:39 Well, you know, I mean, I'm not falling.
01:05:43 And besides, the one time we slept
01:05:47 - You did not.
01:05:49 You slept with Alex Fletcher?
01:05:51 Oh, my God.
01:05:53 Don't worry about it, all right?
01:05:58 Besides, you know,
01:06:04 You know, I think you--
01:06:08 And you feel it in their touch.
01:06:11 In Gary's case, it was when he said
01:06:15 God, I hate her.
01:06:18 I don't know. I think it's just
01:06:22 Soph, just be careful, okay?
01:06:25 Okay.
01:06:32 And bigger. And bigger. And bigger.
01:06:38 With claps, and:
01:06:42 Ready to spin. And:
01:06:51 Well, that was fun.
01:06:54 It was, it was, it was.
01:06:56 What I imagine eating insulation
01:07:00 So Cora tomorrow?
01:07:03 Yes, tomorrow, 10:00,
01:07:07 - Should I meet you there?
01:07:10 Although I was gonna take a cab.
01:07:12 And seeing as I live
01:07:14 ...I could, theoretically, pick you up.
01:07:17 You could if I was on the street
01:07:21 I would probably see you, depending
01:07:24 I'd wear orange so you couldn't miss me.
01:07:26 You could get some road work done
01:07:34 Well, goodbye and thank you.
01:07:38 - And thank you for your support today.
01:07:43 - It was.
01:07:45 Goodbye.
01:07:54 - Goodbye.
01:08:28 I want you to hear the new intro
01:08:31 So imagine this:
01:08:33 Instead of just starting the song
01:08:35 ...we get this heavy Indian thing going,
01:08:43 Derek, give me a beat:
01:08:54 Way back into love
01:08:58 She's been living
01:09:05 She's been sleeping
01:09:13 Go Cora, go Cora
01:09:17 Cora Corman and Alex Fletcher
01:09:23 Way back into love
01:09:27 Way back into love
01:09:32 Way back into love
01:09:38 You know, I think that I will get
01:09:44 - You don't like it?
01:09:47 She had her eye on that wheatgrass
01:09:50 What you're doing,
01:09:52 It's steamy and it's sticky, you know.
01:09:56 Which is-- One is normally enough,
01:09:59 C, time for the press shoot.
01:10:01 I really like what we came up with.
01:10:03 Oh, and add another verse.
01:10:07 Another verse? Right.
01:10:09 I'm having a little pre-recording session
01:10:12 I want you both to come.
01:10:15 Great.
01:10:16 I think though, that--
01:10:19 Cheers. Thanks a lot, Ray.
01:10:21 Thanks, Derek. Nice one.
01:10:24 Don't speak. Don't say anything.
01:10:28 You didn't actually like that orgasm
01:10:32 Well, I thought it was,
01:10:35 I mean, it simultaneously destroyed
01:10:40 We have to tell her.
01:10:41 No, no. I don't think we do.
01:10:43 Honestly, if she wants to dance,
01:10:45 I don't understand. Wait. I'm sorry.
01:10:48 Your heroes, the Beatles, Smokey,
01:10:53 That's a completely different thing.
01:10:55 They wrote dinner. I write dessert.
01:10:58 No. You're better than dessert.
01:11:00 That's why I'm gonna tell her
01:11:03 - You are not gonna do that.
01:11:05 - No, you are not.
01:11:06 In that case, you are no longer invited.
01:11:09 What? She invited me.
01:11:11 She invited us, as a team.
01:11:13 Now that we disagree,
01:11:16 ...and are thus un-teamed
01:11:19 So are you going?
01:11:20 - I might. I don't wanna be rude.
01:11:23 You don't think that telling the hostess...
01:11:25 ...that she's destroyed
01:11:28 I'm enrolling you in charm school.
01:11:30 I have to say what I think.
01:11:33 You can't work this way?
01:11:36 God created the universe in six days.
01:11:38 And he never had a hit. Okay, he did.
01:11:42 I'm going to the party.
01:11:44 You are not going to the party.
01:11:47 You're grounded. Come back here.
01:11:49 - Please. I'm a little bit desperate. Please.
01:11:53 You won't. You won't because
01:12:11 - Hey, Ray.
01:12:13 - How are you?
01:12:16 So is Sophie here?
01:12:17 You know what?
01:12:20 - Chris?
01:12:22 - You know, my manager.
01:12:24 - Yeah.
01:12:27 Hey, how's it going?
01:12:33 Hey, Ray, what's up, man?
01:12:36 How's it going?
01:13:03 Hey.
01:13:04 - Where's Sophie?
01:13:06 Hang on. God, she's here. Please
01:13:10 We cannot let her talk to Cora.
01:13:13 - Who?
01:13:15 - She hates the song you wrote?
01:13:17 But she wrote the song.
01:13:21 We had a little disagreement.
01:13:23 Hi there, Soph, how are you?
01:13:25 - Hey, Sophie.
01:13:27 So you brought something,
01:13:30 Yes. My mother told me,
01:13:33 ...so I went to the Zen Eatery and got
01:13:38 Nirvana Nougat.
01:13:44 Hey. It's my favorite writers.
01:13:47 Hi, C. How are you?
01:13:48 We brought you some cookies,
01:13:51 Thank you. Derek.
01:13:53 Cora, I really wanted to talk to you--
01:13:55 About the fact that
01:13:58 ...to finish this song
01:14:01 ...in both an artistic and spiritual sense.
01:14:03 You can't leave yet. Come see the house.
01:14:05 I wanna show you the roof. It's upstairs.
01:14:08 Do you know--? Well...
01:14:13 Cora, I definitely see how much
01:14:18 Great roof. In a very interesting place
01:14:22 - Sophie was about to say something.
01:14:25 She looks like she's about
01:14:28 What I wanted to say is that I appreciate
01:14:33 ...but I really and honestly feel
01:14:39 Which means trying to make others like you,
01:14:43 I do a lot of it.
01:14:46 The song is about the struggle, you know,
01:14:50 And your very confident sexual display...
01:14:54 ...is, you know, a total contradiction
01:14:58 No, I don't think so.
01:15:01 - You're a wonderful dancer.
01:15:04 - My last CD only went to number two.
01:15:07 And Shakira is breathing down my neck.
01:15:13 You shall dance.
01:15:16 But thank you for your honesty, Sophie.
01:15:20 - Well, thank you.
01:15:24 Nice to see you, C. Talk to you later.
01:15:26 And I'm looking forward
01:15:29 - Cora, wait.
01:15:30 It was a very nice try,
01:15:33 With no help from you.
01:15:37 I did not pander. I just told her
01:15:40 - I'm gonna go tell her the truth.
01:15:42 Are you gonna use flash cards this time?
01:15:45 And you're not stubborn enough
01:15:48 I mean, I just don't wanna see you
01:15:52 Yes, yes, yes.
01:15:55 I bought it. The last copy.
01:15:58 All right, well, I insist
01:16:01 9.99, right? Do you have a penny?
01:16:02 You were trying so hard to get a hit
01:16:05 The songs were soulless.
01:16:07 I agree. But ours has soul, so...
01:16:10 But not if we ruin it. And you know that.
01:16:14 Because it won't matter.
01:16:16 Because behind
01:16:20 ...what she cares about
01:16:24 Nothing's gonna make her your pal...
01:16:25 ...any more than years with Colin
01:16:28 Because in the end, it's all just business.
01:16:30 - What is?
01:16:33 That's why they call it
01:16:35 It's a good thing.
01:16:38 I want something from you,
01:16:40 No false promises or expectations.
01:16:45 Well.
01:16:47 Congratulations on your feel-good song.
01:16:52 Can I get you a drink?
01:17:21 There's plenty of time.
01:17:24 ...teeniest little bit of the afternoon.
01:17:56 I can't read it.
01:17:59 "Sorry, I can't do this."
01:18:06 Sorry, I can't do this
01:18:11 Not sure about the scansion.
01:18:15 Yeah. I'm sorry.
01:18:19 There is no later.
01:18:22 If we don't give it to her,
01:18:25 I will have lost the job.
01:18:27 I'm sorry.
01:18:30 - Okay, look.
01:18:33 I wanna help you finish, but I can't.
01:18:35 I can't write when I feel like this.
01:18:40 I don't care. I don't care if you're inspired.
01:18:44 I just want four lines. Please.
01:18:48 - I can't.
01:18:51 - Are you saying I wanted this to happen?
01:18:54 You push and push
01:18:57 ...and talk all the time...
01:18:59 ...and screw everything up
01:19:02 Who's he? What are you talking about?
01:19:04 I read the book because I wanted
01:19:07 "You're not at all like Sally Michaels."
01:19:11 - What are you saying?
01:19:16 Oh, my God. Please take that back.
01:19:20 The poor, innocent, helpless
01:19:24 ...has co-authored
01:19:26 ...and is holding it ransom
01:19:29 You think life is this fairy tale.
01:19:33 When it turns out that everything
01:19:58 Mama says I can't, Daddy says I can
01:20:04 Slam
01:20:07 - C, Alex Fletcher is here.
01:20:11 C, could I--? Could I have a quick word?
01:20:14 - Derek, how are you? Good to see you.
01:20:20 Yo, so how's my girl Sophie, man?
01:20:22 Yeah, no, she's keeping it pretty real.
01:20:25 Yeah, what a girl.
01:20:27 C, hi. Listen, it's about
01:20:31 It's not completely formed
01:20:34 It's more a kind of string of words
01:20:38 - I think it's quite innovative.
01:20:40 Sophie faxed them over this morning.
01:20:44 It's what I always wanted to say
01:20:47 It's the perfect end to the song.
01:20:50 There are moments
01:20:55 Or if anybody feels the way I feel
01:21:00 I need inspiration
01:21:03 Not just another negotiation
01:21:11 All I wanna do
01:21:17 - Is everything okay?
01:21:20 I just-- I just completely,
01:21:23 That's okay. Let's take it from the top
01:21:26 Yep. Great.
01:21:30 Yeah, Cora Corman and Alex Fletcher
01:21:34 Way back into love
01:21:42 Hi.
01:21:43 Hello.
01:21:46 I bought these for your children because
01:21:50 They're aliens.
01:21:55 - Here, let me get that for you.
01:22:01 I am gonna go to the office.
01:22:05 - I am too. Have fun with those.
01:22:14 Put them there, thanks.
01:22:18 You coming to the concert tomorrow?
01:22:20 Can't disappoint Lucy.
01:22:23 Yes, yes, very important.
01:22:26 Chris is bringing his daughter as well,
01:22:31 I just wanted to say
01:22:34 Thank you, Alex.
01:22:36 And I'm very sorry about what I said.
01:22:39 Well, you know, life isn't a fairy tale
01:22:42 ...and I'm gonna do that in Florida.
01:22:45 Well, that's just ridiculous.
01:22:47 No one grows up in Florida.
01:22:50 Well, I'm managing
01:22:53 You should be writing,
01:22:56 Well, I can do both.
01:22:59 Swimsuit season is coming up.
01:23:02 Thing is...
01:23:05 ...I can't...
01:23:11 ...compose without you.
01:23:13 Thanks, but I don't think
01:23:21 All right. You're obviously very busy.
01:23:29 Good luck.
01:23:31 You too.
01:25:20 Cora!
01:25:26 - Gracie, aren't you excited?
01:25:30 You know what? You guys, just go.
01:25:34 - No, come on. You can't skip it.
01:25:37 I'm gonna talk to your aunt, okay?
01:25:40 - Should I meet you--?
01:25:42 - Go, walk, sit.
01:25:43 Honey, I need a second. Thank you.
01:25:47 Now, listen to me.
01:25:48 Those kids have told all of their friends
01:25:53 And they wanna share this with you.
01:25:55 Yeah. No, I know. I know. I just...
01:25:58 I don't know how I'm gonna go in there
01:26:03 I know. It's just one night, though,
01:26:07 And then he'll go his way
01:26:16 Do you have her autograph?
01:26:18 - Isn't this exciting?
01:26:20 This is so cool.
01:26:22 - Yeah, weirdo. This is so cool.
01:26:25 We're in the Cora fan club.
01:26:28 - Okay.
01:26:52 Cora!
01:26:54 Cora!
01:27:06 Cora!
01:27:32 - Look, there she is!
01:27:52 I'm starting to believe, boy
01:27:55 That this was meant to be, boy
01:27:56 'Cause I believe in karma
01:27:59 Boy, do you believe in karma?
01:28:04 Each time you put your lips to mine
01:28:09 - Hey, Gary.
01:28:15 Tell me all your fantasies tonight
01:28:19 And I will make them happen 'cause
01:28:20 I'm not satisfied if I don't get
01:28:25 My Buddha's delight
01:28:28 Om shanti, shanti
01:28:33 This Tuesday on The CW,
01:28:39 ...featuring Tiffany battling
01:28:42 ...followed by a bout
01:28:46 Tuesday night on The CW.
01:28:50 Five minutes, Mr. Fletcher.
01:28:55 Entering Bootytown
01:29:00 'Cause your booty
01:29:20 New York, I love you!
01:29:24 Shanti, shanti.
01:29:25 What's that mean?
01:29:27 And now I'd like you to hear
01:29:30 - Oh, Soph.
01:29:33 It's a new song.
01:29:35 This is it, weirdo, your song.
01:29:38 - I don't think I can listen to this.
01:29:41 ...written by Mr. Alex Fletcher.
01:29:45 Wait.
01:29:52 What? Alex Fletcher and my sister.
01:29:56 How quickly they forget.
01:29:58 Let's just go and come back
01:30:03 - Actually, I'm gonna go.
01:30:05 - Yeah, no. I'm fine. Just...
01:30:08 Yeah, I'm fine. I just wanna be alone.
01:30:32 It's never been easy for me
01:30:36 To find words to go along with a melody
01:30:43 But this time there's actually
01:30:50 So please forgive
01:30:56 Since I met you
01:31:03 It's not just my furniture
01:31:10 I was living in the past
01:31:16 And I haven't felt like this
01:31:21 And though I know
01:31:24 Based on my track record
01:31:27 I might not seem like the safest bet
01:31:34 All I'm asking you
01:31:37 Is don't write me off just yet
01:31:52 For years I've been telling myself
01:31:58 That I'm happy to live off
01:32:05 But you've given me a reason
01:32:11 Now I need you despite the fact
01:32:17 And though I know
01:32:19 I've already blown more chances
01:32:22 Than anyone should ever get
01:32:29 All I'm asking you
01:32:32 Is don't write me off just yet
01:32:39 Don't write me off just yet
01:33:01 Alex!
01:33:25 - Nobody backstage.
01:33:27 - I don't care what you want.
01:33:30 She's okay.
01:33:32 - There's nobody backstage.
01:33:34 - Well, you vouch for her, then.
01:33:36 What's wrong with you?
01:33:38 As soon as Cora's done "Slam,"
01:33:40 Okay, got it. Got it.
01:33:44 Slam
01:33:47 Mama says I can't, Daddy says I can
01:33:54 Slam
01:33:57 Come to a concert, don't bring anything?
01:34:00 Alex, that song.
01:34:03 Yeah, I know. I'm sorry.
01:34:06 No. That song was dinner.
01:34:13 Mama says I can't, Daddy says I can
01:34:18 Thank you!
01:34:23 I want you to hear my new single.
01:34:27 Thank you!
01:34:29 "Way Back Into Love," music and lyrics
01:34:34 What happened to steamy and sticky?
01:34:36 I explained to Cora that it violated
01:34:40 ...and corrupted the purity of the song.
01:34:42 When that didn't work, I told her
01:34:45 And that did it.
01:34:46 Turns out that although she thought
01:34:51 ...she is, in fact, quite the romantic.
01:34:54 - Go. Go. Go.
01:34:56 Thank you.
01:34:57 Trapped in the past
01:35:03 I've been hiding all my hopes
01:35:07 Just in case I ever need 'em
01:35:12 I've been setting aside time
01:35:16 To clear a little space
01:35:22 All I wanna do
01:35:32 I can't make it through
01:35:46 I've been watching
01:35:50 I've been searching
01:35:55 I know that it's out there
01:35:59 There's gotta be something
01:36:05 I've been looking for someone
01:36:09 Not somebody just to get me
01:36:14 I could use some direction
01:36:19 And I'm open to your suggestions
01:36:24 All I wanna do
01:36:33 I can't make it through
01:36:41 And if I open my heart to you
01:36:45 I'm hoping you'll show me what to do
01:36:50 And if you help me to start again
01:36:55 You know that I'll be there