Henry Fool
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You want some? |
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I'm gonna kill you! |
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Where the hell have you been? |
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-Mom, come on and eat! |
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-Then why did I cook? |
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I don't know why you bother. |
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Eat, Simon. |
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God! I want to get fucked. |
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You okay? |
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See ya. |
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Get up off your knees. |
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Where do you have to go to get |
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-Say something. |
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What? |
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Kiss my ass. |
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Fucker. |
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Asshole! |
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Centuries ago, |
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-Where do you come from? |
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I go where I will |
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That's why I'm in trouble. |
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I'm sort of |
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an exilé. |
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Why are you in trouble? |
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An honest man |
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Remember that. |
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How do you know my name? |
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I am not retarded. |
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Yeah, well. |
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People... |
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I mean... |
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they think... |
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you know... |
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because... |
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I see. |
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Here. |
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Take this. |
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And... |
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this. |
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Keep them with you |
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if you feel you've got something |
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You stop |
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What are these? |
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My life's work. |
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My memoirs. |
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My confession. |
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What have you done? |
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I've been bad. |
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Repeatedly. |
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But why brag? |
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The details of my exploits |
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far more expansive |
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What is this? |
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It's a philosophy. |
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A poetics. |
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A politics, if you will. |
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A literature of protest. |
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A novel of ideas. |
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A pornographic magazine of |
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It is in the end whatever |
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And when I'm through with it |
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straight through |
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They're throwing |
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Come on, |
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No! |
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I don't want trouble. |
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Once, I forget where I was, |
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somewhere hot. |
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Dangerous location, the water was |
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A crowd of drunken motherfuckers, |
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shows up at my hotel room and |
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And I say: |
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"Listen, 'hombres'... |
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You got me outnumbered 4 to 1. |
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and not a soul in this dimly-lit |
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But one of you... |
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one of you is gonna have |
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Period. |
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Silence. |
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I repeat myself. |
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"One of you jerks, is gonna have |
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I promise. It's a small thing, |
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But I will succeed. |
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Because it's the only thing |
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So, just take a good look |
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and think it over |
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And then, what happened? |
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Well... |
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here I am... |
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still... |
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after all. |
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Did you throw up |
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They were throwing bottles |
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She's got some ex-con |
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Tattoos all over himself |
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Did you take your pills? |
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You want me |
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What's the use? She might |
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She's not always gonna have the ass |
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Good morning, Simon. |
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A glorious day, huh? |
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Can you lend me US$ 2O? |
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Thanks. |
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Where's the library |
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Down the highway about |
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Excellent. I'm polishing up the |
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and I need a |
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reference section. |
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I thought... |
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I was... |
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I wanted to... |
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maybe... |
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Can I take this? |
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I'll correct the spell. |
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-Simon, who did this to you? |
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-Who's eyes? |
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I knew I could do it. |
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You should take him home. |
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Mr. Fool, what is this? |
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-It's poetry. |
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Of course I'm sure. |
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It made my daughter sing. |
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-Keep still. |
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Fine. You do it, Simon. |
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Mom! Simon's got a broken rib |
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and he won't let me disinfect |
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-Fay, just take him to the hospital! |
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Simon Grim, you go to the hospital |
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We gotta talk. |
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What the hell were you trying |
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-Nothing. |
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-Iambic what? |
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Look, in my opinion this |
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Though your spelling is Neanderthal |
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your instincts are profound. But the |
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It can be expanded, followed-thru, |
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Are you willing |
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To really work on it, to give it |
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and discouragement, to rise up to the |
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And don't give me that wonder struck |
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It hurts to breathe. |
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Of course it does. |
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Have a drink. |
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Do you find me attractive? |
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Yes. |
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-I look young for my age, don't I? |
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How old do you think I am? |
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You look young. |
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How young? |
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I don't know. Young. |
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But how? Do I look more |
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3O. |
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Listen, you geek. After a couple of |
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Warren... |
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Bug off, Vicky. |
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"Saving America from itself." |
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-What the fuck is this? |
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and Congressman Owen Feer, the good |
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Yeah? Like what? |
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He wants to win back this |
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And restore a kind of cultural and |
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What time does your |
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Nine o'clock. |
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How about I come over |
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I don't know, Warren. |
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Come on. |
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I mean it. |
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How dare you put something like |
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-It's poetry. |
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A product of a diseased mind! |
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You see, Simon, |
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There's there... |
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T-H-E-R-E. |
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"There are the doughnuts." |
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Then there's their. |
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T-H-E-I-R. |
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Which is the possessive. |
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"It is their doughnut." |
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Then, finally... |
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there's they're. |
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T-H-E-Y, apostrophe, R-E. |
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A contraction. |
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Meaning they're. |
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"They're the doughnut people." |
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Got it? |
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If you're gonna read Wordsworth, you |
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This odoripherous tome you're so |
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And you need |
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I'll go to the library and I'll get |
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Thank you, but that's okay. I'll |
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From work? |
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Oh, yeah. Maybe not today. |
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Quit. |
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-My job? |
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Why? |
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You need time to write, Simon. |
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But I like my job. |
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A vocation like ours, Simon, |
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You can't put a fence |
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We think and feel when |
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We are the servants of our muse, |
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Can I read your confession? |
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No. |
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Not yet. Soon. We'll see. |
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-Is it almost finished? |
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avocation like ours, it's... |
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you can't put a fence around a man's |
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takes a lifetime, really. |
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It's a life's work. |
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But soon. Don't worry about it. |
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I gotta go. |
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See you. |
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What are you |
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I'm writing a poem. |
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So what? It's not so great. |
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Is that him? |
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Pardon me, Simon. |
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Look, I'm the editor of |
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One of the editors. |
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-One of the editors. And we... |
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I... |
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wanted to know if we can print |
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Why? |
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-Because I think it's great. |
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-Who cares what you think? |
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-Well known drag. |
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Mom, did you |
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I guess so. |
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Good evening, Fay. |
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What do you want? |
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I've got these |
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Leave them there |
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Where is he? |
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Henry? |
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Mommy! |
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Simon, are you |
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This year, when you go to the polls, |
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He wants to restore America to its |
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power and opportunity. |
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To revitalize |
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and lead the human race to even |
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prosperity and security. |
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He's a good man. |
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Immigrant. |
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Listen... |
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I know a man. |
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His name is Angus James, and he is a |
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Smart, adventurous, |
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When the time is right, I'll |
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He'll respect my opinion. |
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That man was here again |
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A man? What man? |
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You know. That guy. |
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Why do they torment me like this? |
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-They're like a bunch of mosquitoes. |
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They want to suffocate me, Simon. |
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-Why? |
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They're afraid of what I might do. |
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They're afraid of my ideas. You |
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We are? |
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We are outsiders. |
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too deeply. |
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Our mere existence is a threat |
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Sure, they'll name awing of |
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But now where we are alive, |
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Look, Simon... |
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I made love to your mother |
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and now I'm beginning to think that |
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I mean to say that |
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I don't want |
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Bad move, Simon. |
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A poet's gotta be able |
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Am I really a poet? |
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Of course you are. |
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A great poet. |
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But you need experience. |
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You need to do something |
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Come on. Let's go out. |
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Have you got any money? |
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That man is a bad influence. |
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To whom? |
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Simon. |
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-Hey, Simon. Wake up. |
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It's a computer. |
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-Here's the manual. |
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I stole it. Now, listen. Remember we |
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...to the readability of form. |
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-I cannot work on these conditions. |
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-Get a life! |
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Beast! Fiend! Rapist! |
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Oh, shut up, mom. |
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I am not a rapist. |
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Shit. Come on. This way. |
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Keep a lookout. |
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What's going on? |
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What's wrong? |
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I doubt. |
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So, you're an honest man. |
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I don't know if there are grounds |
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Does it make a difference? |
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-A difference in what? |
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Is this away to |
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-Your vocation makes a difference. |
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Because vocation is the difference. |
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Listen, father. |
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Let's go have a drink. |
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-Are you a registered voter? |
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I could give you some information |
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This man will make a big difference |
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-Pardon me, sir. |
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Right. |
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What time does your mother get off? |
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Don't you dare talk to me that way. |
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-Pearl, what are you doing here? |
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-You and Vicky got back together? |
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I saw this retard |
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He's gonna be the next |
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Keep dreaming, Warren. |
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-I like him. |
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He's a decent man. |
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and he totally simplifies them. |
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-You still sell dope? |
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You know what the problem |
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Me. I'm the problem. We live |
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where the work ethic |
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and male responsibility |
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Come on, Pearl. |
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If she gives you any trouble, |
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-What do you mean, you quit? |
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-Why? |
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Like what? |
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Opportunity will step out of the |
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-Are you drunk? |
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I'm not getting a job. |
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-Who's gonna look after mom? |
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If you treat mom |
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she's gonna stay like, |
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Mom can't be left alone with |
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Who's been keeping an eye on her |
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Simon? |
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Henry, your parole officer |
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He told me that if you don't call |
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-He wants you to call him! |
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He was talking to Mr. Deng too. |
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Simon, just shut the fuck up! |
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Forgive me. |
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Forgive me, Simon. |
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Do you have a library card? |
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Check this out for me. Milton. |
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It's important my confession |
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comb previous evidence, help chart |
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inevitability of my ideas. |
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Wander around. |
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Feel them. |
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-Now, listen. I gotta go. |
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What did you do? |
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I got caught. |
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-How are you, Henry? |
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Have you found a job? |
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How about those Alcoholics Anonymous |
00:50:15 |
What about that assistant librarian |
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I tried, Henry. |
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-So, what happened? |
00:50:28 |
I mean, your record, |
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...to have you at the library. |
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They think you'd be |
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Or worse. |
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So my word is not enough. |
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My promise, worthless. |
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The fact that I have served my time |
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...continuing guilt. |
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-What's that? |
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I'm creating my resume. |
00:51:18 |
This computer has got |
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Bought some special stationery too. |
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It's roses. |
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Can you type my |
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-That's your poem? |
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Simon, mom's right about you. |
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A poem's supposed to be a small, |
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Look at this. |
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I was caught. |
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Yes. I was caught once. |
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In flagrante delictum screwing |
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She was an ugly |
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But she knew how to play |
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which, I admit... |
00:52:57 |
are deep and many. |
00:53:04 |
You appear shocked. |
00:53:12 |
It was a pathetic little conspiracy. |
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to discredit me and my ideas. |
00:53:21 |
To label me a mere pedophile. As if |
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As if Socrates himself hadn't |
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for corrupting |
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Seven years. |
00:53:41 |
Seven years for one afternoon |
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But, what of it? |
00:53:53 |
Who cares? |
00:53:56 |
Prison is not so bad. |
00:54:00 |
Particularly if one's free from the |
00:54:09 |
They were not lost years. |
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I put them to good use. |
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I began my major |
00:54:19 |
Believe me, Simon. |
00:54:22 |
This incident with the girl... |
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prison... |
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pales to insignificance in the |
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Nothing in comparison to the day |
00:54:44 |
We are told not to judge. |
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Not to look into our neighbor's eyes |
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This is difficult, I admit. |
00:54:55 |
But having a good friend |
00:54:59 |
Yes, I see. |
00:55:06 |
But... |
00:55:08 |
I mean... |
00:55:13 |
do you ever think that... |
00:55:16 |
that Henry is... |
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dangerous? |
00:55:23 |
He needs help. |
00:55:28 |
Yours, especially. |
00:55:32 |
The best parts of himself surface |
00:55:39 |
Let yourself be taught. Show |
00:55:43 |
In this way, perhaps... |
00:55:45 |
Well... |
00:55:47 |
there's hope for everyone. |
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Even Henry. |
00:55:54 |
The greats all say |
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Little. And, what little |
00:56:07 |
In other words, follow your |
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without regard for the apparent |
00:56:14 |
which has no needs of such, |
00:56:18 |
in which it is |
00:56:21 |
We can only hope to collide with |
00:56:25 |
...this divine fatigue, this... |
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As I tried to |
00:56:37 |
"We know we have fallen, |
00:56:40 |
-When were you in Paris? |
00:56:43 |
But did they listen to me? |
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-You okay, Fay? |
00:56:52 |
Your poem brought my period |
00:56:55 |
So, just shut up. |
00:56:58 |
-Simon, can I have your autograph? |
00:57:04 |
-What of your friend, the publisher? |
00:57:08 |
-Angus James. |
00:57:10 |
Because it's not done yet. |
00:57:13 |
When is it gonna |
00:57:17 |
-I don't know. |
00:57:19 |
-Instead of hanging with groupies. |
00:57:23 |
-Pardon me. Is this your laptop? |
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parts of it to different magazines |
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-You know, substantiate it. |
00:57:34 |
A preoccupation with excrement. |
00:57:37 |
That's what the Board of Education |
00:57:47 |
-Hello. |
00:57:49 |
I'm Edna Rodriguez and I write for |
00:57:54 |
I was just wondering if I can |
00:58:01 |
Simon! |
00:58:05 |
You can't talk too long with him, |
00:58:09 |
That's all he does. Can you believe |
00:58:14 |
Simon, Edna. |
00:58:17 |
The parent's association is |
00:58:22 |
The teachers are defending |
00:58:25 |
critical taste and sensibility. The |
00:58:28 |
considers the poem emblematic of |
00:58:31 |
disintegration. How do you feel |
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Simon, answer the woman. |
00:58:46 |
-I need my prescription pills. |
00:58:49 |
Mrs. Grim, what was Simon |
00:58:53 |
-We all thought he was retarded. |
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-Never said a word. |
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-Had no friends. |
00:58:59 |
"Dear Mr. Grim: |
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we here at the magazine consider |
00:59:06 |
and consistently print the work |
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Every week we are forced to return |
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and include a brief |
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But this tract you sent us demands |
00:59:23 |
as the effect your words |
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Drop dead. |
00:59:32 |
Sincerely, the editors." |
00:59:35 |
"De gustibus non disputandum est." |
00:59:42 |
"You can't argue with taste?" |
00:59:45 |
About taste. You can't argue about |
00:59:50 |
The other 25 are almost as bad. |
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What do you mean, you |
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You bother because you |
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Do I? |
01:00:07 |
Of course you do. |
01:00:09 |
I'm not so sure sometimes. |
01:00:12 |
Can you sit there, look me in the |
01:00:17 |
That it is not a work |
01:00:20 |
and ethical depth? |
01:00:23 |
That it is not a profound meditation |
01:00:30 |
-I... |
01:00:35 |
No. |
01:00:36 |
-I can't. |
01:00:57 |
Can you recommend it to your |
01:01:01 |
Can you recommend |
01:01:04 |
-That might not be easy. |
01:01:07 |
It's been a long time. My name might |
01:01:14 |
-But he's your friend, right? |
01:01:17 |
You said he |
01:01:32 |
Look, Simon. |
01:01:36 |
Opinions come and go. |
01:01:40 |
To be honest, |
01:01:45 |
they've not always |
01:01:47 |
or even calmly. |
01:01:50 |
They're upsetting. |
01:01:55 |
You see, what I'm |
01:01:58 |
Too uncompromising. |
01:02:00 |
It'll take time |
01:02:02 |
It's ahead of its time, perhaps, |
01:02:15 |
a recommendation from me might |
01:02:37 |
Henry, why can't |
01:02:43 |
Because certain works need to be |
01:02:46 |
for one to appreciate |
01:02:55 |
Simon, wake up. |
01:02:58 |
He's afraid that his reputation will |
01:03:01 |
-His reputation as what? |
01:03:04 |
-Give me a break. |
01:03:06 |
marginalized |
01:03:08 |
If he's such a genius, why doesn't |
01:03:12 |
He has. He's been working on it for |
01:03:16 |
Yeah, I bet. |
01:03:20 |
It's quite serious and difficult |
01:03:23 |
Have you read it? |
01:03:25 |
No. Not yet. Soon. |
01:03:27 |
Certain work needs to be |
01:03:29 |
in order for one to appreciate |
01:03:36 |
Yeah, well. Whatever. |
01:03:40 |
Go to this Angus James yourself |
01:03:44 |
I'm going to fight for a job at the |
01:03:50 |
Make sure mom |
01:03:53 |
See ya. |
01:05:26 |
Please, don't stop. |
01:05:41 |
That was nice. |
01:05:43 |
Yes, it was nice. |
01:05:46 |
But it was unremarkable. |
01:05:57 |
Does that matter? |
01:06:02 |
Yes... |
01:06:04 |
it does. |
01:07:41 |
Hi, I'll take that. |
01:07:48 |
Aren't you the messenger? |
01:07:52 |
No. |
01:07:55 |
Well, then you must |
01:08:08 |
I'm here to see |
01:08:11 |
Are you? |
01:08:13 |
The book we know, Angus, will be |
01:08:18 |
Novels, articles, newspapers, |
01:08:23 |
You're telling me to get |
01:08:26 |
We've got to reinvent the publishing |
01:08:29 |
I'm sorry to disturb you, gentlemen. |
01:08:34 |
that seems to have written a poem. |
01:08:37 |
And I recall how in last month's |
01:08:39 |
for us to be on the lookout for |
01:08:42 |
un-established quarters |
01:08:45 |
-Did I say that? |
01:08:47 |
Twice. |
01:08:48 |
Okay, Laura. Make an appointment. |
01:08:51 |
Right-o. |
01:08:53 |
So, how is the digital revolution |
01:08:58 |
Why can't I see him now? |
01:09:00 |
Because he's a very |
01:09:04 |
you're not. |
01:09:10 |
Be reasonable. |
01:09:13 |
Why? |
01:09:14 |
I don't think people are gonna |
01:09:17 |
-It's not television... |
01:09:20 |
Angus, look. We have |
01:09:22 |
In every home in America, the PC |
01:09:27 |
And it'll be a direct connection |
01:09:30 |
An unprecedented transformation |
01:09:33 |
We'll become more informed, more |
01:09:37 |
and, well, like I said, |
01:09:42 |
I'm sorry to disturb you |
01:09:44 |
I'll call security for this one. But |
01:09:48 |
just how marginal the undiscovered |
01:09:53 |
-Pretty damn marginal, I think. |
01:09:56 |
-How's he striking? |
01:10:00 |
I read about him. He hangs around |
01:10:11 |
Hello. Why do you think I should |
01:10:18 |
-Because it's a masterpiece. |
01:10:21 |
-He's adorable. |
01:10:23 |
I'm sure not. I assume you can |
01:10:28 |
Just say "yes." |
01:10:30 |
Maybe. |
01:10:31 |
Get him a coffee, Laura. |
01:10:33 |
-Have a seat, Mr. Grim. |
01:10:35 |
-What about Steve? |
01:10:38 |
Angus, listen... |
01:10:40 |
-Henry, put those magazines back. |
01:10:46 |
-It's not good for you. |
01:10:50 |
I refuse to discriminate |
01:10:57 |
-You can't smoke in here anymore. |
01:11:00 |
It's the law. |
01:11:09 |
This place is losing |
01:11:13 |
Business is good. The kids |
01:11:17 |
...talk about art and read poetry. |
01:11:20 |
These kids today, |
01:11:26 |
This is really quite |
01:11:28 |
I've made a career |
01:11:33 |
But this is profoundly |
01:11:36 |
This is only my opinion, |
01:11:39 |
Good night, Laura. Call Norton |
01:11:42 |
I refuse to admit that I've ever |
01:11:48 |
You got talent. You have an innate |
01:11:52 |
A good ear, maybe. But you |
01:11:57 |
And this twisted reasoning that |
01:12:01 |
it's... |
01:12:05 |
Why did you bring |
01:12:08 |
A friend of mine spoke of you. |
01:12:12 |
Yes, well, of course |
01:12:16 |
Who is this person? |
01:12:22 |
His name is Henry Fool. |
01:12:31 |
Never heard of him. |
01:12:49 |
I remember Henry. |
01:13:01 |
He used to be |
01:13:12 |
Simon? |
01:14:11 |
-How much do I owe you? |
01:14:15 |
That can't be right. So what, |
01:14:20 |
-You got a couple of bucks? |
01:14:23 |
Of course. When noble minds shrink |
01:14:27 |
scoundrels will rush in |
01:14:30 |
It's every American's right. |
01:14:35 |
And yet another opportunity |
01:14:39 |
Anybody home? |
01:14:46 |
Mom? |
01:14:52 |
Henry, got any cigarettes? |
01:18:24 |
Let us pray. |
01:18:27 |
Lord, grant the peace be within |
01:18:34 |
May the pain and confusion |
01:18:38 |
be forth through |
01:18:40 |
so that she may enter |
01:18:43 |
and live in the light of God. |
01:18:46 |
Amen. |
01:19:39 |
So I was a janitor. So what? |
01:19:44 |
-Angus said he didn't even know you. |
01:19:48 |
We used to talk sometimes, |
01:19:52 |
He said he liked my ideas. |
01:19:54 |
Being a janitor is a good |
01:19:57 |
Especially the night shift. All that |
01:20:02 |
Do it. |
01:20:13 |
-Anyway, he hated my poem. |
01:20:17 |
He wouldn't know a vital piece |
01:20:21 |
The hell with him! He's not |
01:20:25 |
-Nobody likes it. |
01:20:28 |
A prophet is seldom heeded |
01:20:32 |
Do it. |
01:20:38 |
Hey, look. Treasure. |
01:20:44 |
-What is this? |
01:20:48 |
It's a ring. Jewelry. |
01:20:51 |
I think it's a gasket, a fitting for |
01:21:59 |
Warren, I found Pearl wandering |
01:22:04 |
-He lost. |
01:22:06 |
-Congressman Feer. |
01:22:11 |
What's the fucking use? |
01:22:14 |
You make sacrifices, |
01:22:18 |
try to contribute something |
01:22:20 |
and then lose to a bunch |
01:22:27 |
I don't give a shit anymore. |
01:22:44 |
Vicky? |
01:22:48 |
What happened to you? |
01:22:55 |
He's a good man, Henry. |
01:23:03 |
I guess not. |
01:23:05 |
He's terribly disappointed. |
01:23:15 |
Thanks. |
01:23:18 |
And you don't? |
01:23:28 |
I love him. |
01:23:40 |
-Where's the beer? |
01:23:43 |
Coffee. Espresso. Cappuccino. Café |
01:23:47 |
Give me a double espresso |
01:23:51 |
Do you mind paying? |
01:23:54 |
Did you go to the |
01:23:57 |
No. But it's okay. Simon's gonna |
01:24:01 |
-I'm concerned about your friend. |
01:24:04 |
It seems he gave an obscene |
01:24:07 |
-Get out of here. When? |
01:24:09 |
-This is obviously a love letter. |
01:24:14 |
-Where did you get it? |
01:24:16 |
Oh, slut! |
01:24:18 |
She was trying to warn other |
01:24:25 |
Does all of this is |
01:24:28 |
-About how you can get pornography? |
01:24:32 |
-You can send dirty pictures. |
01:24:35 |
-Yeah. |
01:24:39 |
I'll see you |
01:24:41 |
Gnoc, give me another one of these |
01:24:52 |
Hello, Fay. |
01:24:55 |
Go away. |
01:25:01 |
You gotta get out |
01:25:04 |
You can't blame yourself for not |
01:25:11 |
Is there something you want? |
01:25:17 |
Have you got the Internet |
01:25:20 |
Yeah, so what? |
01:25:25 |
Look, Fay. About between |
01:25:29 |
I don't want to |
01:25:36 |
Type that part of Simon's |
01:25:39 |
What? |
01:25:41 |
Go ahead. |
01:25:43 |
No. |
01:25:46 |
Why not? |
01:25:48 |
Because. |
01:25:50 |
Come on, Fay. |
01:25:54 |
-I don't know if Simon would want it. |
01:25:58 |
Just the first ten verses. |
01:26:02 |
I don't know... |
01:26:04 |
He'll thank you for it later. |
01:26:25 |
Henry? |
01:26:59 |
Did you see him? |
01:27:01 |
-He came by this afternoon. |
01:27:06 |
No. |
01:27:10 |
You've gotta tell him, Fay. |
01:27:14 |
He thinks I'm a slut. |
01:27:26 |
Simon, I don't feel so good. |
01:27:42 |
What's wrong? |
01:27:45 |
I feel all kind of |
01:27:56 |
-How many of these did you have? |
01:28:09 |
-Henry, we have to talk. |
01:28:12 |
Fay's taking a shower. |
01:28:15 |
How much you think |
01:28:19 |
Henry, Fay is pregnant. |
01:28:28 |
She's pregnant |
01:28:50 |
Jesus! |
01:29:32 |
Henry... |
01:30:15 |
I, Henry, take you, Fay, |
01:30:19 |
I, Henry, take you, Fay, |
01:30:22 |
And do promise before |
01:30:25 |
And do promise before |
01:30:28 |
To be a loving |
01:30:32 |
To be a loving |
01:30:34 |
In plenty and in want... |
01:30:36 |
In plenty and in want... |
01:30:38 |
In joy and in sorrow... |
01:30:41 |
In joy and in sorrow... |
01:30:43 |
In sickness and in health... |
01:30:46 |
In sickness and in health... |
01:30:47 |
For as long as |
01:30:51 |
For as long as |
01:30:55 |
Bless, o Lord, this ring, and he who |
01:31:00 |
may abide in Your peace and continue |
01:31:08 |
In God has joined, |
01:31:30 |
-Where did you get this? |
01:31:35 |
They're even talking |
01:31:41 |
There's a man from the radio |
01:31:44 |
and a story about some kids burning |
01:31:48 |
It all started here in Queens, Jim, |
01:31:51 |
about a year ago, when local garbage |
01:31:58 |
what many regard as vicious, anti |
01:32:03 |
This is outrageous! |
01:32:04 |
Measures must be taken. |
01:32:06 |
Have we debased our culture |
01:32:10 |
that a garbage man with a head |
01:32:13 |
is legitimately |
01:32:15 |
and where the filth he spews can be |
01:32:21 |
Is this what we have come to? |
01:32:24 |
highest ideals, but a cynical, |
01:32:28 |
In the past three days |
01:32:30 |
to the usual parade |
01:32:33 |
the posturing, the preening, |
01:32:36 |
of the residual puritan element |
01:32:39 |
that rears its ugly head every time |
01:32:44 |
I'm very attracted to what I feel is |
01:32:49 |
That is the authentic thrashing |
01:32:53 |
And, moreover, I find the kind |
01:32:57 |
that is always symptomatic |
01:33:01 |
In Rome, the Pope issued a message |
01:33:05 |
plight against what he termed |
01:33:08 |
He did not mention |
01:33:11 |
but offered a prayer for the young, |
01:33:14 |
need of faith, not the illusion of |
01:33:19 |
drugs, and |
01:33:21 |
Also in the news today: the |
01:33:42 |
God, Simon, you're like |
01:33:51 |
I'm willing |
01:33:54 |
I know. It's just... |
01:33:55 |
What? You got other offers? |
01:33:57 |
Well, yeah... |
01:34:00 |
-But... |
01:34:04 |
Why have you reconsidered? |
01:34:08 |
Because I think your writing |
01:34:11 |
But you don't like it. |
01:34:15 |
It's growing on me. |
01:34:18 |
-What were the terms? |
01:34:23 |
Up front. |
01:34:24 |
-Royalties? |
01:34:28 |
Well, that could be better. |
01:34:30 |
But it is a hundred thousand dollars |
01:34:34 |
You could use that. |
01:34:37 |
-So it's a good deal? |
01:34:42 |
So I should take it? |
01:34:48 |
No. |
01:34:49 |
Try to get him |
01:35:01 |
I've let |
01:35:07 |
I've let myself be caught in a |
01:35:14 |
How did I get here? |
01:35:17 |
How did this happen to me? |
01:35:21 |
I'm going to be |
01:35:26 |
I need time |
01:35:31 |
time to finish my confession. |
01:35:34 |
I can't work for a living. |
01:35:37 |
Simon, it's impossible. |
01:35:41 |
My genius would be wasted |
01:35:47 |
This is how great |
01:35:50 |
Their hearts are at the right |
01:35:53 |
They get sidetracked, |
01:35:59 |
How could I've |
01:36:16 |
Henry, please let |
01:36:19 |
Angus James is convinced my poem is |
01:36:24 |
He'll read your book and |
01:36:26 |
If I ask him to. |
01:36:30 |
Really? |
01:36:40 |
I'll insist he |
01:36:45 |
or I won't let him |
01:36:48 |
You'd do that? |
01:36:51 |
You'd do that for me? |
01:37:01 |
You saved my life. |
01:37:08 |
Do you realize |
01:37:17 |
I owe you everything. |
01:40:34 |
Is it really that bad? |
01:40:39 |
Yes. |
01:40:47 |
Maybe your expectations |
01:40:49 |
Are you sure you're |
01:41:09 |
-You read this? |
01:41:12 |
And you want me |
01:41:15 |
-Yes. |
01:41:19 |
Yes. |
01:41:26 |
Simon... |
01:41:28 |
this book is |
01:41:36 |
That's what you said |
01:41:43 |
I'm offering you a real expression |
01:41:48 |
US$ 2OO,OOO, |
01:41:56 |
But just exactly what is the |
01:42:04 |
Simon, you don't |
01:42:09 |
but my experience as a publisher. |
01:42:13 |
that your poem will make more money |
01:42:18 |
You will never have to work again |
01:42:21 |
or in anything else, |
01:42:23 |
Whereas this... |
01:42:28 |
The most I can say |
01:42:33 |
the man is a scoundrel. |
01:42:36 |
-He taught me everything I know. |
01:42:39 |
He encouraged what was expressive |
01:42:43 |
He inspired you to act. |
01:42:48 |
How about if my advance |
01:42:51 |
-It isn't about money, Simon. |
01:42:57 |
I will not publish |
01:43:05 |
Will you sign the contract? |
01:43:16 |
I'm gonna go get your coat. |
01:43:19 |
-Where is your coat? |
01:43:23 |
I'm gonna go and get |
01:43:39 |
Get in the car! |
01:43:43 |
-I want to go up front! |
01:44:01 |
When did the water broke? |
01:44:03 |
-Give me an ultrasonograph. |
01:44:09 |
-She's losing her heartbeat. |
01:44:12 |
-Give her oxygen. |
01:44:41 |
What happened? |
01:44:44 |
It's a... |
01:44:49 |
it's a boy. |
01:44:53 |
So, how did it |
01:45:02 |
Listen, Henry. Angus |
01:45:05 |
Oh, I see. |
01:45:08 |
-Well, what now? |
01:45:10 |
-Did he suggest changes? |
01:45:13 |
There are things I can do |
01:45:16 |
Accessible? |
01:45:18 |
I can soften up some of the language |
01:45:21 |
Take out some of the more |
01:45:23 |
and popularize the underlying |
01:45:27 |
I can change its mode. Make it |
01:45:31 |
No, don't. |
01:45:33 |
I appreciate your |
01:45:35 |
But the integrity of the work |
01:45:46 |
No, really, Henry. Don't. |
01:45:53 |
What are you saying? |
01:45:56 |
That it doesn't |
01:45:58 |
I'm saying Angus James |
01:46:04 |
-Did you tell him what you think? |
01:46:07 |
Yes, it does. |
01:46:10 |
I gave it to him to read and he |
01:46:14 |
You can refuse to let him |
01:46:28 |
I can't do that. |
01:46:38 |
You said you would. |
01:46:44 |
That was before |
01:47:01 |
I signed the contract. |
01:47:08 |
Look, Henry. |
01:47:12 |
I... |
01:47:15 |
I don't know. |
01:47:17 |
If I told you when I read it, it was |
01:47:23 |
-I would've respected your opinion. |
01:47:28 |
Well, is there? |
01:47:37 |
I don't know. |
01:47:41 |
because it was good, |
01:47:56 |
Oh, how perfectly |
01:47:59 |
Look, Henry. |
01:48:03 |
I wrote poetry |
01:48:09 |
I worked. I worked |
01:48:12 |
and comfortably dismissed the |
01:48:16 |
Is that such a priority? Is that |
01:48:22 |
To drag what's best in him out into |
01:48:25 |
slob with some pretense to taste |
01:48:45 |
Maybe. |
01:48:48 |
Maybe it is. |
01:48:58 |
You must be pretty impressed |
01:49:03 |
The all too obviously |
01:49:07 |
The important new voice. |
01:49:12 |
You'd be nowhere without |
01:49:18 |
I'm leaving. |
01:49:23 |
I saw you for what you were |
01:49:29 |
I hold no grudge and I'm sure you'll |
01:49:37 |
The world is full of shit. |
01:49:40 |
The world is full of shit. |
01:49:45 |
And you have to walk through it. |
01:49:49 |
I'm sorry, but you're good at it. |
01:49:54 |
Perhaps I wasn't made |
01:49:59 |
Go on, now. |
01:50:02 |
Leave. |
01:50:04 |
Do what you're good at. Go. |
01:51:05 |
-What are you doing? |
01:51:11 |
About what? |
01:51:14 |
Nothing. |
01:51:22 |
Play. |
01:52:06 |
Henry, what did I tell you about |
01:52:09 |
-Say hello to Patty, Ned. |
01:52:11 |
-How are you doing, sweetie? |
01:52:15 |
-Nothing. |
01:52:21 |
-How's that? |
01:52:23 |
Of course. See, that'll teach you. |
01:52:50 |
Pearl! |
01:52:54 |
I'm warning you. |
01:53:08 |
That's it. |
01:53:10 |
Perfect! |
01:53:13 |
-Hey, Fool, it's about your friend. |
01:53:19 |
The controversial and reclusive |
01:53:23 |
has been awarded |
01:53:26 |
The Swedish academy, which will |
01:53:30 |
praised Mr. Grim for works of great |
01:53:35 |
rendering of the desperate, |
01:53:38 |
in a language packet in our |
01:53:43 |
They must be hard out for geniuses |
01:53:47 |
when I first met him, he didn't even |
01:53:52 |
-He's a fraud. |
01:53:55 |
Stir things up so as to get in |
01:53:59 |
He's a great American |
01:54:02 |
Poet my ass! |
01:54:05 |
I could puke all over a leaf and |
01:54:11 |
Come over here, and I'll cripple |
01:54:17 |
Henry! |
01:54:19 |
Listen, you degenerate. I've had it. |
01:54:25 |
Ned, have you been drinking? |
01:54:27 |
His throat hurt from smoking. |
01:54:31 |
Henry, don't come home tonight. |
01:54:56 |
Who's winning? |
01:54:58 |
Nobody. |
01:55:03 |
What's going on in there? |
01:55:06 |
We got out rock and |
01:55:09 |
Poetry readings just don't |
01:55:12 |
What did I tell you? |
01:55:16 |
I told you that. |
01:55:20 |
You hear about Simon? |
01:55:23 |
Yeah. So what? |
01:55:34 |
Nobel Prize. |
01:55:37 |
Anybody can get |
01:55:40 |
That's the problem |
01:55:44 |
Nobody's got |
01:55:49 |
'Ve you seen Fay? |
01:55:52 |
You better sleep in |
01:55:55 |
She's very angry. |
01:56:00 |
I can't sleep in there |
01:56:05 |
Suit yourself. |
01:56:43 |
What are you |
01:56:48 |
You want some? |
01:56:52 |
Some what? |
01:57:10 |
Oh, shit. |
01:57:14 |
That's what my |
01:57:18 |
What? |
01:57:22 |
"You want some?" |
01:57:28 |
People say you were once in jail for |
01:57:41 |
You want some? |
01:57:50 |
You oughta get |
01:57:54 |
-I was here first. |
01:58:00 |
I can't go home. |
01:58:02 |
Why not? |
01:58:07 |
He beat her up again. |
01:58:15 |
Is she alright? |
01:58:18 |
Do you think I'm pretty? |
01:58:26 |
Does your mom need help? |
01:58:33 |
I'll suck your cock |
01:58:47 |
Vicky? |
01:58:50 |
What do you think |
01:58:56 |
What are you doing |
01:59:01 |
It's about Pearl. |
01:59:07 |
Mind your |
01:59:10 |
Yeah. Who the hell do |
02:00:03 |
Is it true your husband served seven |
02:00:08 |
Yes. He has. |
02:00:11 |
And when was that? |
02:00:13 |
It was... |
02:00:16 |
...I don't know, 15, 16 years ago. |
02:00:22 |
We were married |
02:00:24 |
Were you aware of the victim's |
02:00:29 |
Pardon me? |
02:00:31 |
The girl. |
02:00:34 |
She has been having sexual |
02:00:39 |
I didn't know that. No. |
02:00:43 |
I'm just repeating |
02:00:49 |
I know this isn't easy, |
02:00:53 |
She asked your husband to kill |
02:00:58 |
well, I guess... |
02:01:00 |
the promise of sexual |
02:01:24 |
Mom? |
02:01:30 |
Where's dad? |
02:01:34 |
I don't know, honey. Leave me |
02:01:47 |
Mom? |
02:01:51 |
What? |
02:01:53 |
Is dad in trouble? |
02:01:56 |
Yes, Ned. He is. |
02:02:00 |
Now, can you just |
02:03:39 |
What do you want? |
02:03:42 |
My uncle. |
02:03:46 |
What's his name? |
02:03:48 |
Simon Grim. |
02:04:02 |
There ain't nobody |
02:04:06 |
Room 423. |
02:04:20 |
This is postmarked |
02:04:28 |
What's he look like? |
02:04:36 |
I'm sorry, kid. |
02:04:38 |
I can't help you. |
02:06:19 |
Promise me you'll be |
02:06:22 |
I'll see you in Stockholm. |
02:06:59 |
Look, Simon... |
02:07:01 |
the world's a scary |
02:07:05 |
But it's not |
02:07:43 |
Come on, let's go! |
02:08:59 |
You got a light? |
02:09:20 |
I love you, Fay. |
02:09:29 |
Yeah, well... |
02:09:30 |
tough. |
02:11:13 |
Passport and ticket, please. |
02:11:30 |
It's an honor |
02:11:32 |
-Congratulations on the Nobel Prize! |
02:11:37 |
I know all your work by heart. |
02:11:40 |
Yeah, well. |
02:11:42 |
Yes, of course. |
02:11:49 |
Please hurry, sir. They're holding |
02:11:54 |
This way, Mr. Grim! |
02:12:02 |
Hurry, Mr. Grim! |
02:12:44 |
Run! |