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Lorne Lutch:
[in his home]
Weren't you on that show? Nick Naylor:
Yeah it was me Lorne Lutch:
You're lucky you made it out of there alive Nick Naylor:
Tobacco used to be all over the television, now TV's leading the witch hunt. Lorne Lutch:
Strange business, last year when after I was diagnosed I attended the annual stock holder's convention I stood up and told them I think they should cut back on their advertising you know what your boss said to me? He said "we're certainly sorry to hear about your medical problem until we know more about your medical history we can't comment further", then they tried to pretend I never worked for them, I got the pay stubs hell, I was on the damn bill boards I suppose we all got to pay the mortgage so you're here to talk me into shutting up? Nick Naylor:
Yeah basically, no not "basically" that's exactly it Lorne Lutch:
My dignity isn't for sale Nick Naylor:
It's not an offer, it's a gift the taxes have all been paid you get to keep it no matter what you do, the idea is your guilt will prevent you from bad mouthing us Lorne Lutch:
Are you supposed to be telling me all that? Nick Naylor:
No sir, just apologize give you the money and leave Lorne Lutch:
Why are you telling me this? Nick Naylor:
Because this way you'll take the money Lorne Lutch:
Why would I do that? Nick Naylor:
Because you're mad Lorne Lutch:
Damn straight I am Lorne Lutch:
[Referring to the money]
what am I going to do with it? Nick Naylor:
Donate it, yeah start the Lower Less Cancer Foundation Lorne Lutch:
Wait a minute, what about my family? Nick Naylor:
You can't keep the money Lorne Lutch:
Why the hell not? Nick Naylor:
Denounce us and keep the blood money? Lorne Lutch:
I've got to think this over Nick Naylor:
News doesn't work that way you can't Denounce us next week Lorne Lutch:
I don't suppose I can denounce you for half of it Nick Naylor:
No, you either keep all the money or give it all away
[in his home]
Weren't you on that show? Nick Naylor:
Yeah it was me Lorne Lutch:
You're lucky you made it out of there alive Nick Naylor:
Tobacco used to be all over the television, now TV's leading the witch hunt. Lorne Lutch:
Strange business, last year when after I was diagnosed I attended the annual stock holder's convention I stood up and told them I think they should cut back on their advertising you know what your boss said to me? He said "we're certainly sorry to hear about your medical problem until we know more about your medical history we can't comment further", then they tried to pretend I never worked for them, I got the pay stubs hell, I was on the damn bill boards I suppose we all got to pay the mortgage so you're here to talk me into shutting up? Nick Naylor:
Yeah basically, no not "basically" that's exactly it Lorne Lutch:
My dignity isn't for sale Nick Naylor:
It's not an offer, it's a gift the taxes have all been paid you get to keep it no matter what you do, the idea is your guilt will prevent you from bad mouthing us Lorne Lutch:
Are you supposed to be telling me all that? Nick Naylor:
No sir, just apologize give you the money and leave Lorne Lutch:
Why are you telling me this? Nick Naylor:
Because this way you'll take the money Lorne Lutch:
Why would I do that? Nick Naylor:
Because you're mad Lorne Lutch:
Damn straight I am Lorne Lutch:
[Referring to the money]
what am I going to do with it? Nick Naylor:
Donate it, yeah start the Lower Less Cancer Foundation Lorne Lutch:
Wait a minute, what about my family? Nick Naylor:
You can't keep the money Lorne Lutch:
Why the hell not? Nick Naylor:
Denounce us and keep the blood money? Lorne Lutch:
I've got to think this over Nick Naylor:
News doesn't work that way you can't Denounce us next week Lorne Lutch:
I don't suppose I can denounce you for half of it Nick Naylor:
No, you either keep all the money or give it all away
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Movie Summary
Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

