At least once in his life, every man is a genius. I'll tell you something, Rupe... it will...
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[daydream sequence: Rupert is meeting with Jerry in his opulent office]
Jerry Langford:
At least once in his life, every man is a genius. I'll tell you something, Rupe... it will be more than once in your life for you.
[holds up Rupert's audition tape]
Jerry Langford:
Because you've got it. From what I've heard here, yeah, you've got it... and you're stuck with it. If you wanted to get rid of it, you couldn't. It's always going to be there. I know there's no formula for it. I just don't know how you do it and I'm not curious, mind you... because I want to use the material. I'm curious because I don't know how you do it. I really have to ask you that. How do you do it?
Rupert Pupkin:
[beat]
I think it's that I look at my whole life... and I see the awful things in my life... and turn it into something funny. It just happens... but what about the first few one-liners? Were they strong enough?
Jerry Langford:
"Were they strong enough?" If they were any stronger, you'd hurt yourself. They're marvelous, you daffy bastard. Leave them alone. They're beautiful. A man said- Listen to me.
[wags his finger to get Rupert's attention]
Jerry Langford:
Listen to me! A man said something very profound some years ago... which I later originated.
[Langford and Pupkin laugh]
Jerry Langford:
"If ain't broke, don't fix it!" Want to know how I know it's so good?
Rupert Pupkin:
Yes.
[Jerry begins playfully throttling Rupert]
Jerry Langford:
'Cause I envy you. I hate you, but I envy you... because it's purity, it's marvelous, it's humor based on you. No one else could do it, but you.
[begins to mangle - again playfully - Rupert's face]
Jerry Langford:
I wouldn't lie. I wouldn't lie to you, Rupe.
[lets go and walks back to his desk]
Jerry Langford:
This weekend is perfect for you to come to the house, if you care to. We'll hash it around... only 'cause I want to know how you do it. There'll be people there, but we can still work.
Rupert Pupkin:
It sounds great.
Jerry Langford:
Terrific.
Rupert Pupkin:
I would really like to come. Could I bring somebody?
Jerry Langford:
A young lady?
Rupert Pupkin:
A very special young lady
Jerry Langford:
Of course! I'd love to meet her.
Transcript
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I can't believe this girl
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Here I got money for you
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I can't believe how long I've been your friend
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and listened to your tired stale boring jokes
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Here's 900 Will you be quiet
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Take this and give it to Jerry
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All right this is the last time This is the last time
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When are you gonna get it to him You're a wacko
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You make sure I'll know if you don't I know where you are where Jerry is
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I cover the waterfront Remember that
Clip duration: 29 seconds
Views: 136
Timestamp in movie: 00h 31m 34s
Uploaded: 05 April, 2022
Genres: drama, comedy
Summary: Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
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