Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Only If You Want To...



over the phone
pauses

Lydia Harris:
The burgundy carpet is out of stock: it's going to take twelve weeks. Did you like any of the other colors?

Bob:
Whatever you like - I'm just completely lost.

Lydia Harris:
It's just carpet.

Bob:
That's not what I'm talking about.

Lydia Harris:
What are you talking about?

Bob:
I don't know. I just want to... get healthy. I would like to start taking better care of myself. I'd like to start eating healthier - I don't want all that pasta. I would like to start eating like Japanese food.

icily, biting his tongue, pause

Lydia Harris:
Do I need to worry about you, Bob?

Bob:
Only if you want to.

Soffia Coppola, Lost in Translation

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