:40:01
But in a sense,
:40:03
we're all alone in the world,
aren't we, Charlie?
:40:06
I'm often surrounded
by family and friends,
:40:09
but...
:40:11
[ Deep Sigh ]
:40:14
You're no stranger
to loneliness, then.
:40:17
I guess I got no beef,
:40:19
especially where the dames
are concerned.
:40:21
In my line of work,
I got opportunities galore.
:40:24
I could tell you stories
to curl your hair,
:40:27
but it looks like you've
already heard them.
:40:29
That's me in Kansas City
plying my trade.
:40:32
That was taken by
one of my policyholders.
:40:35
They're more than just customers
to me, Barton.
:40:37
They appreciate
what I have to offer.
:40:39
Her hubby was out of town,
:40:41
and they were carrying
fire and life.
:40:44
The third quarter payment
was way past due.
:40:46
In a way, I envy you--
:40:48
your daily routine,
you know what's expected.
:40:51
You know the drill.
:40:54
My job is to plumb the depths,
:40:57
so to speak.
:40:58
Dredge up something from inside,
:41:00
something honest.
:41:02
I got to tell you,
:41:04
the life of the mind...
:41:06
There's no road map
for that territory.
:41:09
And exploring it
can be painful.
:41:13
I have pain most people
don't know anything about.
:41:19
This must be boring you.
:41:21
Not at all.
It's damned interesting.
:41:23
Yeah.
:41:24
Probably sounds a little grand
:41:26
for someone who's writing
a wrestling picture
:41:28
for Wallace Beery.
:41:30
Beery?
You got no beef there.
:41:32
He's a hell of an actor,
:41:33
though you can't beat Jack Oakie.
:41:36
A stitch, Oakie.
:41:37
Funny stuff, funny stuff.
:41:39
But don't get me wrong.
:41:40
Beery? Wrestling picture?
Could be a pip.
:41:43
Could be a pip.
:41:44
Wrestled myself some back in school.
:41:46
I guess you know the basic moves.
:41:49
No. I never watched any.
:41:50
I'm not interested in the act.
:41:52
Hell, you should know
what it's about.
:41:54
I can show you
the wrestling basics in 30 seconds.
:41:58
You're a little
out of your weight class,