:03:04
We used to be happy.
:03:07
My daughter Jane,
Only child.
:03:13
-Janie's a pretty typical teenager.
- [Computer Beeps]
:03:17
angry. insecure. confused.
:03:21
I wish I could tell her that's all going
To pass. but I don't want to lie to her.
:03:26
[Horn Honking]
:03:29
Jane, honey, are you trying
to look unattractive?
:03:33
- Yes.
- Congratulations.
You've succeeded admirably.
:03:37
Lester, could you make me
a little later, please,
because I'm not quite late enough.
:03:41
[ Mutters, Indistinct ]
:03:44
Nice going, Dad.
:03:46
[Lester Narrating] Both my wife and
daughter think I'm this gigantic loser.
:03:51
And they're right.
:03:54
I have lost something.
:03:57
I'm not exactly sure
what it is.
:04:00
but I know
I didn't always feel this...
:04:03
sedated.
:04:05
But you know what?
:04:08
It's never too late
To get it back.
:04:12
Hello. This is Lester Burnham
from Media Monthly magazine.
:04:16
I'm calling
for Mr Tamblin, please.
:04:19
Well, we're all under
a deadline here. You see,
there's some basic information...
:04:22
about your product launch
that isn't even covered
in your press release, and I'd--
:04:26
Yeah, c--
can I ask you a question?
:04:29
Who is Tamblin? Does he exist?
'Cause he doesn't ever seem to come in.
:04:34
Yeah. Okay.
I'll leave my number.
:04:36
It's 555-0199.
:04:41
Lester Burnham.
Thank you!
:04:46
Hey, Les.
You got a minute?
:04:50
For you, Brad,
I got five!
:04:53
So, yeah, I'm sure you can understand
our need to cut corners around here.
:04:58
Oh, sure.
Times are tight.