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Friday 20 April 2012

The Special Relationship


JEN
We have a special relationship.

TOM
How do you mean?

JEN
Creatively.

TOM
Which means what?

JEN
You should cast me in your movies.

TOM
Oh okay.

JEN
You don't think so?

TOM
What is special about it?

JEN
We have a connection, like, a special understanding.

TOM
So I should cast you in my movies?

JEN
Yes.

TOM
And what will you do for me?

JEN
Act in them.

TOM
That's very nice of you.

JEN
But it is a special relationship. Don't forget I introduced you to that guy at the BBC.

TOM
So what?

JEN
So you should put me in your movies.

TOM
There are also many other actors.

JEN
But they don't understand you like I do.

TOM
Back in the old days; women used to sleep with directors to get a role, now all we get is an insincere compliment.

JEN
That's really hurtful. Don't you believe me?

TOM
As an actor? It's a little forced, if I'm honest.

JEN
How can you say something like that to me?

TOM
I can say anything I want.

JEN
Why?

TOM
Because we have a special relationship.

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