Taxi Driver - Skepticism in a Challenging Conversation
Betsy:
You've got to be kidding.
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Taxi Driver - A Moment of Musical Reflection
Betsy:
You know what you remind me of?
Travis:
What?
Betsy: [[Kris Kristofferson; She's referring to the song ''Pilgrim Chapter 33'']
That song by ].
Travis:
Who's that?
Betsy:
A songwriter. "He's a prophet...he's a prophet and a pusher, partly truth, partly fiction. A walking contradiction.
Travis:
You sayin that about me?
Betsy:
Who else would I be talkin about?
Travis:
I'm no pusher. I never have pushed.
Betsy:
No, no. Just the part about the contradictions. You are that.
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Taxi Driver - Connection and Perception in Relationships
Travis: [about Tom]
I would say he has quite a few problems. His energy seems to go in the wrong places. When I walked in and I saw you two sitting there, I could just tell by the way you were both relating that there was no connection whatsoever. And I felt when I walked in that there was something between us. There was an impulse that we were both following. So that gave me the right to come in and talk to you. Otherwise I never would have felt that I had the right to talk to you or say anything to you. I never would have had the courage to talk to you. And with him I felt there was nothing and I could sense it. When I walked in, I knew I was right. Did you feel that way?
Betsy:
I wouldn't be here if I didn't.
Travis:
...That fellow you work with. I don't like him. Not that I don't like him, I just think he's silly. I don't think he respects you.
Betsy:
I don't believe I've ever met anyone quite like you.
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Taxi Driver - The Humor of Miscommunication and Organization
Travis:
I know what you mean. I've got the same problems. I gotta get organized. Oh little things, like my apartment, my possessions. I should get one of those signs that says "One of these days I'm gonna get organizized.
Betsy:
You mean "organized"?
Travis:
Organiziezed. Organiziezed - it's a joke. O-R-G-A-N-E-Z-I-E-Z-D.
Betsy:
Oh, you mean Organizized'. Like those little signs they have in offices that say "Thimk".
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Taxi Driver - Loneliness and Connection in Urban Life
Travis:
I'll tell you why. I think you're a lonely person. I drive by this place a lot and I see you here. I see a lot of people around you. And I see all these phones and all this stuff on your desk. It means nothing. Then when I came inside and I met you, I saw in your eyes and I saw the way you carried yourself that you're not a happy person. And I think you need something. And if you want to call it a friend, you can call it a friend.
Betsy:
Are you gonna be my friend?
Travis: [He quickly flexes both arms, causing her to laugh]
Yeah. What do ya say? It's a little hard standing here and asking...Five minutes, that's all, just outside. Right around here. I'm there to protect ya. Come on, just take a little break.
Betsy:
I have a break at four o'clock and if you're here...
Travis:
Four o'clock today?
Betsy:
Yes.
Travis:
I'll be here.
Betsy:
I'm sure you will.
Travis:
All right, four p.m.
Betsy:
Right.
Travis:
Outside in front?
Betsy:
Yeah.
Travis: [He extends his hand to her]
OK. Oh my name is Travis. Betsy?
Betsy:
Travis.
Travis:
Appreciate this, Betsy.
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Taxi Driver - Beauty and Politics in Conversation
Betsy:
And why do you feel that you have to volunteer to me?
Travis: [smiling slightly]
Because I think that you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.
Betsy: [pause]
Thanks. But what do you think of Palantine? ...Charles Palantine, the man you're volunteering to help elect President.
Travis: [[President of the United States|President]
Well, I'm sure he'd make a good ]. I don't know exactly what his policies are, but I'm sure he'd make a good one.
Betsy:
Do you want to canvass?
Travis:
Yeah, I'll canvass.
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Taxi Driver - Emphasizing Issues in Political Conversations
Tom:
Now look, you have to emphasize the mandatory welfare program. That's the issue that should be pushed.
Betsy:
First push the man, then the issue. Senator Palantine is a dynamic man, an intelligent, interesting, fresh, fascinating...
Tom:
Forgot sexy.
Betsy:
...man. I did not forget sexy.
Tom:
Listen to what you're saying. You sound like you're selling mouthwash.
Betsy:
We are selling mouthwash.
Tom:
Are we authorized to do that?
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