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A Conversation About Woodstock Experience
Pearl Kantrowitz
I went to ].
[[w:Woodstock|Woodstock]
Marty Kantrowitz
You went to Woodstock.
Pearl Kantrowitz
Ummm...
Marty Kantrowitz
Was it groovy?
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Childhood Memories and Parental Fears
Lilian Kantrowitz
Do you remember when you were a little boy and you wanted to go swimming with your cousin?
Marty Kantrowitz
Yeah - you didn't wanna let me go because...
Lilian Kantrowitz
Because I knew something terrible was going to happen. I knew your cousin was gonna drown.
Marty Kantrowitz
Yeah, but nothing terrible happened, Ma.
Lilian Kantrowitz
And why is that?
Marty Kantrowitz
Because I was careful.
Lilian Kantrowitz
No. Why did nothing terrible happen?
Marty Kantrowitz
We were extra careful because you told me.
Lilian Kantrowitz
And your cousin wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for me.
Marty Kantrowitz
What's goin on, Ma? Who's gonna drown?
Lilian Kantrowitz
You are.
[pause]
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Coming of Age and Family Expectations
Lilian Kantrowitz
You see, my shainehkuh. You become a woman, the world looks brighter.
Alison Kantrowitz
Don't tell Daddy I got my period.
P.A. Announcer
Long-distance telephone call for Alison Kantrowitz. It's your father! You're a woman now, Alison. Mazel tov, darling. And may you be blessed with a happy marriage and many, many beautiful children.
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Family Traditions and Celebrations
Lilian Kantrowitz
What is it, my shainehkuh, huh? What is it my darling?
Lilian Kantrowitz
Oh, my God. Mazel tov!
Alison Kantrowitz
Why'd you hit me?
Lilian Kantrowitz
It's a tradition. My mother, your great-grandmother, Sonia - may she rest in peace - she did the same thing to me.
Alison Kantrowitz
It's a stupid tradition.
Lilian Kantrowitz
It's the stupidest goddamn tradition. It's true. You know what I did? I slapped her right back.
Lilian Kantrowitz
Ow! Bandeet!
Pearl Kantrowitz
What's going on in here?
Lilian Kantrowitz
Pearl...
Pearl Kantrowitz
What?
Lilian Kantrowitz
I got news. Today Alison became a woman.
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Debate Over the Rules of Engagement
Daniel Kantrowitz
Let's do "Chuck".
Marty Kantrowitz
No "Chuck". We don't do "Chuck".
Daniel Kantrowitz
You never let me do "Chuck".
Marty Kantrowitz
When you're married you can do "Chuck".
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Uncovering the Identity of Walker
Marty Kantrowitz
Who is he?
Pearl Kantrowitz
You don't know him.
Marty Kantrowitz
Well what's his name?
Pearl Kantrowitz
Walker.
Marty Kantrowitz
What's his FIRST name?
Pearl Kantrowitz
That IS his first name.
Marty Kantrowitz
Well then what's his last name?
Pearl Kantrowitz
Jerome.
Marty Kantrowitz
Walker Jerome. Does he realize it's backwards? What's he do?
Pearl Kantrowitz
He's a salesman.
Marty Kantrowitz
A salesman, that's great. What does he sell?
[laughs]
Pearl Kantrowitz
Blouses.
Marty Kantrowitz
Blouses?
Marty Kantrowitz
He's the blouseman. You're screwing the blouseman. Jesus, Pearl, why not screw the dressman? At least then you'd get a whole outfit.
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Generational Conflict and Personal Responsibility
Alison Kantrowitz
I never have to listen to you ever again. I saw you. I was there. You should have seen yourself. You looked disgusting! I'm the teenager! Not you! You had your chance.
Pearl Kantrowitz
No. I didn't.
Alison Kantrowitz
Well then why do the rest of us have to suffer just because you fucked up your life!
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