running on empty from the 1988 film. alter as needed.
hang in there, man.
come in, it's only a game.
if you don't like it, why do you do it?
i can't remember nothing. my brain's a sieve.
you think they'll really listen to us?
the study group's at my place on thursday.
the nerve those assholes have.
let's blow this pop stand. i'm starving.
get into bed!
i'm going to wash my hair.
what's "elude" mean?
they look kind of uptight.
that's how legends are made.
what's his iq, 49?
there's food for you.
what's the matter, kid?
i just feel kind of lousy, you know?
you're supposed to feel that way at [age].
it's terrific not recognizing yourself when you look in the mirror.
it's wonderful having a new name every six months.
maybe this time i could shave my head.
we just put our back issues on microfilm.
mm-hm. sit right over there.
tuna? yuck!
this card is an antique.
hey, kid? you, what's your name?
what's your mother's name? i'm waiting.
what the hell's your problem?
you can wear the thrift shop ones. the new ones have to be washed first.
sorry about this afternoon.
the lady loved me.
i wish it was easier.
there's nothing left to go back to now.
we're all that's left. we have to hang on to each other.
i packed them, but i can't find them.
i'd probably lose my head if it weren't screwed on.
at least we know you're not deaf.
well, that's, uh, a matter of opinion, not a fact.
you can't dance to beethoven.
we'll have to find an instrument for you.
play something.
radical!
april can be cold up here.
did you make the team?
we have to chop some firewood on saturday.
good. just tell them something. otherwise, they'll keep bugging you.
how about you, small stuff?
you're not the poster child for mental health.
it might come in handy.
my dear, how will you contribute to this false capitalist economy?
looks like we all got what we wanted.
i belong here. how about you?
the door was open.
you're strange.
i didn't feel like having my picture taken with those subhumans.
you're very good, you know.
i want to go to school there. my mother's afraid i'll get mugged.
my older brother is the virtuoso. he does everything right.
what do you mean, yeah?
you're certifiable.
mr. [receiver last name], i'd like a word with you.
you're talented, but that doesn't give you the right to act like a criminal. is that clear?
what is this, some sort of smart-ass joke?
[my father thinks] you're the best thing since sliced bread.
don't let him scare you.
they're boring as hell. you wanna come?
fucking chamber music.
all it is is just a lot of people sitting around in ties and pantyhose.
when did you become the minister of culture?
are you out of your mind?
you think you're cute, [name], but you're full of shit.
don't talk to me like that.
you taught me to question authority!
who do you think you are, general patton?
there's some people i want you to meet.
you don't have to explain.
finish your milk.
you're very confusing. sometimes you can be so straight, then you turn around and you're like that.
polite is phony.
don't you ever want to say, "cut the shit"?
i thought this was my room.
the doctor will see you now.
god, that was a long time ago.
i think about you. i hope you're safe.
it's kind of like you're leading a regular life.
i'm a good liar. but i'm tired.
that's all you got to say to this guy that drove 800 miles to see you?
how come i feel so uneasy?
let's take a walk.
you're out of your fucking mind! i don't owe you a goddamn thing!
that's not the impression you gave me.
now get back in the house.
you can stay the night, but when i get back, i don't want to see these within ten miles of my house.
a lot of bad shit's happened. a lot of bad shit keeps happening.
the pigs or the media only pay attention when somebody or something gets blown away.
if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
well, do you think we'll win this by turning the other cheek?
why don't you try walking on water?
no. the war didn't end. the war ain't ever gonna end.
this has nothing to do with politics.
you're an [age]-year-old infant. everything has to be your way, doesn't it?
you're not a revolutionary.
that requires more than playing with guns or with yourself. it requires compassion, discipline.
you judge yourself, lady.
you're living a lie.
you can get the fuck out.
i was really surprised when you called me.
i wasn't sure if you liked me or not.
sometimes you're so... distant.
i usually don't follow people i don't like for ten miles into the middle of the woods.
why are you so angry?
you scare a lot of people.
a lot of people scare me.
what's wrong with being nice?
they see what they want to see and they block out everything else.
that doesn't sound so bad.
so what about you? i don't know a thing about you. you might as well have sprung full-grown out of the head of zeus.
i showed you mine. you show me yours.
i thought it'd be nicer down here.
you don't transmit too much information.
you hold the knife, and you just do that.
i don't want pieces of tiny fingers in my stew.
that was delicious, babe. you outdid yourself.
you must forgive me, darling. i couldn't make one of those jell-o molds.
now, look at this, son.
i'm old enough to set the house on fire.
it's a little family tradition resulting from a particularly good lsd trip i took.
they didn't switch you at the hospital, did they?
sing it, honey.
that's you all over.
hit the sack.
i'm very happy with you.
you don't have to look so anxious.
i was thinking of taking a year off, maybe traveling to europe.
i'd be happy to write you a letter of recommendation.
get up, go down the stairs, and out the back door. i'll be right behind you.
you're a bully.
i've been doing this since i was [age]. i don't know any other way.
i wanted to explain why i can't talk about a lot of things.
i just couldn't stop myself.
you have a lot of secrets, don't you?
the smart ones are always the best.
could you knock next time?
they probably got eaten by a computer or something.
would you please close the door?
yeah, well, we're not the rockefellers.
would you like some coffee?
we always manage.
i just love you.
you like it? i traded the van in for it.
don't call me that.
why doesn't he keep his goddamn nose out of your business?
shit. goddamn fucking shit!
i never even let myself think about this. god, i was so stupid.
all i wanted was that we would be together.
it isn't fair. it isn't goddamn fair.
it won't help to beat yourself up.
you're a beautiful, bright, and caring kid.
we should turn ourselves in.
you can only get through this one day, one hour at a time.
this tooth is killing me.
i always worry when you go into the city.
sometimes it gets too quiet.
don't worry, unless you don't hear anything.
be careful, alright?
you always make me feel so guilty.
i need you to make a phone call for me.
you can call the cops if you want to.
look, um. i'm sorry. this is hard for me, too.
i didn't come here to defend myself or talk politics.
it was my idea. i'm living with the consequences.
do you ever think about us?
do you really have to ask that?
my god, [name], why did you throw it all away?
there's some irony in this, don't you think?
we're too old for this.
i didn't kill anybody.
i'm sorry that i've caused you so much pain.
did [name] put you up to this?
cover your tracks. you hear me?
just like that?
you can't keep running away from something you had nothing to do with. you deserve your own chance.
you were letting your feelings affect your judgment.
if there's a problem, meet at the picnic area near route 80.
we're a unit!
i don't want to hear you talking about this in front of them.
could you help me with this zipper, dear?
imagine the luck.
i'm going out for a smoke.
we don't have much time.
all families break up.
why do you have to carry the buden of someone else's life?
i love you. but i have to go.
i don't know how to say goodbye.
you're on your own, kid.
but i want to go with you.
we'll see you again. you can be sure.
i love you, baby. we all love you. now go out there and make a difference.
we tried. and don't let anyone tell you any different.














