Bicycle Thieves

I mind my own business, I bother nobody, and what do I get? Trouble.

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La Santona: [Addressing a young man seated before her, apparently seeking advice on his love life] You must plant your seeds in another field. Do you understand what I mean? Young man: No, I don't understand. La Santona: It's simple, my boy. What good is planting seeds if the soil rejects them? You plant, but don't gather. Understand? Young man: I haven't understood a word. La Santona: [Becoming impatient] She doesn't love you! Forget her! [Pausing for effect] Dear boy, you're very ugly. Yes, ugly. There are so many other women... Go and plow another field!

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Employment Officer: Hey, Ricci, remember your bike! You have to have a bike. Antonio Ricci: A bike? I have and I haven't. I can't get my hands on it right now. Perhaps in a few days time. Employment Officer: You need one straight away or they won't take you on. Antonio Ricci: I can do it on foot for the first few days. Employment Officer: If you haven't got a bike, you'll have to let someone else take it.

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Employment Officer: Have you got a bike or haven't you? Antonio Ricci: I've got one. I've got one. Employment Officer: Remember if you haven't got a bike, there's nothing doing, right? Antonio Ricci: Think I'm going to wait another two years? I'll be there with a bike.

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La Santona: What have they stolen? Antonio Ricci: My bike. La Santona: What can I say? I can only tell you what I see. Listen: you'll find it straight away or not at all. Understand? You'll find it straight away or not at all. Keep your eyes open. Antonio Ricci: Where, straight away? La Santona: How should I know? Go and try to understand what I said. You'll find it straight away or not at all.

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