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Passenger: [to Travis] You see the woman in the window? Do you see the woman in the window?...I want you to see that woman, because that's my wife. But that's not my apartment. That's not my apartment. You know who lives there? Huh? I mean, you wouldn't know who lives there - I'm just saying, "But you know who lives there?" Huh? A nigger lives there. How do ya like that? And I'm gonna, I'm gonna kill her. There's nothing else. I'm gonna kill her. What do you think of that? Hmm? I said 'What do you think of that?' Don't answer. You don't have to answer everything. I'm gonna kill her. I'm gonna kill her with a .44 Magnum pistol. I have a .44 Magnum pistol. I'm gonna kill her with that gun. Did you ever see what a .44 Magnum pistol can do to a woman's face? I mean it'll fucking destroy it. Just blow her right apart. That's what it can do to her face. Now, did you ever see what it can do to a woman's pussy? That you should see. You should see what a .44 Magnum's gonna do to a woman's pussy

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Travis: I can't sleep nights. Personnel Officer: There's porno theaters for that. Travis: I know. I tried that. Personnel Officer: So whaddaya do now? Travis: I ride around nights mostly. Subways, buses. Figure you know, I'm gonna do that, I might as well get paid for it. Personnel Officer: Wanna work uptown nights - South Bronx, Harlem? Travis: I'll work any time, anywhere. Personnel Officer: Will ya work Jewish holidays? Travis: Any time, anywhere. Personnel Officer: All right. Let me see your chauffeur's license. How's your driving record? Travis: It's clean, real clean - like my conscience...

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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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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: Well, I'm sure he'd make a good President. 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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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: 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. [He quickly flexes both arms, causing her to laugh] 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: OK. Oh my name is Travis. [He extends

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Concession Girl: Can I help you? Travis: Yeah, what's your name? My name's Travis. Concession Girl: That's nice, what can do for you? Travis: I'd like to know what your name is, what's your name? Concession Girl: Give me a break. Travis: You can tell me what your name is, I'm not going to do anything. Concession Girl: Do you want me to call the manager. Travis: You don't have to call the manager, I mean I'm just asking... Concession Girl: Troy! Travis: Alright, okay, I'm just, okay. Can I have Chuckles? Do you have any jujus? They last longer, I'd like to get some jujus. Concession Girl: What you see is what we got. Travis: I'll take these. Coca-Cola? Concession Girl: We don't have Coca-Cola, Royal Crown Cola is all we got. $1.85.

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