Transcribed from: "Best of" tapeCast:
Transcribed by: Andrew Bridgman[Mark and Bruce walk in to a room with "art" on the walls. There are two chairs in the center of the room]
- Mark- Shirling Guy
- Bruce- Artist
Mark: Well, uh, here we are in the, uh, "Drawing Room." Uh, this is where I, uh, keep my treasures, as you can see.
Bruce: Wow, this is a great art collection.
Mark: Aye, yes, well thank you very much. Uh, I've been collecting some years, ya know. It's a modest collection, anyway. Something to put away for the kids, ya know.
Bruce: [pointing at a painting] That is one of my favorite pieces!
[Camera reveals a painting similar to "Dogs Playing Poker," but the dogs are playing pool.]
Mark: Really?
Bruce: It's a real breakthrough.
Mark: Aye, aye yes. I mean, the level of talent is quite frightening, isn't it? Ya know, I often wonder how you artistic types get your ideas, ya know.
[Bruce modestly shrugs]
Bruce: Well-
Mark: Well, I mean, think of it: This guy goes into a bar somewhere, ya know, and he's watching some guys play pool. And the next thing ya know, he's painting dogs playing pool! I mean, that's a gift.
Bruce: And dogs can't even play pool!
Mark: I know! I know! To think of that one goes against all the laws of nature.
Bruce: That's art.
Mark: Aye.
Bruce: [slowly] That's....art.
Mark: Aye, tell me what you think of this one. [Mark points to a painting of a sad clown.]
Bruce: That's a stunning piece.
Mark: I know, I know! It's quite moving, isn't it? It's "The Crying Clown." I mean, to think of it, ya know. A clown, you know, who'd normally you'd expect to be the happiest little camper in the world, and he's found underneath, to be in his soul, unhappy!
Bruce: You know, I've learned that people who seem happy, often are unhappy!
Mark: Aye yes, that's a revelation.
Bruce: This is a wonderful art collection.
Mark: Oh well, ya know, I mean some of its probably junk, but uh-
Bruce: Come on.
Mark: Well, ya know, I think I've been astute in my selections.
Bruce: Yes. You know, I would be honored to have one of my pieces hang here.
Mark: Well let's take a lot at one of your paintings then, shall we?
Bruce: Okay.
Mark: Okay.
[Bruce leads Mark across the room to a painting covered by a drape on an easel.]
[Mark removes the drape, revealing a velvet painting of Elvis singing]
Mark: Aye, aye yes. That's a very good Elvis.
Bruce: Thank you, it took a lot of time. Uh, almost three hours. And I used a lot of paint.
Mark: Oh, did ya? Oh yes, oh yes. [Mark picks up the painting and examines it.] I can see the paint is quite thick. And, oh, the frame's from Mexico!
Bruce: Yes, yes.
Mark: That might add a little value. [Mark puts the painting back on the easel] Well, I suppose we should talk business business, eh?
Bruce: I'm prepared.
Mark: Alright. Well, how much do you want for your painting?
Bruce: 8 dollars.
Mark: 8 dollars? Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, puppy, puppy, no, no, no. Ah, to tell you the truth, that's a little bit more than I was thinking about spending.
Bruce: Well, I am interested in listening to a counter offer.
Mark: Eh? How's 4 dollars?
[Bruce shrugs]
Bruce: See, its just that the frame and the paint cost me 6, so I'd be...
Mark: Aye, oh. Eh, tell me. Did ya know Elvis.
Bruce: No, but I've been to Graceland.
Mark: Have ya really?
Bruce: Ya know it's quite small.
Mark: Really?
Bruce: Yes.
Mark: Ey, uh, I hear he died in a bathtub, eh?
Bruce: That is the sad truth.
Mark: Eh? 7 dollars.
Bruce: Sold!
Mark: Aye! Ya got yourself a deal at 7 dollars! Great for ya. [They shake hands] Now, c'mon, let's seal this with the drape before someone steals it away from me. [Mark covers the painting]
[They sit down in the chairs]
Mark: There ya go. [Mark picks up a bottle of wine]
Bruce: Mateus!
Mark: Oh! Are you familiar with this wine?
Bruce: Some say a little too familiar.
[Mark pours two glasses]
Mark: Haha! You artsy types these days. [gives Bruce a glass] There ya go. To a great painting! [They toast] It's made me as happy as a circus seal balancing a beach ball on its nose.
Bruce: Cheers.
[camera moves across the room to a painting of a circus seal balancing a beach ball on its nose]