The Speed of Thought (2011)

Wallace Shawn: Sandy

Quotes 

• Joshua Lazarus : That was the Argentinean Finance Minister. They want me to bankrupt him because he's not playing ball. They can't have that.

  Sandy : That's awful. I should just say no when they ask to hire one of you. And they always ask for you or Kira. You're the only scopers they consider level-headed. Anyway, I'm sorry to make you do these abominable government jobs, but the Home needs the money.

  Joshua Lazarus : You don't have to justify yourself to me, Sandy. You saved my life.

• Joshua Lazarus : I started hearing the voices again.

  Sandy : Can you control them?

  Joshua Lazarus : For now.

  [He pauses] 

  Joshua Lazarus : How long do I have?

  Sandy : From the recurrence of the voices, sanity is generally lost within a month. I'm so sorry.

  Joshua Lazarus : Don't be. I've had enough time. Thank you for being straight with me, Sandy.

  Sandy : [Sandy rises and pulls a pill bottle out of his pocket]  Here. These are stronger. They should help a little. Make sure you take them regularly!

  [He grimaces] 

  Sandy : I'm needed back at the Home, Josh.

  [He pulls some papers from his inner coat pocket] 

  Sandy : So... you should decide this now. Don't make the same mistake Bobby made.

  Joshua Lazarus : [Josh looks unhappy]  You decide for me. I mean it.

  Sandy : Have you visited Bobby recently?

  Joshua Lazarus : No. I can't.

  Sandy : The NSA insists on permanent restraints, even with the sedation.

  Joshua Lazarus : Yeah. Just...

  [He picks up a pen. A tear rolls down his face] 

  Joshua Lazarus : Nothing, uh... sentimental with, uh, with the ashes.

  [He wipes his eye] 

  Joshua Lazarus : You promise me?

  Sandy : When you feel like the voices are becoming too much, come back to the Home.