The word from the street
TONY
“Did I tell you about the time I asked a woman out when I was younger?”
PHILIP
“I don’t remember hearing about this. What’s up with you?”
TONY
“Sometimes when you get told “no”, you actually feel the hurt, if you know what I mean. I know you get over it, but at least you notice it.”
PHILIP
“I think I get your meaning.”
PHILIP
“I’ve got to say, you’re looking awful healthy for a guy who thought he might be dying a few weeks ago. Great ruddy complexion, everything. If I wanted to be sarcastic, I’d say you should spend more time in ICU.”
TONY
“My Mom told me that you shouldn’t read books by their covers, if you know what I mean.”
PHILIP
“So you’re not doing OK?”
TONY
“Most of me is all right, actually. But you got to know, that Old Man winter is coming. It’s in the bones, young man.”
Homeless Man Speaks 