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BENNY
        Nothing happened.


                                                         MADALYN
        Exactly. For thirty years.


                                                           BENNY
        Whatever. All leads to one big finale—everything I ever learned--passing it on. To the kids. Roll
        credits. (Moment. Imitating Madalyn) ―What‘s the title, Benny?‖ (As himself) Glad you asked. The
        King of Kids, Life and Times of Benny Rosen, Junior. Whattaya‘ think?


                                                         MADALYN
        I think you're gonna ask me for money.


                                                           BENNY
        Nope! Just need ya to make some calls.


                                                         MADALYN
        To who?


                                                           BENNY
        My Aunt Sophie. Studio people.


                                                         MADALYN
        Ah. (As if on phone) ―Maddie here. Got a friend wants to make a movie musical. About his life. Would
        you greenlight that please?‖


                                                           BENNY
        Ya gonna help me or not?


                                                         MADALYN
        Short this month?



                                                           BENNY
        That's not what I- (Stops himself, hesitates, shrugs awkwardly)

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