A scene from American Beauty 1999
Brad Dupree

[reading Lester's job description]

"My job consists of basically masking my contempt for the assholes in charge, and, at least once a day, retiring to the men's room so I can jerk off while I fantasize about a life that doesn't so closely resemble Hell." Well, you have absolutely no interest in saving yourself.

Lester

Brad, for 14 years I've been a whore for the advertising industry. The only way I could save myself now is if I start firebombing.
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Lester

Well what do you say I throw in a little sexual harassment charge to boot.

Brad Dupree

Against who?

Lester

Against YOU. Can you prove that you didn't offer to save my job if I let you blow me?

Brad Dupree

Man, you are one twisted ****.

Lester

Nope, I'm just an ordinary guy with nothing to lose.

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