Bob I don't get that close to the glass until I'm on the floor.
Most-quoted character in Lost in Translation (2003): in 29 of its 39 quotes
Most scenes with: Charlotte (16)
For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.
More lines from Bob
7 quotes Bob Bob You want more mysterious? I'll just try and think, "Where the hell's the whiskey?"
Bob Aren't you gonna say, "Have a good fright?"
Bob Enjoy my jacket, which you stole.
Bob Which one's burgundy?
Bob My Japanese is getting better. We started speaking English.
Bob My bathroom is messier than yours.
Scenes with Bob
21 scenes Bob What are you doing?
My husband's a photographer, so he's here working. I wasn't doing anything so I came along.
Bob What do you do?
I'm not sure yet, actually.
Bob Can you keep a secret? I'm trying to organize a prison break. We have to first get out of this bar, then the hotel, then the city, and then the country. Are you in or you out?
I'm in.
I just don't know what I'm supposed to be.
Bob You'll figure that out. The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you.
So, what are you doing here?
Bob Uh, a couple of things. Taking a break from my wife, forgetting my son's birthday. And, uh, getting paid two million dollars to endorse a whiskey when I could be doing a play somewhere.
Oh.
Bob But the good news is, the whiskey works.
25 years. That's uh, well it's impressive.
Bob Well you figure, you sleep one-third of your life, that knocks out eight years of marriage right there. So you're, y'know, down to 16 and change. You know you're just a teenager, at marriage; you can drive it but there's still the occasional accident.
Bob It gets a whole lot more complicated when you have kids.
It's scary.
Bob The most terrifying day of your life is the day the first one is born.
Nobody ever tells you that.
Bob Your life, as you know it... is gone, never to return. But they learn how to walk, and they learn how to talk and you want to be with them. And they turn out to be the most delightful people you will ever meet in your life.
Bob I was feeling tight in the shoulders and neck, so I called down and had a Shiatsu massage in my room.
Mmh, that's nice!
Bob And the tightness has completely disappeared and been replaced by unbelievable pain.
I'm in pain, I got my foot banged up. Wanna see it?
Bob [to Chef, sarcastically]
How do you say no? Oh, my gosh! When did you do this?
I did it the other day. It hurts, y'know?
Bob Didn't you feel any pain?
Yeah, it really hurt.
Bob That toe is almost dead.
Bob [Charlotte laughs]
I think I got to take you to a doctor. You can't just put that back in the shoe. Well, you either go to a doctor or you leave it here. [regarding Chef] He's smiling. You like that idea? See they love black toe in this country.
Stills Photographer
Are you drinking, no?
Bob Am I drinking? As soon as I'm done.
Stills Photographer
You know double-O-7?
Bob He drinks martinis, but all right.
That was the worst lunch.
Bob So bad. What kind of restaurant makes you cook your own food?
Premium Fantasy woman Mr. Kazu sent me- premium fantasy. My stockings. Rip them. Rip my stockings. Yes, please, rip them.
Bob What?
Premium Fantasy woman Rip them. HEY! Rip my stocking!
Bob Hey? Lip them? Lip them? What?
Director [in Japanese]
Mr. Bob-san, you are relaxing in your study. On the table is a bottle of Suntory whiskey. Got it? Look slowly, with feeling, at the camera, and say it gently - say it as if you were speaking to an old friend. Just like Bogie in Casablanca, "Here's looking at you, kid" - Suntory time.
Ms. Kawasaki Umm. He want you to turn, looking at camera. OK?
Bob That's all he said?
Ms. Kawasaki Yes. Turn to camera.
Bob All right. Does he want me to turn from the right, or turn from the left?
Ms. Kawasaki [to director, in Japanese]
Uh, umm. He's ready now. He just wants to know if he's supposed to turn from the left or turn from the right when the camera rolls. What should I tell him?
Director [in Japanese]
What difference does it make! Makes no difference! Don't have time for that! Got it, Bob-san? Just psych yourself up, and quick! Look straight at the camera. At the camera. And slowly. With passion. Straight at the camera. And in your eyes there's... passion. Got it?
Ms. Kawasaki [to Bob]
Right side. And with intensity. OK?
Bob Is that everything? It seemed like he said quite a bit more than that.
Director [to Bob, in Japanese]
Listen, listen. This isn't just about whiskey. Understand? Imagine you're talking to an old friend. Gently. The emotions bubble up from the bottom of your heart. And don't forget, psych yourself up!
Ms. Kawasaki Like an old friend. And, into the camera.
Bob OK.
Director [in Japanese]
Got it? You love whiskey. It's Suntory time. OK?
Bob OK.
Lydia Harris [over the phone]
Is this a bad time?
Bob [pauses]
No, it's always a good time.
Lydia Harris The burgundy carpet is out of stock. It's going to take twelve weeks. Did you like any of the other colors?
Bob Whatever you like. I'm just completely lost.
Lydia Harris It's just carpet.
Bob That's not what I'm talking about.
Lydia Harris What are you talking about?
Bob I don't know. I just want to... get healthy. I would like to start taking better care of myself. I'd like to start eating healthier - I don't want all that pasta. I would like to start eating like Japanese food.
Lydia Harris [icily]
Well, why don't you just stay there and you can have it every day?
Bob How are the kids doing?
Lydia Harris They're fine. They miss their father. [pause] Do I need to worry about you, Bob?
Bob Only if you want to.
Bob I don't want to leave.
Then don't. Stay here with me. We'll start a jazz band.
You ever switch seats?
Bob Uh, I like this one. If I fall, someone will notice.
Yeah. So, you having a nice time?
Bob Can you keep a secret? I'm trying to organize a prison break. I need like, what, an accomplice. We have to first get out of this bar, then the hotel, then the city, and then the country. Are you in or you out?
I'm in.
Bob Good.
I'll go pack my stuff.
Bob Get your coat.
See ya. [walks away]
Bob I hope you've had enough to drink. It's gonna take courage.
How long are you here for?
Bob I'll be in the bar the rest of the week.
Bob Really? I was afraid of that. I kept telling myself that I just wanted to be ready in case we go to war tonight.
You know, the first time I saw you, you were wearing a tuxedo at the bar. You were very dashing. I liked the mascara.
Bob [shakes his head]
But the first time I saw you was in the elevator.
Really?
Bob You don't remember?
Mmm, I guess you do kind of blend in here, huh? Did I scowl at you?
Bob No, you smiled.
I did?
Bob Yes, it was a complete accident. A freak. I haven't seen it since. Just that one time.
[Bob and Charlotte are lying together side by side on the bed]
I'm stuck. Does it get easier.
Bob No. Yes. It gets easier.
Oh yeah? Look at you.
Bob Thanks. The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you.
Yeah. I just don't know what I'm supposed to be, you know. I tried being a writer, but I hate what I write. I tried taking pictures, but they were so mediocre. You know, every girl goes through a photography phase. You know, like horses... taking dumb pictures of your feet.
Bob You'll figure that out. I'm not worried about you. Keep writing.
But I'm so mean.
Bob Mean's okay.
Yeah? What about marriage, does that get easier?
Bob That's hard. We used to have a lot of fun. Lydia would come with me when I made the movies, and we would laugh about it all. Now she doesn't want to leave the kids, and she doesn't need me to be there. The kids miss me, but they're fine. It gets a whole lot more complicated when you have kids.
It's scary.
Bob The most terrifying day of your life is the day the first one is born.
Nobody ever tells you that.
Bob Your life, as you know it... is gone, never to return. But they learn how to walk, and they learn how to talk and you wanna be with them. And they turn out to be the most delightful people you will ever meet in your life.
Bob Where'd you grow up?
Um, I grew up in New York, and I moved to Los Angeles when John and I got married. But it's so different there.
Bob Yeah, I know.
John thinks I'm so snotty.
Bob [chuckles]
You're not hopeless.
[during lunch after Charlotte caught Bob sleeping with the female jazz singer]
Well, I guess she's more around your age. You guys could talk about things in common, like growing up in the fifties. Maybe she liked the movies you did in the seventies when you were still making them.
Bob Wasn't there anyone else around to lavish you with attention?
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