Teardrops in the Snow: The Making of 'The Saddest Music in the World' Page #2
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- 2003
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- What is it that you want from me today?
- I want a crack at that prize money.
And how do you intend to do that?
By serving up
the saddest number you ever heard.
I've got schmaltz routines
that could ring sobs from a moose.
Really? And you'll be
representing America, right?
Yeah. Tears, Helen, for all
those blubbers in the old melting pot.
I doubt there is anyone on Earth
than you do.
Nothing makes a dent.
Sadness is just happiness
turned on its ass. It's all showbiz.
You got an orchestra handy?
I'll prove it to you.
Actually, I do.
- Great. Haul 'em in here.
- Teddy, the orchestra.
They're very genteel.
They play blindfolded.
A novelty act, huh?
What's the kicker?
When Teddy and I
sing on the seesaw, they play.
That's a hard act to follow.
Your audition
will be much simpler.
I want you to tell
about my ''accident'',
No, Teddy,
you've been spared today.
Go back.
Start the music.
Play not too fast,
and with feeling.
So, where do I start?
Why don't you start
with your father?
And end with him...
full circle.
Well, he was in love with you,
but there was a problem...
you loved me.
Yes...
Yes, I see it.
- So long ago.
- It feels like yesterday.
I was flattered.
A beautiful woman...
paying attention to me.
He suspected me.
He had good reason to. Right under
his nose, every chance we got.
- We drove him to drink.
He thought himself...
a cuckold by you.
- Oh, yes, I see it.
- So long ago.
It feels like yesterday.
He started wearing his old uniform.
Canadian lieutenant.
The great war.
Marching up and down the stairs
late into the night with his rifle.
Drunk.
Your brother Roderick
trying to heal him with music.
The day of the car trip.
The ice storm.
The empty road.
Except for him
trying to stop the car.
- His hand was out.
- And there was your head lifting up.
Blocking my view.
- Oh, yes. I see it.
- I see it.
So long ago.
It feels like yesterday.
- Jesus, dad! What do we do?
- Get my bag.
Her leg's stuck!
We gotta get her loose!
You'll tear it off completely,
you idiot. Do as I say.
I'm the doctor here.
- You're drunk.
- My bag!
I'm going to save
the woman I love.
Do you hear me?
The woman I love!
We're going to get married.
Please!
Please do something!
Help me!
We've got to occupate...
and amputate.
Dad, you better let me help.
Out of my way.
You make me sick.
There, love.
Now there's a puzzle.
Steady.
Steady, steady, steady.
Dad, you're through
the bone already!
- That's her good leg!
- Now look what you made me do!
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