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The Case of a Lost Mind


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INT: TWO FRIENDS SITTING IN A CAR, WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO GO GREEN. 

A
How can you stay silent (all the time)?

B
Hmm, An acute case of neurosis, or perhaps some kind of autism spectrum disorder, or you know what it could be that I lack necessary social skills?

A
Don't kid me. I'm really serious about this!

B
It could be any of these or most likely none. I'm not crazy, although my mother never had me tested. A bit of Sheldon Cooper here (laughs).

A
Come on! I'm worried about you, man!

B
It's just the way I am. I've been programmed to not to talk a lot! The word programmed didn't help my case much, did it?

A
You gotta tell me more.

B
The best possible way I can describe myself is, I am lost! It's a strange word, on one hand it implies being doomed but it can also mean I'm lost in some profound thoughts. So which one is it? Um, well it depends on the time of day.

A
So where are you going with this? (impatiently tapping on the dashboard)

B
I'm just saying I'm lost in a good way. I have a conversation going on with myself. We all have that talk going, some just give it more time.

A
So how does this "talk" helps you or me?

B
It helps to open  up a whole new dimension within me. I cannot explain it but it's my way of life.

A
Aren't you losing out on something?

B
On the contrary, I'm just making conscious choices. How can my lost choices be wrong?

I restore myself when I'm alone.
Marilyn Monroe
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