Adventures in screenwriting, producing and momhood from a "Third World Girl" in the big city.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Word on the Street (Overheard Dialogue at Duane Reade)
In line at Duane Reade. Two women hold magazines waiting to be rung up.
Woman A: How old are you?
Woman B: I'm an old fart. I'm turning 29.
Woman A: That's okay. Don't have a breakdown about it. Neil is 29.
Woman B: I know... Y'know, they say you shouldn't date someone who's 29.
Woman A: I've heard that too! And it totally makes sense. (inaudible) But I think it's okay if you start dating them before they turn 29.
Woman B: I started dating Neil like three months before he turned 29.
Woman A: That's okay then. That's enough time to make an impression.
Woman B: Dave was 31. You shouldn't date guys who're 31.
Woman A: 31 is the new 29.
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And to think I had no idea of this seminal rule of dating. No guys who're 29.
Seriously though, you can't beat eavesdropping as a way to sharpen your dialogue skills. So feel better about being plain, damn nosy.
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