Bookman

You took this book out in 1971.

Jerry

Yes, and I returned it in 1971.

Bookman

Yeah, '71. That was my first year on the job. Bad year for libraries. Bad year for America. Hippies burning library cards, Abby Hoffman telling everybody to steal books. I don't judge a man by the length of his hair or the kind of music he listens to. Rock was never my bag. But you put on a pair of shoes when you walk into the New York Public Library, fella.

Jerry

Look, Mr. Bookman. I--I returned that book. I remember it very specifically.

Bookman

You're a comedian, you make people laugh.