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.

Jerry

I try.

Bookman

You think this is all a big joke, don't you?