A Novel by Luis Soto-Ortiz (A.K.A

Of Wanders and Lust

A Novel by Luis Soto-Ortiz (a.k.a. Popmartfan)

Version 1.0 (Abridged)

Dear Reader, I began writing this novel in April 2017. The challenge I imposed on myself was to write a short story or play where the characters are musicians and what they say comes from their own lyrics. I did not know what the plot would be about but nevertheless I embarked on this project with enthusiasm. Eventually some themes came to my mind and I slowly developed them into different scenarios. This project grew to become the short novel that you are about to read. There are many relevant themes in this novel, some of them sad and others uplifting. You will see a group of musicians traveling together to different cities who, despite their different political and religious beliefs, they nevertheless stay together and help each other overcome difficult situations. You will see that the novel has several protagonists (heroes and heroines) which I will let you figure out who they are. You might even identify and relate to some of the characters. Although there are very serious themes that the novel touches upon, there are also many lighthearted moments which I hope will make you laugh or at least bring a smile to your face. I do not mean to insult anyone by the jokes or events depicted in the novel. I am not planning on making any money from this novel because I am using lyrics that are copyrighted. I do hope that by reading this novel you become a better person, someone who is more sensitive and appreciative of cultural, political and gender differences. In a time when polarization is rampant, I hope this novel brings us together, not divide us. Feel free to contact me to let me know whether or not you enjoyed reading the novel and what are your suggestions for improvement. Sincerely, Luis Soto-Ortiz

This novel is dedicated to all the ladies around the world, especially to those that I had the fortune to know on a personal level. You make the world go round!

Chapter 1: Lost in New York

Scene 1: Proctor and Gamble Scene 2: Panic! At the Disco Scene 3: Bringin͛ on the Heartbreak Scene 4: Civil Disobedience Chapter 2: Freedom in Berlin

Scene 1: Brotherly Love Scene 2: You Can͛t Always Get What You Want Scene 3: It͛s All Happening at the Zoo Scene 4: Should We Talk About the Government? Chapter 3: A Musician in Paris

Scene 1: With a Little Help from My Friends Scene 2: Life in Technicolor Scene 3: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Scene 4: Love Is All We Have Left Chapter 4: Doin͛ It In Las Vegas

Scene 1: Gambler͛s Delight Scene 2: Ladies͛ Night Scene 3: A Get Together to Tear It Apart Chapter 5: The Lamb Lies Down on Hollywood Scene 1: A Sort of Homecoming Scene 2: A Celebration! Scene 3: Headbanger͛s Ball Scene 4: Living to Tell the Tale ͞KĨtĂŶĚĞƌƐĂŶĚ>ƵƐƚ͟ Bono of U2 is standing with his back toward Author: Luis Soto-Ortiz the window and he is looking at the gamblers (a.k.a. Popmartfan) in the room. He is wearing a cowboy hat, a Started writing on April 3, 2017 brown leather jacket, blue jeans and brown boots. He is wearing sunglasses to make him Last updated: August 27, 2021 look like a U.S. secret service agent. Every now and then he turns his head toward the window and tries to listen to any strange noises CHAPTER 1: LOST IN NEW YORK coming from outside. Not hearing anything remarkable, he starts pacing back and forth making a facial expression of a tough guy who has Ă͞ĚŽŶ͛ƚŵĞƐƐ ǁŝƚŚŵĞ͟ĂƚƚŝƚƵĚĞ. He ************************************* patrols near the window for fifteen minutes to SCENE 1 - Proctor and Gamble ensure that there is no suspicious activity occurring outside. Not seeing or hearing In a small town in the heartland of the United anything, Bono walks through the tavern and States, a group of gamblers are playing poker looks at the players in each table. He was and drinking whiskey after the tavern has hired for the night to proctor the gamblers closed for the day. The tavern is spacious and and to deescalate, if necessary, any well-lit and caters to a clientele of a certain arguments that may arise between them. reputation. The smoke from the cigarettes and Gratified that the conversations between the pipes fills the entire room. The windows are gamblers are friendly, Bono returns to his post shut and the curtains are drawn at the request near the window to keep guard there. of the patrons, to keep eavesdroppers from looking inside and hearing their private ŽŶŽ͛Ɛ arrogant swagger suddenly vanishes conversations. when he hears a crow cawing outside as if heralding impending danger. Bono stealthily peeks outside from one side of the window, but he does not see anyone. He calls Joni Mitchell to come to the window and look outside to see if she sees anything peculiar. She does not see anything except the crow and tells Bono:

JONI MITCHELL: There's a crow flying The atmosphere is lively, enhanced by the Black and ragged. wine that is being consumed. An eclectic selection of rock and pop music blasts through the loudspeakers that are hanging from the ceiling. Yet, despite the cheerful atmosphere, there seems to be an air of secrecy and evasion, as if some of the gamblers are trying to hide from someone.

1 Bono takes a sip from the bottle and continues monitoring the tables and sings about his own gambling misfortunes that left him bankrupt:

U2: I'm just a singer Some say a sinner Rolling the dice Not always a winner.

He points to his peers who are fully engaged in Joni Mitchell their games and says:

Joni sits down with the gamblers once again. U2: Bono patrols the area near the window Not part of the crowd nervously. To calm his nerves, he asks the But not feeling alone ďĂƌƚĞŶĚĞƌƚŽďƌŝŶŐŚŝŵŚŝƐ͞ŵĞĚŝĐŝŶĞ͘͟The Under pressure bartender knows exactly what Bono is But not bent out of shape. referring to and promptly brings him a shot of Jack Daniels. Bono continues wandering around the room aimlessly. He gulps another shot of whiskey Another fifteen minutes pass by and no and tells his loyal friend the bartender as if he sounds are heard outside. Bono is now were his ex-lover: completely relaxed having drank several shots of Jack Daniels. Once again, he walks around U2: the tavern to monitor the interactions You drove me to drink between the gamblers to ensure that they But hey, that's not all bad remain peaceful. The copious amount of wine Guess I've been greedy that Bono drank sends him back in time to his All of my life days of love and romance. He remembers his Greedy for the good things failed relationship with a beautiful girl he As well as the bad. dated several years ago. Their breakup caused Bono to fall into a depression and alcoholism Bono thanks the bartender for his generosity, that he is still trying to recover from. The and hands him the empty bottle. Bono ends memories of their romance haunt him. Bono his monologue by crooning a la Frank Sinatra: starts drinking directly from the bottle of Jack Daniels and walks around the room aimlessly. U2: He starts singing to release his emotions and Two shots of happy imagines that his former lover is in front of One shot of sad. him. He says to her: Now inebriated, Bono returns to his macho U2: posturing and staggers around the room to You think I'm no good look at the games being played. He I know I've been bad. approaches a table feeling like a four-star general, almost expecting a military salute

2 from his peers. A gambler who has had too Chrissie tells him: many drinks tells Bono as she giggles: THE PRETENDERS: ABBEY GLOVER: Don't be ashamed to cry I'm having too much fun! 'cause I've seen the dark side too.

Another gambler who is on a winning streak Chrissie adds: tells Bono with joy: THE PRETENDERS: PINK Won't let nobody hurt you Today's the day I'll stand by you I've been waiting for Take me in. Yesterday is so far away. Bono smiles and thanks Chrissie for her kind words. Deep in his heart Bono knows that Chrissie cannot replace his ex-girlfriend in any way. He tells her:

U2: There is nothing you have that I need.

Bono walks away to proctor a group of gamblers playing in a different table. One of them notices the incongruous attire that Bono is wearing and tells him sarcastically:

BUSTED: I like the way you dress.

Bono replies in jest:

Pink U2: The right to appear ridiculous Chrissie Hynde looks at Bono͛ƐĨĂĐĞ and sees Is something I hold dear. that he has tears in his eyes. She asks him: A gambler asks Bono if he wants to play a THE PRETENDERS: game of poker, but Bono declines the Why you look so sad? invitation. Bono is bankrupt, having lost all his Tears are in your eyes. money gambling. This is the reason why his girlfriend left him. He chose to work as a Bono tells Chrissie: security guard for the night to earn money to pay for his lodging. Bono tells the gambler: U2: Haven't been with a woman U2: It feels like it's been years. I'm waiting on the crumbs From your table.

3 SPICE GIRLS: A gambler who heard Bono͛Ɛ drunken singing Who do you think you are? gives Bono a piece of advice: The stranger responds in a deep voice that he PENTATONIX: ŝƐ͞/ƌŽŶDĂŶ͘͟ƚĨŝƌƐƚ͕ƐŚĞŝƐƉƵǌǌůĞĚĂŶĚ It doesn't matter ŝŶƚƌŝŐƵĞĚďǇƚŚĞƐƚƌĂŶŐĞƌ͛ƐƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ͘ Then, she If you're way off track fantasizes that he is courting her and that he Just raise your voice. is a tall, strong and attractive bodybuilder like ƚŚŽƐĞŝŶƚŚĞĨŝůŵ͞WƵŵƉŝŶŐ/ƌŽŶ͘͟^ŚĞƚĞůůƐŚŝŵ͗ Bono jokes: SPICE GIRLS: U2: If you want my future I like the sound of my own voice Forget my past I didn't give anyone else a choice. If you wanna get with me Better make it fast. Pete Townshend of The Who tells Bono: Then she asks him what is the purpose of his PETE TOWNSHEND: visit: You're so clever! SPICE GIRLS: The gamblers continue to play uninterrupted Tell me what you really want. for about 30 minutes. Bono sees his temporary job of security officer as easy money because To her surprise, the stranger ignores her and everyone is getting along quite well. Even the remains silent. She is not sure if he is still gamblers who are losing games accept the standing outside the door. Ozzy Osbourne gets unfavorable outcome without complaining. up. He starts mocking the stranger who had the audacity to ignore the sexual invitation of Suddenly, loud knocks at the door disrupt the such an attractive lady. convivial atmosphere. Upset at the abrupt interruption of her game, a member of the Spice Girls gets up and approaches the door.

Spice Girls

Bono asks her to please return to her seat, but Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath she ignores him. She asks the stranger angrily: Ozzy points to the door and asks his peers:

4 BLACK SABBATH: Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind? Is he live or dead?

Then Ozzy sits down to continue with his game while the stranger remains standing outside the establishment. Some gamblers worry that the stranger may have sinister intentions. Others fear that he came to visit them as a herald of imminent doom. Others think that he is a prophet and wants to give them a warning. Fink does not believe in the existence Bono of U2 of heaven or hell, and assuages their fears by Bono starts making silly grimaces and walks telling them in a self-assured tone: around like an arrogant businessman who

feels that he owns the world. He cracks jokes THE NETWORK: about the devil and everyone laughs. Jason I don't believe in the apocalypse Isbell jokes that he will run for president in the I don't believe in the end of time. upcoming presidential elections and that Bono

will be the vice-president: Michael Sweet is not afraid of the mysterious stranger and bravely says: JASON ISBELL:

The devil is my running mate. STRYPER:

To hell with the devil! Everyone laughs. DŝĐŬ:ĂŐŐĞƌŐƌĂďƐŽŶŽ͛Ɛ

devil horns and puts them on. Mick tries to A renowned physician and psychologist who is look menacing and scary and tells his peers: playing poker gives his peers some advice:

THE ROLLING STONES: EDWARD DE BONO: Just call me Lucifer Mock the devil Use all your well-learned politesse And he will flee from thee. Or I'll lay your soul to waste.

After hearing Edward, an idea occurs to Bono The gamblers laugh ĂƚDŝĐŬ͛ƐƚŚĞĂƚƌŝĐƐ͘They and he disappears momentarily. He returns continue mocking the Iron Man: dressed in a gold-colored suit with horns in his head. He is pretending to be Mephistopheles. HEAVENLY:

I'm not scared of you!

JACKYL: Hey mister devil Speak to me!

Prince tells the stranger in a seductive tone to take his soul to hell:

5 jumpsuit and is wearing a red cape. Bono also PRINCE: notices a black limousine parked nearby. I don't care where we go I don't care what we do Just take me with you!

Superman

Bono stares at the stranger from head to toe open-mouthed and is paralyzed by fear. The stranger knocks harder, but the gamblers seated at the table are so immersed in their game that they ignore the loud raps. Fearing that the stranger is an FBI agent or tax collector in disguise who is trying to arrest him Prince or one of the guests, Bono tries to alert his

peers by softly walking over to where they are The Iron Man had come to warn the gamblers seated. He tells them in a distressed tone: of the tragedy that awaited them if they did not repent and accept Jesus as their savior. U2: However, the Iron Man cannot endure their Somebody's outside mocking laughter. Feeling humiliated, he turns Somebody's knocking at the door. around and leaves in the manner prescribed in Matthew 10:14. Unbeknownst to the gamblers, the Iron Man seals their future fate A fellow gambler Colin Hay turns around and by conjuring a curse against them by casting stares at Bono with an angry look. Bono tells off the dust of his feet, and cleansing his feet Colin with a soft voice: by the wayside. U2:

There's a black car parked A few moments later, the crow caws again. At the side of the road. The gamblers are oblivious of their surroundings and continue playing and Colin makes gestures implying that he does conversing. Bono hears the second cawing and not want to be interrupted. As the security becomes alarmed. Already drunk, he stumbles guard for the night, Bono knows it is his as he runs toward the window. Once he responsibility to alert his peers of potential reaches it, he draws one of the curtains danger. He waves his arms to catch slightly to peek outside. He is startled when he sees a tall, muscular stranger outside the ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ͛ƐĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶ and then lowers them to establishment who is dressed in a blue signal to them to remain silent. Everyone in

6 the establishment remains quiet to avoid left. He is hoping to win the current game to detection. However, the stranger continues to recover part of the money he lost. Roger has a knock loudly. Colin starts to wonder who the red face full of anger and the veins in his neck stranger may be and whether he has an are protruding. Taylor tries to comfort him important message for them. Colin breaks the and puts her arms around his shoulders. She silence by getting up and walking toward the tells him to be grateful for what he still has, door and asks Bono: which is her friendship toward him:

MEN AT WORK: TAYLOR SWIFT: Who can it be now? zŽƵ͛ƌĞƚŚĞůƵĐŬǇŽŶĞ You'll be the prince Bono pleads to Colin not to make noise and to And I'll be the princess. return to his seat. Colin acquiesces reluctantly. Bono then looks through the window once Taylor kisses Roger to calm him down. again to see if the stranger has left. To his However, Roger cannot concentrate on his disappointment, Bono notices that the game due to the loud knocks on the door. stranger is still standing outside. Bono looks Bono continues to make gestures to his peers outside to see if someone else is to keep them from making noise. Roger has accompanying the flamboyantly dressed had enoƵŐŚŽĨŽŶŽ͛Ɛdrunken comicality and stranger͕ďƵƚŚĞĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚƐĞĞĂŶǇŽŶĞ͘ŽŶŽ ŵĞůŽĚƌĂŵĂ͘,ĞŝŐŶŽƌĞƐŽŶŽ͛Ɛplea to remain notices that Colin is once again walking silent and throws his cards to the floor as he toward the door. Bono implores his friend to shouts to Bono to stop bothering them. He return to his seat: blames Bono for making him lose his last poker game. Roger tells Bono how humiliated U2: he feels when he loses: ŽŶ͛ƚŐŽƚŽƚŚĞĚŽŽƌ͊ ROGER DALTREY: Colin heeds ŽŶŽ͛Ɛ advice and returns to his Losing everything seat. Meanwhile, the loud knocks at the door Is like the sun continue. Bono presses his right index finger Going down on me! against his lips to signal everyone to remain silent. Roger Daltrey of the Who is seated at Bono tells Roger ƚŚĂƚŚĞĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚĐĂƌĞŝĨRoger the table next to his girlfriend Taylor Swift. loseƐďĞĐĂƵƐĞŝƚ͛ƐŶŽƚŚŝƐĨĂƵůƚ:

U2: Will it make it easier on you Now you got someone to blame?

Roger ignores ŽŶŽ͛ƐƋƵĞƐƚŝŽŶ͘,ĞŐĞƚƐƵƉĂŶĚ kicks the cards that are lying on the floor. Roger walks to the door and angrily asks the stranger from inside the tavern:

Roger Daltrey Taylor Swift ROGER DALTREY: Roger is extremely upset because he has Is there anybody out there? already lost several games and has no money 7 A voice from outside the establishment is heard saying: THE CLIQUE: Trust me when I say THE CLIQUE: I know the pathway to your heart. I am Superman And I know what's happening. Roger feels betrayed by Taylor. He bangs on the table loudly and tries to get up to open the Roger Daltrey asks the stranger angrily: door, but his peers hold him by the arms and prevent him from moving. Roger curses at the THE WHO: ceiling to vent his anger. dĂǇůŽƌ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚ tells Who the fuck are you? the agitated Roger:

Taylor Swift recognizes the voice of the THE CLIQUE: stranger. He is an old friend of hers. Taylor I am Superman shouts his name joyfully and the stranger And I can do anything. outside hears her. The stranger tells Taylor as he stands outside the tavern: Taylor gets up and tries to open the door to see her cherished old friend, but Alex Turner THE CLIQUE: stops her. Alex had had an altercation with You don't really love that guy him in the past that left the gambler bloodied. You make it with, now, do you? Consequently, Alex does not want to see him ever ĂŐĂŝŶ͘,ĞŐĞƚƐŝŶdĂǇůŽƌ͛ƐǁĂǇĂŶĚƚĞůůƐ Taylor remembers him perfectly well. She had her: fallen in love with him a few years ago. Unfortunately, she was too shy at the time to THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS: express her true feelings toward him and he ,Ğ͛ƐŬŝŶĚŽĨŵǇĞŶĞŵǇ! never realized how much she loved him. Then Taylor met Roger and lost contact with her old Larry Norman blocks the door and tells Taylor friend. He tells her: that it is not safe to open the door:

THE CLIQUE: LARRY NORMAN: I know you don't love that guy He's an unidentified flying object! 'cause I can see right through you. Roger forces Taylor to sit down and holds her Her old friend is correct in saying that Taylor tightly. Seeing all the drama that the does not really love Roger. Taylor blushes and ƐƚƌĂŶŐĞƌ͛ƐǀŝƐŝƚŚĂƐĐĂƵƐĞĚ͕Tom Petty tells the tries to hide her face from Roger by staring at stranger from inside the tavern to leave them the floor while covering her face with her right alone: hand. ZŽŐĞƌŶŽƚŝĐĞƐŚŝƐŐŝƌůĨƌŝĞŶĚ͛Ɛunusual reaction to the peculiar stranger and he gives TOM PETTY: Taylor a furious stare. Feeling uncontrollably Don't come around here no more jealous, Roger tries to open the door to meet Whatever you're looking for. his rival, but Bono and other fellow gamblers stop him. They implore him to return to his seat. Roger heeds their advice and sits next to Taylor. dĂǇůŽƌ͛ƐŽůĚĨƌŝĞŶĚƐĂǇƐ:

8 hoping to forget what has just occurred and to ďůŽĐŬdĂǇůŽƌ͛ƐƐŝŶŐŝŶŐ out of his mind. Taylor is fearless and sings with enthusiasm about his old friend:

TAYLOR SWIFT: He's got his mother's eyes His father's ambition I wonder if he knows how much That I miss him.

Taylor looks at the sky and sings:

TAYLOR SWIFT:

Tom Petty /͛ůůďĞǁŝƚŚǇŽƵƐŽŵĞĚĂǇ͘

The stranger continues to knock on the door. Upon hearing Taylor say this, Roger curses at Ashlee Simpson, a friend of Taylor, has a her but she ignores his antics. She looks at the bright idea to make the stranger go away. She gamblers and says: gets up, walks near the door and loudly tells the stranger from inside the tavern: TAYLOR SWIFT: I can't hear one single word they say. ASHLEE SIMPSON: My kiss is like Then she looks outside the window and says: Kryptonite. TAYLOR SWIFT: Mario scares the stranger by warning him that I'm lovestruck the ladies in the house can leave him weak And looking out the window. and powerless: Upon hearing Taylor say this, Roger bangs on MARIO: the table and throws his empty glass of These girls got kryptonite! whiskey to the floor, shattering it into smithereens. He tries to get up, but his peers dĂǇůŽƌ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚ begins to panic after hearing hold him down. Taylor continues to sing ƚŚĞǁŽƌĚ͞ŬƌǇƉƚŽŶŝƚĞ͟. He quickly gets inside defiantly ǁŚŝůĞŝŐŶŽƌŝŶŐZŽŐĞƌ͛ƐƐŚĞŶĂŶŝŐĂŶƐ͗ the limousine and is speedily driven away to safety. Taylor did not want her friend to TAYLOR SWIFT: depart so quickly. She wanted to see him to I'll be right here on the ground tell him how much she still loves him. Taylor When you come back down. sets herself free from the grasp of her jealous boyfriend Roger and runs to the window. She Taylor throws a kiss at the sky and closes the draws the curtains to see her admirer but the curtains. Everyone returns to their seats and limousine is gone. She looks at the sky and continue with their games of poker. Taylor starts to sing a love song. Roger is fuming with kisses Roger to calm him down. She tells him jealousy. He serves himself a shot of whiskey that he is her number one. To ease the tense atmosphere, some of the gamblers say jokes

9 to make Roger laugh. Roger asks Taylor to Pete looks at Michael to see if he wants to forgive him for his temper tantrum and convey a message to her. Michael becomes uncontrollable jealousy. He tells her: irritated by her presence. Billie Jean is known to fabricate lies about her customers to extort ROGER DALTREY: money from them. Michael gets up with an You won my love. angry mood. He feels compelled to clear his name and reputation with his peers. He tells Taylor and Roger kiss passionately and them: everyone applauds. Bono continues monitoring the tables and the gamblers play MICHAEL JACKSON: and converse peacefully. A few minutes later, Mother always told me there is a sudden knock at the door. Ignoring Be careful of who you love ŽŶŽ͛ƐĂĚǀŝĐĞƚŽƌĞŵĂŝŶƐƚŝůůand avoid making And be careful of what you do noise, Pete Townshend of the Who gets up 'cause the lie becomes the truth. and looks through the window. He sees a young pregnant female with her arms crossed Billie Jean wants Michael to be financially waiting restlessly outside the door. Pete responsible of his supposed son. Michael approaches the door but does not open it. He vehemently denies being the father of Billie asks the female stranger: :ĞĂŶ͛ƐďĂďǇ and asks his fellow gamblers not to pay any attention to her. Michael speaks THE WHO: loudly so his friends can hear him: Tell me who are you. MICHAEL JACKSON: The female stranger is surprised that Pete Billie Jean is not my lover ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁǁŚŽƐŚĞŝƐ͘^ŚĞtells him She's just a girl seductively that her name is Billie Jean and Who claims that I am the one that all the men in town know her. She is But the kid is not my son! looking for Michael Jackson to tell him that ŚĞ͛ƐŐŽŝŶŐƚŽďĞĂĨĂƚŚĞƌ. Michael then walks toward the door and asks Billie Jean to leave:

MICHAEL JACKSON: Just beat it!

Vince Neil, who was a former customer of Billie Jean, had to clear up his name as well. ,ĞŬŶŽǁƐƚŚĞŐĂŵĞƐŚĞ͛ƐƚƌǇŝŶŐƚŽƉůĂǇĂŶĚ tells her from where he is seated:

MOTLEY CRUE: Girl, just go away!

Billie Jean ƌĞĂůŝǌĞƐƚŚĂƚŚĞƌƚƌŝĐŬƐĚŽŶ͛ƚǁŽƌŬ Michael Jackson anymore and leaves furious. The gamblers continue playing and drinking. Although peace and joviality return again inside the

10 establishment, this positive atmosphere is open and honest with him. She made it clear short-lived. Just when everything had returned that she did not want to enter into a long- to normal and sounds of laughter and term relationship with him. Suzanne is now camaraderie are heard throughout the tavern, married to a wealthy businessman. Mark Bishop hears a peculiar noise near the bottom of the door. He gets up and walks to the window, but he does not see anyone outside. Mark hears strange noises near the doorknob. He crouches to see if anyone is ƚƌǇŝŶŐƚŽƉĞĞŬŝŶĨƌŽŵƚŚĞĚŽŽƌŬŶŽď͛ƐŬĞǇƐůŝƚ͘ The gambler notices that the peculiar visitor is placing an eye near the doorknob. To surprise the stranger by catching him in the act of spying, he suddenly opens the door, and turns to his fellow gamblers to tell them that they have a visitor. Mark points to the diminutive and strange-looking gnome and he tells his peers:

MARK BISHOP: Suzanne Vega Now look who's here! The hunchback talks to Mark Bishop and tries A curious gambler who is seated at the table to describe the physical appearance of the gets up to find out who could it be this time. beautiful lady he came looking for. Suzanne He recognizes the visitor and exclaims: overhears the conversation and realizes that the hunchback has written a new song and BOB DYLAN: that he wants to sing it to her. To avoid The hunchback of Notre Dame! detection, she suddenly hides under the table as she says to her friends:

SUZANNE VEGA: He sounds like He's missing someone That he knows He can't have now.

Knowing she is a married woman, Suzanne tells herself:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame SUZANNE VEGA: Suzanne Vega immediately recognizes the I cannot give in visitor as a former suitor that she met several No, I must refuse him. years ago. Each Sunday after church service, he would sing to her love songs that he had Suzanne makes gestures from underneath the written for her. She had always listened to him table to her peers to tell the hunchback that in a respectful manner but had always been she is not present. The gamblers tell the visitor 11 that the person that he is looking for has left the country with her husband and will not return. Upon hearing this, the hunchback leaves the saloon broken-hearted and with his face pointed to the ground making his hunch protrude out even more. Shortly thereafter, Suzanne emerges from under the table and joins her fellow gamblers. She knows that she will miss his friendship as well as his singing. She feels guilty because she knows that her Bob Dylan rejection of him could mean that he will spend the rest of his life alone: Bob opens one of the windows to let some fresh air in. He looks outside and notices the SUZANNE VEGA: menacing grey clouds above. Bob sees the It's a lonely time ahead. gloomy landscape and starts to sing to release the melancholic thoughts and emotions that By this time, the gamblers are feeling restless are disturbing him: and tired of the numerous interruptions, which they had not expected would occur after the BOB DYLAN: tavern had closed. The gamblers had Shadows are fallin' congregated this late in the day for privacy And I've been here all day and to avoid unnecessary interruptions from It's too hot to sleep customers and loiterers asking for spare And time is runnin' away change. Some of the gamblers had come to Feel like my soul this tavern for various reasons: to escape from Has turned into steel. their ex-lovers, to escape from detectives who were looking for them and to make illicit Bob lights a cigar: monetary transactions with their business partners. It did not escape their mind that BOB DYLAN: these frequent interruptions started to occur My sense of humanity soon after the Iron Man left. Has gone down the drain It's not dark yet As the night progresses, some gamblers feel But it's gettin' there. hungry and have dinner while others go to sleep in rooms that the establishment rents. Bob Dylan relishes the fresh air coming from Dusk is setting in and the sky has become outside and continues to smoke. He looks at cloudy. The room temperature has gotten the tall trees in the distance and says: unpleasantly hot due to the large amount of people present and the two fireplaces that are BOB DYLAN: burning. As Bono is in the restroom, Bob Dylan I've been down on the bottom gets up and draws the curtains. Of a world full of lies Sometimes my burden Is more than I can bear It's not dark yet But it's getting there.

12 He points to the floor of the gambling house: The female stranger walks to the door and says her name is Wendy and that she is BOB DYLAN: looking for Robert Smith. She looks at her I can't even remember watch and tells Bob Dylan to tell Robert that it What it was I came here ŝƐ͞tĞŶĚǇdŝŵĞ͘͟ To get away from.

Bob Dylan looks at the rainy and darkening landscape outside:

BOB DYLAN: Don't even hear The murmur of a prayer It's not dark yet But it's gettin' there.

Bob Dylan stands gazing at the darkened clouds and notices that it is starting to rain. Bono returns from the restroom. He tells Bob Wendy of Red Velvet that the window must remain closed for safety reasons, especially late at night.

As Bob starts closing the window, he spots a beautiful lady who is sitting outside on a bench. She is wearing an outfit of a princess and a crown in her hair. She is holding an umbrella to protect her from the rain. Every now and then she looks at her watch impatiently. She seems to be waiting for someone who is inside the tavern. Gazing at tŚĞůĂĚǇ͛ƐďĞĂƵƚǇďƌŝŶŐƐĂƐŵŝůĞƚŽŽď͛Ɛ hardened facial expression. He closes the Robert Smith of the Cure window, draws the curtain and runs to the door with alacrity as if he were a hyperactive Robert Smith is engrossed in his game. Bob teenager. He opens the door to show his peers conveyƐtĞŶĚǇ͛ƐŵĞƐƐĂŐĞƚŽŚŝŵ͘ZŽďĞƌƚ the Romantic Princess that is sitting outside in remembers her as the pesky former lover he the rain. Bob hopes that his friends will have thought he had finally escaped from. He compassion and will let her come inside to immediately turns around and shouts in the have supper and stay for the night. Glenn direction of the door and tells Wendy to leave: Tilbrook turns around to look at the Romantic Princess and asks her: THE CURE: /͛ǀĞŚĂĚĞŶŽƵŐŚ SQUEEZE: Please leave me alone! Who's that sittin' in the rain?

13 Wendy hears Robert and asks him at what is to face pecuniary difficulties, is standing time he will leave the tavern. Robert ignores nearby and shrewdly tells the beautiful her question and responds angrily: damsel:

THE CURE: U2: I've had enough I said Take the money, honey. Please go! Beautiful Wendy ŚĞĂƌƐŽŶŽ͛ƐĂĚǀŝĐĞĂŶĚ Other gamblers who are getting upset by the accepts the money, but gives Bob back the box disruption of their game tell Wendy: of cigarettes. Bob advises her never to go out again ǁŚĞŶŝƚ͛ƐƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ: GENTLEMAN: Leave us alone! BOB DYLAN: Take heed of the stormy weather. ENDO: Leave us alone! Wendy kisses Bob in the cheek in gratitude for his kindness and hospitality and departs. It is Other gamblers are less polite: ĞǀŝĚĞŶƚĨƌŽŵŽď͛ƐĨĂĐŝĂůĞǆƉression that she has made a big impression on him. She has PITBULL: managed to achieve something that was We don't care about you! seemingly impossible: to warm Žď͛Ɛ hardened and unsentimental heart and to restore in him a sense of compassion and humanity. Bob closes the door and returns to the world of gambling and illicit activities that he is part of. He says with sadness as if he were speaking to her:

BOB DYLAN: You left me standing in the doorway I got nothin' to go back to now. Pitbull

After hearing their impolite comments, the Bob looks at his peers and instead of looking Romantic Princess turns around and starts forward to joining them at the table, he says walking away from the door. Bob Dylan is in a soft voice: standing at the doorway mesmerized by her beauty. He calls her back and implores her to BOB DYLAN: come inside. Wendy approaches him, bows All the laughter is just makin' me sad. her head, and smiles at him. Her smile is like a radiant sun to Bob. He gives her his box of Bob watches his friends play poker but his cigarettes and all the money that he won in a thoughts are focused on Wendy. Later that game of poker earlier that day. She thanks night, the sound of someone singing and him for his generosity but rejects both gifts whistling joyfully is heard outside the politely. Bob begs her to accept them. Bono, establishment. Glenn Tilbrook gets up to open who is insolvent and knows first-hand what it the door and sees that the visitor can barely

14 stand on his own two feet because he has had Of a Greyhound bus. too many drinks. Glenn asks him jokingly: Joey Ramone ask Duane what is he up to: SQUEEZE: Who's that walkin' like the penguin? THE RAMONES: tŚĂƚ͛ƐǇŽƵƌŐĂŵĞ͍ Glenn recognizes the drifter as his childhood friend Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Duane says: Band. THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: I'm on my way to New Orleans Tryin' to make a livin'.

Duane explains why he became a vagabond:

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: Times got hard And I didn't draw the card I needed So I proceeded to bang it on Down the line.

Supper is served for him. It consists of smoked beef, Cajun-style spicy shrimp and a side of Duane Allman steamed vegetables. Glen gives old Duane a warm hug and welcomes him inside. Once inside, Duane hangs his shabby coat and dries himself by shaking his body like a wet dog. Other gamblers recognize him and express their joy to see him. They ask Duane to stay for the night and to take a seat with them:

BIG DADDY WEAVE: Come sit down Rest here among us.

Duane sits down with his fellow gamblers and proceeds to narrate the story of his life:

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: My father was a gambler Duane looks at the beef and shrimp in front of Down in Georgia him and suddenly stops his conversation. He He wound up begins to eat voraciously while he watches the On the wrong end of a gun gamblers play. Eric Burdon is on a winning And I was born in the back seat streak and tells Duane:

15 After sipping from a glass of wine, Madonna THE ANIMALS: tells Duane with an arrogant attitude: The only thing a gambler needs Is a suitcase and trunk MADONNA: ŶĚƚŚĞŽŶůǇƚŝŵĞŚĞ͛ƐƐĂƚŝƐĨŝĞĚ I'm a gambler /ƐǁŚĞŶŚĞ͛ƐĚƌƵŶŬ͘ I only play the game my way.

Duane is served ale and drinks it as if he were drinking water. Duane reveals to his peers the romantic setback that he experienced recently:

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: I've been lied to I don't know why I let that mean woman Make me a fool She took all my money Wrecked my new car Now she's with One of my good time buddies. Madonna

After Duane finishes his supper, Jewel and After losing all his life savings, Bono knows the Suzanne Vega try to make him forget about typical outcome of gambling and tells his misfortunes. They ask him if he would like Madonna: to play a game of cards: U2: JEWEL: Every gambler knows that to lose Do you want to play? Is what you're really there for.

SUZANNE VEGA: Madonna takes exception to what Bono said Won't you try your luck? and tells him:

Duane accepts the invitation and plays a MADONNA: game of poker. Duane knows that it is past his You're getting angry time of the day to play cards. He likes to play I can see you're just jealous ĂƚŵŝĚĚĂǇǁŚĞŶŚĞ͛ƐƐŽďĞƌ and has better 'cause you can't be me. judgment. However, he will play tonight despite being inebriated. Duane knows that he Everyone gives Bono an angry stare but he has nothing to lose because he has no money. remains defiant. Bono understands quite well A fellow gambler tells Duane that he can play that the truth about gambling and losing is as much as he wants: making them uncomfortable:

ASH: U2: We stay up late playing cards. Am I buggin' you?

16 I don't mean to bug ya. Another shot of whiskey And that's about the only way Dan Reynolds pounds on the table and tells I can listen anymore. Bono that he is not afraid of losing: Dustin Craig has lost consecutive games and IMAGINE DRAGONS: asks Madonna to serve him another glass of I bet my life! whiskey.

Liam Gallagher asks Madonna: DUSTIN CRAIG: Pour me a glass OASIS: And kill all my pain. Will you pass me down the wine? Madonna gladly serves him another shot. Madonna passes Madonna the bottle of Moments later, another gambler who is on a whiskey. Syleena Johnson is an experienced losing streak gets up and points a finger at poker player and has made hundreds of Lemmy Kilmister. He shouts at Lemmy with an thousands of dollars by beating many of his intense rage that makes everyone stop what opponents and tells Bono: they are doing and turn their head to look at him. The enraged gambler tells Lemmy: SYLEENA JOHNSON: If you play your cards right THIS TOWN, GOING UNDER: Everything will be alright. zŽƵ͛ǀĞƚƌĂĚĞĚǇŽƵƌŬŝŶŐĨŽƌĂŶĂĐĞ͊

Reba McEntire tells Syleena: Lemmy gets up and replies to him in an even angrier tone: REBA MCENTIRE: You gotta play MOTORHEAD: The cards you got The pleasure is to play At times you gotta go Makes no difference what you say Without knowing I don't share your greed Where you're going. The only card I need Is the Ace of Spades! The gamblers continue to drink and play. As they do so, they become even more short- tempered and mercurial. Bono mocks Mia Zapata for losing a third strait game by telling her sarcastically not to worry and to keep on playing:

U2: Daddy's gonna pay For your crashed car. Ace of Spades

Mia Zapata replies to Bono angrily: Another gambler walks over to where Lemmy is sitting and tells him in his face: THE GITS:

17 CROWDED HOUSE: Say that again!

Lemmy is not intimidated by his peers. Lemmy explains what he meant but this time with a sinister voice:

MOTORHEAD: Playing for the high one Dancing with the devil Marilyn Manson Going with the flow It's all a game to me A friend of John Flansburgh tells him: Seven or Eleven Snake eyes watching you THE DEAR HUNTER: Double up or quit Go get your gun Double stake or split And let͛s find out what it does! the Ace of Spades. Other gamblers take out their guns and are Christina Perri dislikes the arrogant tone in ready to kill if provoked: which Lemmy is speaking and asks him loudly: JIM JOHNSTON: CHRISTINA PERRI: I've never feared a man Who do you think you are? Walking in my path.

John Flansburgh becomes furious by what AC/DC: Lemmy just said. John gets up and tells I got my gun at the ready. Lemmy: The conflict continues to escalate. Bono, who THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: was supposed to maintain order and peace as I challenge you to a duel! a paid security guard, becomes scared at the sight of guns and he hides under a table. Bob Everyone stops playing. They stand up and Dylan, who was looking out the window move the tables toward the walls to make fantasizing about making love to the room for the dueling gamblers. Some of them Romantic Princess, notices a duel is about to tell the dueling parties to arm themselves: take place. Without thinking twice, he rushes in and tries to intervene to stop them from MOLLY HATCHET: injuring each other. Bob places himself Well load up your guns between the two dueling gamblers and It͛s time to fight! extends his arms and hands to signal them to stop. Lemmy is uncontrollably angry, shoots A friend of Lemmy tells him: Bob in the arm and Bob falls to the floor in pain. MARYLIN MANSON: Get your gun! Natalie Merchant was in the kitchen preparing supper for the gamblers. At the sound of a gun being fired, she immediately storms the

18 saloon and pushes several gamblers away He demonstrates to Natalie how to apply the from the injured Bob. tourniquet technique.

Tourniquet

Natalie Merchant He tells Bob as he puts pressure on the gauze to stop the bleeding: Natalie asks everyone indignantly: MARILYN MANSON: 10000 MANIACS: If it hurts baby tŚĂƚ͛ƐƚŚĞŵĂƚƚĞƌŚĞƌĞ͍ Please tell me.

Bob tries to act calmly and tells Natalie: Bob responds calmly:

BOB DYLAN: BOB DYLAN: /ƚ͛ƐĂůůƌŝŐŚƚDĂ It don't hurt anymore. /͛ŵŽŶůǇďůĞĞĚŝŶŐ͘ Natalie pushes everyone away from Bob while Lemmy tries to put away his gun which signals she and Marilyn Manson attend to him. An to Natalie that Lemmy was the aggressor. She onlooker gets upset at Natalie for pushing him becomes outraged and tells him: and tells her:

10,000 MANIACS: SKID ROW: Offer me some words You ain't my old lady To balance out So get the fuck out! What I see and what I hear! To this insult, Natalie replies: Lemmy remains silent and unremorseful. Natalie puts an antibiotic and bandages on 10,000 MANIACS: Bob͛ƐĂƌŵ͘Marilyn Manson feels guilty for I mind my feelings inciting Lemmy to shoot Bob Dylan and And not your words suggests to Natalie an efficient technique to You're talking to a deaf stone wall. stop the bleeding: John and Lemmy take out their guns once MARILYN MANSON: again ƚŽ͞ĨŝŶŝƐŚƚŚĞŝƌďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͟. A fellow Tourniquet. gambler implores them to put their guns away: 19 NICKELBACK: WILD BELLE: We must stand together In the name of love There's no getting even Throw down your guns! Hand in hand forever That's when we all win. Another gambler pleads to his warring friend John to put down his gun: All the gamblers agree. They make peace by embracing each other. To elicit a laugh from ZZ WARD: the sparring parties and ease the tension, the Put the gun down! bartender jokingly says about the duel:

Distrustful of each other, the duelers hesitate OAR: to put away their guns. Bono feels remorse for That was a crazy game of poker! not helping to deescalate the conflict, given that he is the person vested with the The gamblers sit down to have a toast in the responsibility of maintaining order. He gets name of unity and brotherly love and then out from under the table to assess the they all have a delicious Cajun-style supper. situation. Noticing that Lemmy and John are Moments later, Ian Brown knocks a secret reluctant to put away their guns, Bono grabs code at the door and the bartender lets him in. Lemmy and John by the arm to brings them close to one another and he tells them:

U2: Put down your guns.

Seeing Bono as an authority figure, the belligerent parties slowly put away their guns. Mark Knopfler tries to bring Lemmy and John to their senses by urging them to stop fighting. He reminds everybody present that they should treat each other as brothers and sisters and to be united, not divided. Mark Ian Brown of the Stone Roses walks over to the window, draws the curtains and looks at the pitch-black darkness outside. Ian has been working as a paperboy since the He tells his peers: Stone Roses broke up due to artistic differences between him and John Squire. DIRE STRAITS: Every day Ian rides his bike and delivers Now the sun's gone to hell newspapers to private residences and to And the moon's riding high commercial establishments. He always gives But it's written in the starlight the bartender all the newspapers that he was And every line in your palm not able to sell that day in exchange for a We are fools to make war. meal and a drink. The bartender gives Ian a glass of ale and asks him to sit down to have Chad Kroeger tries to maintain a spirit of supper. Natalie Merchant goes to the kitchen unity: to prepare Ian his dinner: fillet mignon bathed

20 in steak sauce, Peruvian beans, steamed DESCENDENTS: vegetables and a loaf of bread. She returns to Junkie drug dealer the parlor and places the dish in front of him Does 50 years time and gives him a sweet smile. Ian smiles back While the millionaire murderer sheepishly. He feels a deep attraction toward Just pays a fine! her and Natalie feels the same affection toward him. She looks at Ian while he eats. U2: She would like to sit and converse with him Chinese stocks are going up! ďƵƚƐŚĞĐĂŶ͛ƚ. She has to go back to the kitchen to cook and prepare meals for the A gambler looks at the scores of the Premier gamblers. Natalie makes a curtsey to Ian and League and says: leaves. Ian proceeds to eat voraciously and asks the gamblers what they think about THE HOUSEMARTINS: ƚŽĚĂǇ͛ƐŶĞǁƐ: London 0 Hull 4!

THE STONE ROSES: ŽůŽƌĞƐK͛ZŝŽƌĚĂŶ focuses on the latest Have you seen international news: Or have you heard? THE CRANBERRIES: Liam Gallagher of Oasis asks Ian ǁŚĂƚ͛ƐŝŶƚŚĞ dŚĞƌĞ͛ƐĂǁĂƌŝŶZƵƐƐŝĂ͕ newspaper that they need to know about: And Sarajevo too!

OASIS: Joakim Broden reads the Russia article and tŚĂƚ͛ƐƚŚĞƐƚŽƌǇ͍ tells his peers:

Ian notices ƚŚĂƚŶŽŽŶĞŚĂƐŚĞĂƌĚƚŽĚĂǇ͛Ɛ SABATON: news. He stops eating to distribute copies of Tanks line up in thousands ƚŚĂƚĚĂǇ͛ƐŶĞǁƐƉĂƉĞƌĨŽƌƚŚĞŐĂŵďůĞƌƐƚŽ Ready for the onslaught read. They start reading the newspaper and Ready for the fight! he continues eating rapaciously. Paul McCartney reads several articles and once he Damon Albarn tells his fellow gamblers that finishes, he tells his peers: the poisoning of political dissidents in Russia continues unabated: THE BEATLES: I read the news today, oh boy! BLUR: Moscow's still red The gamblers begin reciting the headlines that The young man is dead! caught their attention: Joakim continues reading and then tells his THE SMITHS: peers how Russia is trying to invade and annex The Queen is dead! all the former Soviet republics:

RANSOM GSE: SABATON: Glaciers are melting Mines are placed in darkness At exponential rates! In the cover of the night Waiting to be triggered

21 When the time is right The gamblers pass each other the remote Imminent invasion control to examine it. Then they continue Imminent attack! reading the newspaper while Ian eats a dessert. Another gambler reads an article Martin Walkyier says about the invasion by mentioning an increase in gun violence in the Russia: United States and says:

SKYCLAD: DA TRUTH feat. SWOOPE: All I hear are peace talks We need peace in our homes And battle cries Peace in the city streets. Everyone's losing Nobody's winning. Liz Phair comments on an article dealing with the socioeconomic battle between the sexes: Bono͛Ɛ sobriety returns and he resumes his patrolling of the establishment. Instead of LIZ PHAIR: carrying a gun, Bono carries a TV remote What's good for one control that allows him to tune in to many TV Oppresses the other newscasts from around the world by pressing It's a war a single button. He shows his remote control With the boys and girls to everyone and recommends his peers to get And nothing͛s gonna change. one. A gambler tells Liz:

IAMSU!: Ain't nothing change but the weather.

In response to this comment, Paul Simon says:

SIMON & GAREFUNKEL: I get the news I need From the weather report.

The injured Bob Dylan grabs the newspaper and tells his peers what the weather report predicts for the near future:

ŽŶŽ͛ƐZĞŵŽƚĞŽŶƚƌŽů BOB DYLAN: A ŚĂƌĚƌĂŝŶ͛ƐĂ-gonna fall. Bono says to his peers: Liam Gallagher is bored as hell. He is reading U2: the comics section. He laughs aloud as he I got the nightly news reads the comic strips. To get to know the enemy.

22 OASIS: My body feels young But my mind is very old.

Liam shows the traveling agency advertisement to everyone. The gamblers read it and they are immediately persuaded to travel to New York City. They are eager to free themselves from the sociopolitical oppression they experience in this politically conservative town. Some of them have been persecuted by local authorities due to their explicit and

politically-charged lyrics. They have been pressured by the local government to write lyrics that are not revolutionary and have even been imprisoned, like what happened to the punk band Pussy Riot in Russia.

The gamblers have a wanderlust that they Then, Liam turns the page and comes across want to satisfy. They see New York City as the an advertisement of a travel agency. It ideal destination to enjoy artistic freedom and advertises cheap flights to New York City. The to live the hedonistic lifestyle that they have article describes NYC ĂƐ͞ƚŚĞĐŝƚǇŽĨƐƉůĞŶĚŽƌ always wanted to experience. Eric Burdon is and one of the Wonders ŽĨƚŚĞtŽƌůĚ͘͟dŚĞ ready to leave his small town for New York advertisement has pictures of the main City and he tells his girlfriend Robyn: landmarks and of its decadent red-light district. Liam becomes interested in traveling THE ANIMALS: to New York City to experience its nightlife. He We gotta get out of this place has always wanted to leave the parochial If it͛s the last thing we ever do small town that he has lived in all his life. He ͚Cause girl shows the advertisement to his older brother There͛s a better life Noel. Liam tells Noel: For me and you.

OASIS: Robyn agrees and tells Eric: I'm older than I wish to be This town holds no more for me. ROBYN: /͛ŵƐŽďŽƌĞĚŝŶƚŚŝƐƚŽǁŶ Noel feels the same way and tells Liam: Take me away from here None of these drugs get me high. OASIS: This old town don't smell too pretty.

Noel tells his brother how growing up in this town has given him a parochial worldview:

23 The gamblers read the NYC advertisement again as Petula tells them:

PETULA CLARK: You can forget all your troubles Forget all your cares No finer place for sure.

Excited by the prospect of returning to his beloved city, Frank Sinatra says:

FRANK SINATRA: /͛ŵůĞĂǀŝŶŐƚŽĚĂǇ͘

Bono tells Frank Sinatra: Robyn U2: Oliver Daldry tells his lover: You've got an unquenchable thirst For New York. OLIVER DALDRY: You and I A gambler says: We were born to run Born to leave this place SHAKEY GRAVES: It's a ghost town. New York City I'll see you soon! Lil Trill gets up and tries to persuade his friends to leave as soon as possible: Another gambler who looks forward to roaming around says: LIL TRILL: >Ğƚ͛Ɛ get on the jet NIGHTWISH: Let's explore the world! In me forever and ever Wanderlust. Petula Clark agrees with Liam and says that New York City should be their next A gambler asks his girlfriend: destination: ANTAGONIST A.D: PETULA CLARK: Tell me why I shouldn't wander endlessly? When you've got worries All the noise and the hurry Liam stands up and puts on his coat. He tells Seems to help his brother Noel that he wants both of them to I know Downtown travel to NYC to experience the nightlife: Linger on the sidewalk Where the neon signs are pretty OASIS: How can you lose? I'm goin' drivin' outta town And you͛re comin' with me

24 The right time is always now. New life ahead Fly by night The gamblers, the bartender, Old Duane, the Away from here. paperboy Ian and Natalie Merchant follow Liam like sheep following their shepherd and Geddy decides to break up with his sweetheart exit the tavern. Ric Okasec tells his peers with Tori Kelly and tells her: excitement: RUSH: THE CARS: Goodbye my dear. >Ğƚ͛ƐŐŽ͊ Tori tells Geddy that she also looks forward to The gamblers leave their homes and their being free from all constraints and meeting a families that night. For many of them, it is not new lover on her journey: an easy decision to make. That night Bruce Springsteen drives ƚŽŚŝƐĨĂƚŚĞƌ͛ƐŚŽŵĞĂŶĚ TORI KELLY: finds him awake. Bruce confronts his father I like being independent and informs him that he is leaving, never to No one to tell me what to do. return home again. Bruce tries to hide the tears in his eyes and says: The gamblers board the train and it departs for NYC. Sounds of laughter and joy coming BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: from the cabin are heard from a distance, but Papa go to bed now quickly fade out as the train disappears into It's getting late the darkness. Nothing we can say Is gonna change anything now There's a lot of people Leaving town now Leaving their friends Their homes.

Then Bruce says:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: All men must make their way Come Independence Day. The gamblers have left their loving families and friends to travel to New York City, where His father tells Bruce that he and his family they expect to live a life free of persecution. will always be waiting for him if he decides to They expect to hit their creative peak as return. Other gamblers walk to the train musicians by living in New York City. The station in the middle of the rainy night. Geddy gambling musicians have turned into Lee of Rush tells his friend: ͞wanderers͘͟ They are eager to experience the hedonistic nightlife ƚŚĞǇŚĂǀĞŶ͛ƚexperienced RUSH: in their small parochial town. They look The feeling inside me forward to experiencing the ͞ďŝŐƚŚƌŝůů͟ŝŶƚŚĞ Says it's time I was gone most glamorous and cosmopolitan city in the Clear head world. 25

ALICIA KEYS: ************************************* New York SCENE 2 ʹ Panic! At the Disco There's nothin' you can't do These streets Once the wanderers arrive in New York City, Will make you feel brand new they book several rooms in an upscale hotel. Big lights will inspire you. Having read with keen interest the advertisement by the travel agency promoting their flights to NYC, the capital of high-quality entertainment, the wanderers want to experience what this city has to offer.

Shortly after arriving, the wanderers go out every day to explore a different part of the city. Most of them had never seen skyscrapers. In their small town, they did not have competitive sports teams to cheer for, no arenas for concerts, and no center for the performing arts. The wanderers take a sightseeing tour to become familiar with the city. One of the tour guides tells the wanderers Alicia Keys enthusiastically: Then Alicia tells the wanderers:

D͛ZKE;ǁŝƚŚ:z-Z and JUELZ SANTANA): ALICIA KEYS: Welcome to New York City! Let's hear it for New York! Birthplace of Michael Jordan

Home of Biggie Smalls TŚĞǁĂŶĚĞƌĞƌƐƐĂǇ͞,ƵƌƌĂǇ͊͟ĂŶĚ͞sŝǀĂEĞǁ Roc-A-Fella headquarters. zŽƌŬ͊͟ĂƐƚŚĞƚŽƵƌŐƵŝĚĞƐĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞwelcoming

them: The wanderers look around in admiration. The tour guide says: JAY-Z:

Welcome to the melting pot D͛ZKE;ǁŝƚŚ:z-Z and JUELZ SANTANA): Home of the hip-hop It's the home of 9-11 Street lights The place of the lost towers Big dreams We still banging All lookin' pretty We never lost power. No place in the world

That could compare. The wanderers point to buildings and monuments and the tour guides explain what they represent. Another tour guide tells the wanderers that living in New York City will open their minds and will spark their artistic creativity as songwriters:

26 tip and exit the bus. They walk along the busy streets in awe. Max Schneider says:

MAX SCHNEIDER: I want the Knicks on a sold-out night.

Vainsmith hopes to make it big in NYC to rocket her career to superstardom:

VAINSMITH: International star Is where I'm going next. Jay-Z

Other wanderers look around the busy streets Then Jay-Z tells the wanderers: and say:

JAY-Z: I THE MIGHTY: One hand in the air for the big city These streets are alive! Everybody say yeah!

EXTREME: The wanderers raise their hands and shout I'm blinded by the scenery! ͞zĞĂŚ͊͟ǁŝƚŚĞǆĐŝƚĞŵĞŶƚ͘ŶŽƚŚĞƌƚŽƵƌŐƵŝĚĞ says: Carole King looks around and is intimidated by

the street noise. She tells her friend: OUN-P:

The apple will never be rotten CAROLE KING: It's organic City streets We got way too much style! They can be heaven

They can be hell. Another tour guide gives the wanderers a warning:

GRANDMASTER FLASH & the FURIOUS FIVE: Everything in New York Ain't always what it seems You might get fooled If you come from out of town.

He volunteers to be their chauffer and bodyguard when they visit certain places: Carole King

GRANDMASTER FLASH & the FURIOUS FIVE: That day, the wanderers visit all the important I know my way around. landmarks and places in NYC and are thrilled by what they experience. The next day, the The tour bus reaches its final destination. The wanderers decide ƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛Ɛtime to satisfy their wanderers thank the tour guides, give them a sexual appetite. They decide to go to a

27 nightclub ĐĂůůĞĚ͞New Jerk, New Jolt͟ on a busy Friday night. The wanderers enter the C-REAL: nightclub and gaze at the scenery in Girls, finally we are here amazement. The place is full of neon lights, We made it! and the contrasting bright colors and thundering music give a psychedelic, almost SB: disorienting feeling. We just made it, yeah!

Another wanderer sees the dancing couples ĂŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚƚŽcome out of the closet and be himself. He gets up and joins the revelers at the dance floor and says:

QUEEN: I want to break free!

Cindy Lauper sees a multitude of dancing ladies and gets up to join them. She sees Bono entering the nightclub and tells him from a distance: The wanderers scatter throughout the nightclub. Many of them walk over to the CINDY LAUPER: dance floor and dance to the music of The Girls, they wanna have fun! Prodigy. Others take a seat and have light refreshments, while others drink, smoke and Bono tells Cindy to enjoy the moment: converse with beautiful strangers. Since they are singers and songwriters, the wanderers U2: feel the time has come to enjoy the perks that You can do come from being rich and famous. Many of Just what you please them got into the music business to enjoy a Wild Honey. libertine lifestyle. Ryan Adams looks at the partygoers, and says to Frank Sinatra as he More wanderers arrive at the club. They are gulps a shot of vodka: amazed at the size of the venue and impressed by the pounding, entrancing music. RYAN ADAMS: They approach the dance floor and comment Here I am! on the revelers they see and the music they hear: Frankie points to the dancing couples, and replies: MARYLIN MANSON: The beautiful people! FRANK SINATRA: /ŶĂĐŝƚǇƚŚĂƚĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚƐůĞĞƉ͘ BAHA MEN: The party's jumpin' KƚŚĞƌǁĂŶĚĞƌĞƌƐĐĂŶ͛ƚďĞůŝĞǀĞƚŚĂƚƚŚĞǇĂƌĞŝŶ And the ladies are all looking fine the heart of NYC and have finally left their Gonna dance tonight small town behind: Everybody's going wild!

KATY PERRY: One of the wanderers tells his peers: Dance to the distortion Turn it up BAHA MEN: Keep it on repeat. The party has just begun Everybody is here to have some fun Christopher Martin sees three ladies passing And the music just won't stop by and follows them to take some pictures of ͚ƚill we see the morning sun. them. He has never seen ladies with such sex appeal. Chris tells his friend: Azealia Banks is dancing to the beat and tells her friend: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN: Girls dressing so revealing AZEALIA BANKS: It's like they're walking nude! I'll rock my body I can freak the dance floor. Usher turns around and sees all the dancing girls and says:

USHER: It feels good to be a star So many girls! Asians, Caucasian Bajan, Jamaican Can't decide Which one I'll be taking home.

DJ Drama is also looking at the girls and agrees with Usher:

Azealia Banks DJ DRAMA: So many girls in here tonight Azealia notices Eric Bellinger dancing near her. Better leave with two. He looks at Azealia from head to toes and tells her: Several wanderers take the stairs to the upper floors. When they reach the dance floor on the ERIC BELLINGER: fourth floor, Ian McCulloch looks at the Girl come over here beautiful women dancing and says: And let me take a closer look at you.

ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: It's heaven up here!

Rivers Cuomo raises his hands as if he were praising the Lord and says:

WEEZER: Thank God for girls!

29 And I will not be bothered If I wanna party ͚til tomorrow Cause I'm sexy and free.

Lucy Pearl says:

LUCY PEARL: I wanna get freaky tonight This place is so damn wild!

Eric Bellinger Tata Young tells her friend as they twerk on the dance floor: Azealia approaches Eric and says: TATA YOUNG: AZEALIA BANKS: I pick all my skirts I'll leave you my number To be a little too sexy If you want me, baby When I'm out with my girls You can call me. I always play a bit bitchy.

Eric saves her phone number. He looks at her remarkable physical attributes and takes some photos. He tells Azealia:

ERIC BELLINGER: You look amazing! I ain't never seen that body on nobody.

Azealia thanks him for his compliment and tells the DJ who is playing the music:

AZEALIA BANKS: Turn the fuckin' heat up! You know this was the life I was born to live Queen of the club

Tata Young Azealia asks the DJ: Jeanette Biedermann starts performing a strip AZEALIA BANKS: tease as the crowd looks on. She tells the Can't you see that the nighttime onlookers who are admiring her body: Belongs to me? JEANETTE BIEDERMANN: Rita Ora celebrates her newly found freedom: Undress to the beat!

RITA ORA: A wanderer tells the onlookers: Out all night long, oh yeah 30 WANG CHUNG: I feel like I should have come alone. Everybody have fun tonight! Tamara then tells her girlfriend: The gamblers turned wanderers are enjoying their night out as they expected. However, TRINA and TAMARA: despite the ecstatic and wild atmosphere, not /͛ŵŶŽƚŐŽŶŶĂǁĂƚĐŚ everyone is taking part in the hedonistic While everybody else activities that are taking place throughout the Gets their groove on dance hall. Tamara Powell is conversing with I dŝĚŶ͛ƚĐŽŵĞŚĞƌĞ her girlfriend who is smoking and not paying Just to sit with you. attention to what is going on around her. Tamara tells her: She tells Tamara the truth as to why she is feeling uncomfortable and does not want to TRINA and TAMARA: dance. She tells her that she is feeling guilty of When we go to the club the libertine lifestyle that she adopted since I wanna move she left her family back in her hometown. She ^ŽǁŚǇǇŽƵƐƚĂŶĚŝŶ͛ tells Tamara that it goes against her religious LŝŬĞǇŽƵ͛ƌĞŵƵĐŚƚŽŽĐŽŽů? beliefs:

She pretends to be tired and tells Tamara: THE STAVES: My mind is troubled these days THE STAVES: About all the crazy things I don't think That I have done That I can do this anymore. I don't know what I'm looking for But I know this for sure Tamara gets angry and tells her girlfriend: I'm the only one not having fun.

TRINA and TAMARA: Tamara waves at a friend and asks her to /ĚŽŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁ come over and arouse her girlfriend. She What you came here for comes over and tells her girlfriend: /ĨǇŽƵĚŝĚŶ͛ƚǁĂŶŶĂĚĂŶĐĞ You shoulda stayed at home. CHEEKY GIRLS: DŽŶ͛ƚďĞƐŚǇ She gives Tamara an excuse for not wanting Touch my bum. to dance: Touching her soft skin excites her and she joins THE STAVES: the revelry in the dancefloor. No longer feeling I'm tired as fuck! guilty about enjoying sexual freedom, she says to Tamara: Tamara tells her in disbelief: THE STAVES: TRINA and TAMARA: I don't give a fuck anymore! ůůĚĂǇǇŽƵǁĞƌĞƚĂůŬŝŶ͛ ͚ďŽƵƚŚŽǁǇŽƵĐŽƵůĚŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌĞ EŽǁǇŽƵ͛ƌĞĂĐƚŝŶ͛ AƐŝĨǇŽƵĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶŶĂďĞŚĞƌĞ

31 Tamara says: raises her glass to celebrate freedom and drinks the shot in one gulp. Missy Elliot begins TRINA and TAMARA: to dance and tells Rupert: We gonna party ͚ƚill the morning light. MISSY ELLIOT: I came to shake my booty The wanderers waste no time making up for Down to the beat lost time. Taio Cruz says: Dance like the freaks.

TAIO CRUZ: Rupert tells her: I'm wearing all my favorite brands 'Cause we gon' rock this club! RUPERT HOLMES: Before the dawn begins to shine Rupert Holmes expresses how happy he is to Let's get crazy tonight! ƚĂŬĞĂŵŽŵĞŶƚŽĨƌĞůŝĞĨĨƌŽŵůŝĨĞ͛ƐďƵƌĚĞŶƐ. Missy Elliot continues to dance on top of the table. She drinks a second and a third glass of wine and eventually starts to lose her balance. Her friends get closer to where she is dancing to catch her if she falls. She continues to sing and dance and tells the DJ:

MISSY ELLIOT: Hey DJ keep playing that song all night.

Missy Elliot starts to dance erratically. Rupert Holmes Suddenly, she trips on her own high heel shoes. Rupert catches her as she falls. She Rupert says: accidentally breaks her glass in his bald head, cutting him. The red wine and blood run down RUPERT HOLMES: his forehead. Missy Elliot remains defiant and Life can be too much unfazed and pushes her friends away who try We all need insanity to persuade her to sit down and stop drinking. You're off the hook Missy Elliot asks for another drink and once When you're off the wall again gets on top of the table to dance. No time to worry Rupert tells his friends who are assisting him If we're wrong or we're right. that he is fine. He looks at his girlfriend dancing on top of the table and knows that he Rupert tells his girlfriend Missy Elliot: ĐĂŶ͛ƚĚŽĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐĂďŽƵƚŝƚ. He looks at his bloodstained shirt and laughs as he tells his RUPERT HOLMES: friends: C'mon, let's get crazy tonight! RUPERT HOLMES: Encouraged by her boyfriend Rupert, Missy It's always been Elliot gets on top of a chair and onto a table The two of us and Rupert passes her a glass of wine. She Doing us harm.

32 the darkness due to the flashing bright neon As time passes by, more and more revelers lights. He bumps into people as he tries to find continue drinking and shouting nonsense. a place to seat. He complains to a fellow Some of the wanderers start to feel tired and wanderer: drowsy. They excuse themselves and try to find a place to seat. Mz. Luscious can barely THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE: walk in her 8-inch pumps. There's no place to sit Nowhere to stand No place to lie down!

Meanwhile, other wanderers continue to dance and sing even after losing their equilibrium. One of them has drank too much but is determined to continue grooving on. She tells her girlfriends:

GIRLS ALOUD: Can't stop rocking to the beat Got the dance floor Shaking to the freaking beat

Can't stop rocking to the flow. A friend is holding Mz. Luscious to keep her from falling. She tells him: Many continue to enjoy the moment and are conversing with joy: MZ. LUSCIOUS: /͛ŵĂĚŽůů HAWAIIAN GREMLINS: AůůĐƵƚĞ͛ŶƐŚŝƚ tĞ͛ƌĞŚĂǀŝŶŐƐŽŵƵĐŚĨƵŶ͊ Truth is My feet hurting like a bitch! JJ GREY: /͛ŵůŽǀŝŶŐĞǀĞƌǇŵŝŶƵƚĞ/͛ŵĨƌĞĞ͘ Jason Derulo is seated nearby and tells Mz. Lucious that she can sit on his lap: THE BANGLES: Time it goes so fast JASON DERULO: When you are having fun! First class seat On my lap girl. A wanderer tells a friend who is getting tired and disoriented: She tells Jason: MIGUEL feat. TRAVIS SCOTT: MZ. LUSCIOUS: Just enjoy the moment. /ĐĂŶ͛ƚƚĂŬĞŝƚŶŽŵŽƌĞ. Heidi Montag is dancing in the center of the Mz. Lucious sits on his ŽŶ:ĂƐŽŶ͛Ɛ lap and dance floor and is attracting the attention of performs a lap dance for him. Nearby, an everyone around her. She tells the onlookers: inebriated wanderer becomes disoriented in

33 HEIDI MONTAG: This feeling's taking over me Gotta let it all hang out I've got to break free.

Heidi does a strip dance and disappears into the crowd.

Kesha Heidi Montag

In another section of the dance hall, Nick Kesha is dancing and laughing with her Gilder is checking out Kesha from a distance. friends. After a few minutes of observing her, Nick walks furtively to where the girls are dancing, like a predator about to catch his prey. He stands a couple of feet from Kesha and says to himself:

NICK GILDER: Dressed in black I don't know where she came from Or what her game is.

Nick Gilder Nick extends his arms to her and draws her Kesha is wearing a shiny black dress peppered silhouette in the air with his hands and says to with precious jewels and matching high heel himself: shoes. NICK GILDER: Hot child in the city Runnin' wild and lookin' pretty So young to be loose And on her own They all want to take her home.

Nick hopes that Kesha will turn her face to him, but she ignores him. He gets closer and tells her in her ear so no one else can listen:

34 NICK GILDER: Come on down to my place, baby We'll talk about love.

Kesha turns to look at him and notices that he is older than her parents. She tells him with a face of disapproval and disgust:

KESHA: ChoColat Old man Why are you starin' at me? She grabs Kesha by the hand and they join the It's kinda creepy. revelers in ƚŚĞĚĂŶĐĞĨůŽŽƌ͘<ĞƐŚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚůĞĨƚ ŚĞƌƉĂƌĞŶƚ͛ƐŚŽŵĞŝŶƚŚĞŵŝĚĚůĞŽĨƚŚĞŶŝŐŚƚ͘ Nick tells Kesha: Her parents had given her all the material things she could ask for. But money did not NICK GILDER: bring her joy and she decided to leave her Come on down to my place, baby rural town to wander from city to city. She We'll make love. tells Kesha as they dance:

Kesha points at the exit door and tells him: CHOCOLAT: My momma said KESHA: I should never go too far Come on, dude My momma said Get back to the museum Take it easy You're just an old man When you're drinking the wine. Hitting on me You need a CAT scan. She kisses Kesha and says:

Kesha sticks her tongue out and mocks Nick as CHOCOLAT: she and her friends walk away to a different All eyes on me area of the nightclub. Nick is left humiliated. I say it proud He walks to where Kesha is standing, kneels in It's who I am front of her and apologizes. She kicks him in I'm coming out. the face with her black high heels shoes. She and her friends laugh at him as he groans in As the dancing and reveling goes on through pain on the floor. KŶĞŽĨ<ĞƐŚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚƐŝƐĂ the night, the wanderers start mixing alcohol member of the K-pop group ChoColat. with hard drugs. Travis Garland tells Liam Gallagher:

TRAVIS GARLAND: Let's get wasted!

Maejor

Maejor introduces himself and his friends to the ladies:

Travis Garland MAEJOR: We're all drunk in the club Liam asks Travis: Me and all my homies - so taraaa!

OASIS: Maejor looks at a beautiful Asian girl who is Is it my imagination wearing a velvet dress and tells her as he Or have I finally found drinks a shot of Tequila: Something worth living for? MAEJOR: Travis tells Liam: Baby take a shot of Patron I know this'll get you in your zone. TRAVIS GARLAND: In my veins The wanderer gives her a shot of Patron. The Nothing but acids now. Asian beauty drinks it and continues dancing. Maejor tells her: Liam replies: MAEJOR: OASIS: Girl, there's no place better to be All I need are cigarettes and alcohol. Than off in the club drunk with me Bend that booty over! Other wanderers become inebriated as they chat with their friends in the bar. They look at She bends for him and continues dancing with the dancing ladies with lasciviousness and her girlfriends. The wanderer tries to dance decide to join them. They get up from their next to her but loses his balance and falls to seats and stagger from side to side as they the ground. His friends pick him up and he approach the dance floor. One of the drunken tells them: wanderers is the record producer and singer Maejor. MAEJOR: I think I'm gonna head back to the bar.

36 The wanderers return to the bar and sit down. These so-called vacations Another wanderer orders a drink and tells his Will soon be my death. buddies: KYLIE MINOGUE: HELLYEAH: I'm spinning around Let's get fucked up Move outta my way. ͚ƚill we fall down So everybody get drunk right now Demand a round of shots And a bottle of booze!

Johnny Hobo is also in the bar drinking heavily. He tells a friend:

JOHNNY HOBO AND THE FREIGHT TRAINS: Now is no time to be sober! Pass more King Cobra Until I'm falling over!

Eventually the ecstatic dancing turns into a drinking binge. Ellie Goulding starts to feel sick and disoriented:

ELLIE GOULDING: Kylie Minogue /͛ŵŶŽƚƚŚŝŶŬŝŶŐƐƚƌĂŝŐŚƚ DǇŚĞĂĚ͛ƐƐƉŝŶŶŝŶŐĂƌŽƵŶĚ THE BOOMTOWN RATS: ŶĚ/ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐĞĞĐůĞĂƌŶŽŵŽƌĞ. My ears are bleeding My stomach's so sore.

KŶĞŽĨĂŵŽŶůďĂƌŶ͛Ɛ band mates asks him why he is sitting down, and whether ƐŽŵĞƚŚŝŶŐ͛ƐƚŚĞŵĂƚƚĞƌ͘Damon replies:

BLUR: Feeling quite light-headed Had to sit down And have some sugary tea. Ellie Goulding Joey Ramone complains to the bartender: Other wanderers start feeling sick. They walk in the club without a sense of direction. They THE RAMONES: say: Somebody put something in my drink Blurred vision and dirty thoughts SPIRIT OF THE WEST: Feel out of place. You'll have to excuse me I'm not at my best

37 Frank Black puts his fingers on his temple and I don't know why makes an expression of pain: I came in this club with you, girl.

FRANK BLACK: He then tells her how tired and so out of I got me a headache! energy he feels:

MIGOS: Gas tank on E.

Willie Nelson sits down because he feels drowsy and babbles to himself:

WILLIE NELSON: Turn out the lights

Frank Black The party's over They say that all A friend of Frank tells him: Good things must end.

THE FRONT BOTTOMS: A drunk wanderer can barely stand and I think your nose is bleeding! shuffles from side to side while he says:

Other wanderers who are intoxicated are JOURNEY: starting to feel the disorienting effects of The party's over. mixing alcohol with hard drugs. They are no longer enjoying the moment and tell their Ian McCulloch says: peers: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: IDA MARIA: We're so damn drunk Let's leave We can't see the stairs. This music hurts my ears I'm seeing two of you Kylie Minogue is about to leave the nightclub I think that is my cue. when she notices a drunken friend of hers who is crawling on the floor. He is trying to get up KENNY CHESNEY: but continues to fall. He notices Kylie and All the floors crawls toward her. He extends his hand and All the walls grabs her right foot. Kylie kicks him and tells They all shake with noise him as she walks away: Can't take the noise! KYLIE MINOGUE: DEFTONES: I don't recognize the zombie I feel sick! You've turned into Get outta my way! A wanderer who did not enjoy the night out tells his girlfriend: Several drunken wanderers are unable to find the exit door due to the disorienting neon MIGOS: lights. They figure out where they are by 38 touching the furniture and the walls. They them with a face full of rancor and hatred. walk slowly with their arms extended like Now that he is on parole, he came to the club zombies. Seeing the spectacle created by the looking for revenge. Lemmy shouts with a drunken wanderers, the bouncers decide to rough voice ƚŽƚĞůůŚŝƐƉĞĞƌƐǁŚǇŚĞ͛ƐďĂĐŬ: assist them. The security guards also leave their post at the front door of the nightclub to MOTORHEAD: help the drunken patrons find the exit door. They locked me up The main entrance is left unguarded for an Put me away extended period of time. Said "you're gonna get out In forever and a day" Lemmy Kilmister, who had been arrested for They thought they had me for keeps aggravated assault soon after injuring Bob But they don't know Dylan with his gun in the tavern back in their This boy never sleeps hometown, enters the nightclub stealthily and I'm back on the streets again unnoticed by the security guards. Lemmy had I'm back on my feet again been sent to jail after charges were brought I'm on parole! against him. He had been given a three-year sentence but was granted parole due to good Lemmy looks at the floor and sees drunk behavior. wanderers moving like slugs around him and continues narrating his story:

MOTORHEAD: I tried to tell them I was sick They said they think it was Some kind of a trick I would have done good If they had listened to me Like they should I wouldn't have this loaded gun Looking for a citizen to kill just for fun It's good to be free again It's good to be me again I'm on parole!

Lemmy makes grimaces of a madman. He continues shouting and points his index finger at the wanderers who are in front of him: Lemmy Kilmister MOTORHEAD: Lemmy stumbles in the darkness and shuffles You'd better watch out his feet as he approaches the center of the You never know club where many revelers are still dancing. Who's going to be the next to go The wanderers immediately recognize their When he hits the ground friend Lemmy. They stop dancing and are in a I'll be long gone state of shock, not sure if they should rejoice They won't suspect me to see him free or fear him. Lemmy looks at No, not a soul

39 'Cos I'm a good boy call the NYPD and exit the venue, leaving I'm raising my sights again Lemmy roaming inside the empty nightclub. I'm claiming my rights again I'm on parole! Ten NYPD cops enter the club surreptitiously. They search for Lemmy in every darkened As the techno music continues blasting room. After a few minutes of searching, they through the speakers, Lemmy mocks his peers find Lemmy in one of the dance floors. Lemmy and invites them to dance the ͞ĚĂŶĐĞŽĨ has put the gun back in the holster and is ĚĞĂƚŚ͟: carrying a deck of cards in his right hand. He grabs the Ace of Spades, raises it in the air and MOTORHEAD: starts talking to himself: If you want to feel good If you want to feel alright MOTORHEAD: If you want to shake your stuff Gambling's for fools Get some rock 'n' roll tonight But that's the way I like it baby Dance, 'til your shoes are hot I don't wanna live forever. Dance, 'til your nerves are shot Dance, give it all you got. The cops point their guns at him and order him to drop the cards to the floor and raise his Lemmy continues to dance for a couple of arms in the air. Lemmy obeys and kneels on minutes. Then, he leaves his peers frozen in the floor with his arms raised. Cop #1 asks fear by saying: him to identify himself. Lemmy starts talking gently as if he were talking to a friend: MOTORHEAD: I can almost taste it MOTORHEAD: It's the need to see you die You can call me Motorhead. You thought you had it made Well, here's your final shock surprise! Cop #2 asks Lemmy to describe his occupation, and he responds: Lemmy gets his gun out of its holster and waves it at the crowd while he laughs and MOTORHEAD: dances. They see that he is drunk and implore You know that I'm a singer. him to put the gun away. He does not listen. Instead, he intentionally shoots one round at The cops look at his long beard and dirty the ceiling. Everyone screams and the sober clothes and this makes them doubt that he is a wanderers run for the exits as fast as they can. musician. Lemmy sees their incredulity and One of the revelers grabs his girlfriend by the says politely: hand and tells her: MOTORHEAD: THE PRESETS: The only thing I know Let͛s get the fuck outta here! Is playing rock 'n' roll I'm not a businessman Lemmy walks aimlessly and every now and I'm just in a good time band. then he shoots at the ceiling. The sober wanderers help their drunken mates exit the >ĞŵŵǇĚŽĞƐŶŽƚĐĂƌƌǇĂĚƌŝǀĞƌ͛ƐůŝĐĞŶƐĞŽƌ nightclub. The security guards and bouncers other official identification. To identify

40 himself, he shows the police officers the front MOTORHEAD: cover of the Ace of Spades album. I've never done nothing That's ever gonna shame my life.

The cops ask him to tell them what crime he has committed. To avoid self-incrimination, Lemmy cleverly replies:

MOTORHEAD: Don't need to go to confession.

Lemmy points his fingers to Cop #7 and tells him:

Ace of Spades, 1980 MOTORHEAD: I know you live Realizing that the suspect is indeed a By a book of rules musician, the cops put their guns away and But anyone who needs a book tell Lemmy that he can lower his arms. Cop #3 Is a fool asks him where he lives. Lemmy replies: Lawman, I think you're a poor man.

MOTORHEAD: Cop #7 ŐĞƚƐƵƉƐĞƚďǇ>ĞŵŵǇ͛ƐĐŽŵŵĞŶƚand You know where to find me his colleagues calm him down. Cop #8 asks I'm always around. Lemmy if he has a family. Lemmy replies philosophically: Cop #4 ask Lemmy if he has money and a place to stay. He replies: MOTORHEAD: In the end MOTORHEAD: You're on your own No buddy And there is no one I can't spare a dime That can stop you being alone I got rock 'n' roll Thousand nights To save me from the cold. I've spent alone But I don't mind Cop #5 asks him if he intends to settle down I'm my own best friend. and live a more conventional life. Lemmy gives a vague response: Lemmy then says with a devilish smile:

MOTORHEAD: MOTORHEAD: I'm on the run from some institution. I never been a one To have no steady girl Cop #6 asks him what he has done and why he I love the way I live is on the run. Lemmy replies without getting Runnin' round the world into specifics: I like to fool around.

41 Cop #9 asks him where his parents are. The cops remain where they are standing and Lemmy replies with rage: point their guns at him in self-defense. Not intimidated, Lemmy tells them: MOTORHEAD: My Father MOTORHEAD: He used to be a Preacher I ain't scared Never taught me nothing but scorn To stand and fight. If I ever catch him on the street I'll make him wish Lemmy insults the cops: He'd never been born. MOTORHEAD: Lemmy becomes more and more agitated and Evangelistic Nazis short-tempered as the cops continue to You cannot frighten me. interrogate him. He looks at Cop #10 and insults him: Lemmy then reaches for his gun and says:

MOTORHEAD: MOTORHEAD: You thought you were a hero I'm gonna shoot ya down tonight. But you're really just a jerk. >ĞŵŵǇŵĂŬĞƐĂŵŽǀĞŵĞŶƚĂƐŝĨŚĞ͛ƐƌĞĂĐŚŝŶŐ Cop #10 gets upset, reaches for his gun, and for his gun. Without warning him, Cop #10 points it at Lemmy. His colleagues calm him shoots him in the head and Lemmy falls to the down and Cop #10 puts away his gun. Lemmy ground unconscious. The wanderers who are apologizes to Cop #10. Then Lemmy discloses standing outside hear a total of 10 shots his unstable mental condition that has gotten coming from inside the venue. The sounds of him into trouble in the past: ambulance sirens are heard soon thereafter. The wanderers who escaped safely from the MOTORHEAD: nightclub try to go back to their hotel room by Two sides to all of us calling taxis and shuttles. They are happy to With me you get 'em both be alive, but are traumatized by the sound of My good side's wonderful shots being fired and what it entails. They feel Tho' I don't like to boast guilty, realizing that the cops have killed Better not cross over Lemmy and that this tragedy could have been 'cos the other side's a beast avoided. Like to be a nice guy But don't blame me if I ain't. The drugs that the wanderers have consumed are making them feel paranoid, and they start Lemmy becomes restless. He wants to leave to imagine that the cops are chasing them to and gives a warning to all the 10 cops: kill them. Hence, the wanderers try to escape as quickly as possible. They desperately get MOTORHEAD: into taxis and shuttles and implore the drivers I'm gonna count up to three to drive away as fast as possible. One of the And if you're still here paranoid wanderers tells the taxi driver: I'll get a gun and blow away your knees.

42 '/Z>^͛'EZd/KE͗ U2: Mr. Taxi The traffic is stuck Go very quickly! And you're not moving anywhere. I want you to take me away Non-stop until the next destination! Fronzilla was used to the peaceful and green environment of his small town and ǁĂƐŶ͛ƚ Another wanderer implores to the driver: expecting city life to be so tumultuous and chaotic. BRAID: Please drive faster!

Unfortunately, the New York City streets are congested with traffic due to patrons exiting from the nearby theaters, cinemas, and restaurants. The heavy traffic outside becomes unbearable for the wanderers. They want to escape to safety as quickly as possible. Many of them are feeling sick after their binge drinking and because they are not accustomed to the tumultuous life in NYC. Some of them keep looking back to see if Fronzilla anyone is chasing them. Meechy Darko tells his friend: Fronzilla tells his peers:

FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: FRONZILLA: I got a bad case of 4 A.M. regrets. I feel like I'm trapped Inside a dungeon or a jail cell Other wanderers become restless and ĐĂŶ͛ƚ Someone break me out bear the traffic jam they are in. Roy Lynes of Before I break shit and go raise hell! Status Quo says: Prince says: STATUS QUO: Heavy traffic is bringing me down PRINCE: Heavy traffic all over this town! Chaos and disorder ruinin' my world!

Other wanderers say: Avril Lavigne is used to living in the city and tells Prince: NOMIS: If I could just make it up out of this traffic! AVRIL LAVIGNE: Stupid, what the hell were you thinking? JAMES TAYLOR: Damn this traffic jam!

Bono tells James Taylor:

43 Then he adds:

LIVE: In the city I turn on the radio Only leaves me down with the question: What happened to our generation?

Some wanderers wish to be back in their hometown:

THE EAGLES: I can't stay another night in the city.

JOSH TURNER: Oh, Lord, have mercy On a country boy.

Avril Lavigne THE VINES: There ain't no room for me in the city. Bono looks through the window to see how long the line of cars is. He notices a friend Madonna wants to leave the city for greener driving a red Ferrari who is also stuck in the pastures: heavy traffic. Bono points to the Ferrari and tells his friend: MADONNA: I miss the countryside U2: The smell of roses These fast cars On a lovely summer day. Will do me no good. Axl Rose tells Madonna sarcastically: A wanderer who is used to life in the city tells Bono: 'hE^E͛ZK^^͗ You know where you are? THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: You are in the jungle baby. I like the noise and confusion zŽƵ͛ƌĞŐŽŶŶĂĚŝĞ͊ Of a traffic jam.

Ed Kowalczyk of Live misses his beloved rural life and spurns the city life:

LIVE: In the city Skyscrapers touch the sky What's the use in being so high up When it's only gonna bleed you dry? 'ƵŶƐE͛ZŽƐĞƐ

44 Is simply that one should never be Ed Roland says: Where one does not belong.

COLLECTIVE SOUL: The cabs reach the hotel. Michael Hutchence Off upon my journey I must go did not partake in the hedonistic activities at To where the river flows. the nightclub.

Michael Hutchence

Collective Soul Michael had stayed at the hotel to write a ŶĞǁůŽǀĞƐŽŶŐƚŝƚůĞĚ͞EĞǀĞƌdĞĂƌhƐƉĂƌƚ͟ĨŽƌ Graf von Baphomet misses the greenery back the upcoming INXS ĂůďƵŵ͞<ŝĐŬ͘͟DŝĐŚĂĞů was home: waiting anxiously for their return. He looks at his drugged and drunken friends and asks PSYCHONAUT 4: them: Forest, I miss you. INXS: Others are experiencing the effect of the drugs How do you know they consumed at the club and get restless: When it's time for you to go? How can you stop MEEK DEMEO: When you don't know how to start? All I think about How can you go back IƐŐĞƚƚŝŶ͛ĂǁĂǇĨƌŽŵƚŚŝƐĨƵĐŬŝŶ͛ĐŝƚǇ͘ When you don't know why you're here? How much can you take THE STROKES: When you've taken all you can? I'm stuck in a city But I belong in a field. Madonna, who is still feeling the ill effects of the hard drugs she consumed, tells Michael: Bob Dylan remains cool and relaxed despite the heavy traffic. He tells his friends who are MADONNA: complaining about life in the city: WĂƉĂĚŽŶ͛ƚƉƌĞĂĐŚ͊

BOB DYLAN: Then she turns around and hugs him. She The moral of the story confides to him: The moral of this song

45 MADONNA: condoned his self-destructive behavior and I've learned my lesson well. never referred him to a psychiatrist for help. >ĞŵŵǇ͛Ɛ death, coupled with their own The wanderers turn their heads every now and troubled emotions caused by their failed then to see if a police officer is following them. romantic relationships, has left the wanderers Noticing that there are no suspicious strangers with a spiritual wound that has not healed. in sight, the wanderers take the elevator up to the seventh floor to reach the safety of their One morning, the emotionally distraught rooms. They go to sleep knowing that they will wanderers wake up in the comfort of their never be able to erase from their mind the beds and are greeted by a sunny and pleasant tragic event that occurred that night. They will morning. Their spacious suites are brightly lit live for the rest of their lives with the regret of and are upholstered with the most luxurious not having done anything to help their friend of materials. The ornaments, the flowers and Lemmy stay out of trouble. the paintings have been selected and positioned strategically to make the occupants feel a sense of positivity and cheerfulness. ************************************* SCENE 3 - Bringin' On the Heartbreak

/ƚ͛ƐďĞĞŶĂ week since the wanderers went out clubbing in NYC. The ephemeral pleasures that they experienced at the nightclub have long subsided and are now a distant memory. Some lovers have broken up their relationship However, the material comforts of their lush amicably, while others unfaithfully left their hotel rooms cannot replace the lovers for someone else. Although the companionship and tender touch of their wanderers have found comfort in their lush former lovers. hotel rooms in NYC, they cannot escape the desolation and spiritual emptiness that they In one of these rooms, a group of young ladies feel inside. are looking at the pictures of their ex- boyfriends and the jewelry and clothes that The wanderers miss their dear friend Lemmy. the men gave them. The three friends They cannot erase from their mind the events reminisce about the happy times they spent that led to his death. He was a storyteller, a together with their former lovers. Two of them free spirit who often cracked jokes and was have accepted the breakup with resignation not afraid of living life in the fast lane. Lemmy and are ready to move on with their lives. loved to collaborate with other musicians, and However, Hyolyn is still distraught by the even wrote songs for others. Some of the breakup. She has put makeup and eye shadow wanderers almost lost their own life trying to to hide the fact that she has been crying. persuade Lemmy to put down his gun, but they feel they could have done more to help him. The blasts of the ten shots fired by the NYPD officers are still vivid in their minds. The wanderers feel guilty of the fact that they

Faye Wong

Faye tells Hyolyn with a tone of sadness:

Hyolyn of Sistar FAYE WONG: Your prince is gone without a trace. Hyolyn wipes her tears and says to herself: Hyolyn grabs her ex-ďŽǇĨƌŝĞŶĚ͛ƐƉŚŽƚŽŐƌĂƉŚ SISTAR: and says: So many memories Thinking you might come back SISTAR: /͛ǀĞŶĞǀĞƌďĞĞŶůŝŬĞƚŚŝƐ Who are you to do this to me Love is so potent. I stay up all night crying.

Hyolyn ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁǁŚĂƚ to do to forget her Hyolyn tears his photograph into pieces and ex-boyfriend. She remembers the time when says: she and her lover used to watch movies together. She turns the TV on but then turns it SISTAR: off. She proceeds to walk around the various You played with me rooms of the suite where she spent quality My heart that you have abandoned time with him. She grabs a bottle of Whiskey Feels so hollow and drinks a shot. She says to herself: It feels like an Abandoned empty street. SISTAR: I walk alone Her other roommate Lee Hyori ask Hyolyn to Watch TV alone sit down in the sofa. I get drunk alone Cry like this everyday.

Her roommate Faye Wong approaches Hyolyn and caresses her hair.

Lee Hyori asks Hyolyn what she was expecting out of the relationship with him:

LEE HYORI: What do you keep looking for?

Hyolyn tells Lee Hyori:

SISTAR: I want love dŚĂƚ͛ƐĂůů/ŶĞĞĚ.

Lee Hyori Lee Hyori and Faye soothe Hyolyn by caressing Lee Hyori tells Hyolyn that it is possible to her face and kissing her in her cheeks. Faye rebound from this romantic setback just like points to the beautiful ornaments and she did: paintings in the room and tells Hyolyn:

LEE HYORI: FAYE WONG: Many times Because of love I had difficult break-ups We are not easily saddened I can now endure every difficult hardship. That͛s why everything looks so happy.

Hyolyn tells Lee Hyori: Faye points to the roses that are at the center of the table and asks Hyolyn: SISTAR: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶŶĂƚŚŝŶŬ FAYE WONG: But the memories keep coming back Roses are blooming Into my head. What more could I want?

Hyolyn asks her friends: Lee Hyori tries to comfort Hyolyn:

SISTAR: LEE HYORI: What should I do? Someone will get to know you When time flows. Faye gives Hyolyn a piece of advice: Hyolyn grabs another photograph of her ex- FAYE WONG: boyfriend and asks: From the beginning to the end Forget somebody. HYOLYN: Why do I still see you Hyolyn says with disappointment: When I close my eyes?

SISTAR: Her friends help Hyolyn regain her confidence ĂŶ͛ƚďĞůŝĞǀĞ/ǁĂƐƚĞĚŵǇƚŝŵĞ! and self-esteem. Hyolyn tears up the photograph and throws it into the

48 wastebasket. She is determined to start anew DĂǇďĞƚŽĚĂǇ͛ƐƚŚĞĚĂǇ. and says with confidence: They grab their personal belongings and exit SISTAR: their luxury suite to start their day with a My life was perfectly fine without you smile on their faces. /ĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶƚƚŽƐĞĞǇŽƵĂŐĂŝŶ /͛ŵŶŽůŽŶŐĞƌƚŚĂƚĨŽŽůŝƐŚŐŝƌl now In another hotel room, Cindy Lauper is sitting So forget you! down in a yellow leather sofa.

Lee Hyori, Faye and Hyolyn get on top of one of the beds. Then they start jumping and dancing with joy. Hyolyn says to her former lover as if he were present:

SISTAR: You just blew your chance /͛ŵƐŽƌƌǇ mister.

The three friends say:

SISTAR: Keep our head up to the sky ͚ĐƵǌǁĞ͛ƌĞŵŝŐŚƚǇ^ŝƐƚĂƌ!

Hyolyn thanks her friends for their emotional Cindy Lauper support and advice. Lee Hyori tells Faye and Hyolyn: She looks half asleep and moves lethargically. She is feeling lonely and depressed after she LEE HYORI: broke up with her lover. Although the couple tĞ͛ƌĞƐŚŝŶŝŶŐďƌŝŐŚƚƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ. separated amicably, Cindy still misses him and wants to be reunited with him. She asks one of Faye tells Hyolyn: her friends to bring her the cell phone. She is waiting impatiently for a message from her FAYE WONG: former lover, hoping that he changes his mind If you're happy and returns. Cindy sees that there are no new Then I'm happy too. messages, puts her phone away and starts sobbing. Her friends approach Cindy and sit Lee Hyori tells Hyolyn: next to her. Cindy tells them with sadness:

LEE HYORI: CINDY LAUPER: You will make someone smile today! I miss my baby.

Hyolyn hugs Lee Hyori and Faye and tells Her friend Whitney Houston tries to calm her them: by telling her:

HYOLYN:

49 WHITNEY HOUSTON: You try so hard To make sure everything goes right And you find you've only Wound up with a mess You ain't the first To experience the hurt.

Laura Branigan

Cindy tells Whitney as she continues to cry: Whitney Houston CINDY LAUPER: Laura Branigan tells Cindy of her escapades We swore each other everlasting love. with her ex-boyfriend: Whitney tells Cindy that she also has had LAURA BRANIGAN: romantic setbacks: I was a bad girl I'd sneak out my window WHITNEY HOUSTON: We'd meet in the night I've been to the bottom. Deep in the darkness He knew how to love me so right. Laura tells Cindy that she must not dwell on a past relationship that was superficial and, thus, was not going to last.

LAURA BRANIGAN: You're wasting your time Caught in a dream.

Laura tells Cindy that it is best to live alone than with someone who does not love her and who was taking advantage of her:

LAURA BRANIGAN: Better off free Out on your own.

50 Cindy appreciates her advice. However, Cindy sandwich from opposite ends until they loves her ex-lover dearly despite his finished it and their lips touched. She shortcomings and desperately wants someone remembers that she put lip balm on his lips to help her find him. Cindy grabs her cellphone and then kissed him passionately in front of and in desperation says: the crowd. The gifts he gave her will remind her forever of the good times they enjoyed CINDY LAUPER: together. I'm dialing up 911.

Whitney takes the phone away from Cindy. Whitney tells Cindy that if she is patient, one day she will find Mr. Right:

WHITNEY HOUSTON: Good things come to those who wait.

Laura sees that Cindy is starting to cry and tells her:

LAURA BRANIGAN: Dry your eyes I never could bear to see you cry.

Laura kisses Cindy in her forehead and tells her that she will find the right person:

LAURA BRANIGAN: Maybe tonight Maybe tomorrow It's just a matter of time.

Whitney uses herself as an example:

WHITNEY HOUSTON: I will wait for it Cindy grabs the Koala bear and talks to it with I'm not too late for it. tenderness as if it were her ex-lover:

Cindy eventually calms down and comes to CINDY LAUPER: terms with the fact that she has lost her ex- I hope life treats you kind lover forever and that she must start anew. And I hope you have She looks at the plush Koala bear, the pink All you've dreamed of Nike running shoes and the 15-inch MacBook And I wish you joy and happiness. Pro that he bought for her when she took her to the mall. Cindy was his Big Mac Baby. She remembers how they ate a 12-inch sandwich at Subway together, each of them eating the

51 Cindy kisses the Koala bear and says: Fiona has decided to end her relationship with her boyfriend Julian Casablancas, whom she CINDY LAUPER: met at the NYC nightclub the wanderers I will always love you. visited. Yesterday, Fiona and her boyfriend had sex that involved role-playing. After Whitney and Laura hug Cindy. Cindy puts on dropping her off, he told her that he wanted the pink Nike running shoes. Laura tells Cindy their sexual relationship to ďĞ͞ŽƉĞŶ͟ĂŶĚƚŽ that she is glad to see her come to terms with include more S&M. Fiona realizes that Julian is the reality that she must start anew. Laura using her only to satisfy his sexual fantasies. tells Cindy that she has learned to quickly She has come to the conclusion that he does bounce back from failed relationships and not love her and has no intention of marrying wastes no time finding a new lover. Laura tells her. She feels disgusted by what they did in his Cindy what she plans to do today: apartment yesterday. Fiona grabs her acoustic guitar and strums it to release her emotions. LAURA BRANIGAN: However, her thoughts return to Julian. She Looking to find somebody new stops strumming the guitar and says to That's what I've got in mind to do. herself:

Cindy puts on her pink running shoes. The FIONA APPLE: three friends exit their hotel room full of He don't give a shit about me. optimism and perform their daily routine of running five times around the local park. A knock at the door startles Fiona as she ǁĂƐŶ͛ƚĞǆƉĞĐƚŝŶŐǀŝƐŝƚŽƌƐƚŽĚĂǇ. She dries her In a separate wing of the hotel, Fiona Apple is tears, combs her hair and arranges her attire alone in her room. as quickly as possible. She opens the door and sees ƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛ƐJulian.

Julian Casablancas

Fiona Apple Julian has come to take her out shopping to persuade her to continue with their relationship:

JULIAN CASABLANCAS: Fiona tells Julian how much she loved him and I'll take you shopping. expected to marry him, but that the events from yesterday led her to end their Fiona declines his invitation and tells him to relationship: stay outside. Then, she tells Julian with a serious and angry look: FIONA APPLE: I tried to be your friend FIONA APPLE: You made me shamed You're not at all what you seem. The shame is manifest In my resistance to your love. Julian is surprised by her words. He notices her cold behavior toward him and says: Julian blames his lack of sobriety yesterday for forcing her to perform degrading sexual acts: JULIAN CASABLANCAS: There is a quiet crying rage JULIAN CASABLANCAS: Burning inside you. Everything seems to go wrong When I start drinking. Fiona tells Julian with anger: Hoping to revive their dying relationship, FIONA APPLE: Julian tries to win back her love with expensive I could liken you to a werewolf gifts: And I could liken you to a shark. JULIAN CASABLANCAS: Julian does not understand what she means. I'll give you diamonds. He tries to please her with material possessions: Fiona is determined to end their relationship and tells him: JULIAN CASABLANCAS: I'll give you anything! FIONA APPLE: Leave me alone. His words have no effect on her. Fiona realizes that Julian is not the type of person she He describes their failed relationship: thought he was and tells him: THE STROKES: FIONA APPLE: Like batteries we die I don't like you anymore at all. Like rivers we dry.

Julian recalls the pleasurable activities he She tells him: enjoyed with her last night and is surprised by how quickly their relationship soured: FIONA APPLE: My feel for you, boy THE STROKES: Is decaying in front of me Everything seemed to go my way last night Like the carrion Everything seems so wrong to me Of a murdered prey. This morning.

53 Julian kneels and tells her that he meant no Julian says: harm. He simply enjoys when she acts like a dominatrix: JULIAN CASABLANCAS: I'm ashamed THE STROKES: I might have used tricks I just want to be your slave. To make you like me more.

Fiona becomes irriƚĂƚĞĚďǇ:ƵůŝĂŶ͛ƐŝŶƐŽůĞŶĐĞ Fiona closes the door on him while she says: and tells him: FIONA APPLE: FIONA APPLE: Fuckin go! This mind This body Julian leaves humiliated. Fiona sits on the sofa Cannot be stifled and grabs her guitar. She says to herself: By your deviant ways. FIONA APPLE: Julian tells Fiona ƚŚĂƚƐŚĞ͛ƐƚŽŽƉƵƌŝƚĂŶŝĐĂůĂŶĚ I feel like singing and drinking parochial: I don't care if I stumble or cry.

THE STROKES: Fiona reminisces on all the romantic You're no fun. ƌĞůĂƚŝŽŶƐŚŝƉƐƚŚĂƚƐŚĞ͛Ɛbeen involved in, including her failed relationship with Julian. Fiona has had enough of him. His immaturity Fiona strums her guitar and says: and lack of respect toward her are evident. Fiona asks Julian to leave: FIONA APPLE: Nothing wrong FIONA APPLE: When a song ends in a minor key. All I do is beg To be left alone. In another hotel room, Mario is thinking about his girlfriend Avril Lavigne who abruptly left Julian stands in the doorway and he him. apologizes:

JULIAN CASABLANCAS: I know you won't get back your time It is all my fault.

Julian tries to kiss Fiona but she resists his advances and yells at him:

FIONA APPLE: How many times do I have to say To get away - get gone! Flip your shit past another lassĞƐ͛ Humble dwelling. Mario

54 Avril tells Mario:

AVRIL LAVIGNE: You weren't there When I was scared I was so alone.

Mario tells Avril l that he is the victim and tries to make her feel guilt:

MARIO: /͛ŵĂůůĂůŽŶĞ tŚĞŶǇŽƵ͛ƌĞĐŽŵŝŶŐďĂĐk? Avril Lavigne Avril asks him: Mario cannot bear the feeling of desolation and picks up the phone to call Avril. Mario tells AVRIL LAVIGNE: her: Am I just some chick You place beside you MARIO: To take somebody's place? You left me for somebody else I never saw the day coming Mario tells her that she is the only one he truly That you would ever wanna leave me. loves:

Avril asks Mario: MARIO: I don't care AVRIL LAVIGNE: About those other girls Are you aware It's only u Of what you make me feel? I need in my world baby.

Avril reveals to Mario the exact moment when Avril remains silent. Seeing that his words she decided to leave him: ŚĂǀĞŶŽĞĨĨĞĐƚŽŶǀƌŝů͕DĂƌŝŽ͛Ɛshort temper flares and he asks her loudly and with an AVRIL LAVIGNE: angry tone: I was left to cry That's when I decided. MARIO: ^Ž͕ǇŽƵ͛ƌĞŶĞǀĞƌĐŽŵŝŶŐďĂĐŬ͍ Unapologetic, Mario tells Avril: Avril replies: MARIO: Baby you told me AVRIL LAVIGNE: No matter what Chill out, what you͛ƌĞ yellin' for? Your heart would always be for me. Mario is agitated and tries to calm down. He asks Avril politely:

55 MARIO: Mario wants to do FaceTime with Avril but she Why u over there? declines and tells him why: Want u right here. AVRIL LAVIGNE: Then Mario tells Avril that he likes her sense of I'm not about fashion: To look at your face again.

MARIO: Mario tries to change her mind with sweet U got the best lookin͛ jeans words: /͛ǀĞĞǀĞƌseen. MARIO: Avril ignores his comments. Then she tells You are the finest girl Mario how she plans to spend her free time I've ever seen without him: And I wanna be in your world.

AVRIL LAVIGNE: Noticing his fake and superficial personality, I never spend less than an hour Avril tells Mario: Washin' my hair in the shower It always takes 5 hours to make it straight AVRIL LAVIGNE: So I'll braid it in a zillion braids The way you're acting Though it may take all friggen day Gets me frustrated. There's nothin' else better to do anyway. He gets angry and tells her: Mario wants Avril to braid his hair: MARIO: MARIO: Girl, stop playing games with me! Baby, use your hands Don͛t play hard to get To make me feel alright Yes, I made a mistake While you braid my hair. I've been a playa but I'm tired of playin͛ She tells him how ridiculous his sense of Been waitin͛ for a love like u fashion is: I thought that you would be mine Guess the joke was on me. AVRIL LAVIGNE: Take off all your preppy clothes Avril tells Mario: You're not fooling anyone You're tryin' to be cool AVRIL LAVIGNE: You look like a fool to me. If you're trying to turn me Into someone else Mario thinks he looks cool and attractive and It͛s easy to see disagrees with Avril: I'm not down with that.

MARIO: Mario breathes deeply and tries to relax. I ĚŽŶ͛ƚďĞůŝĞǀĞƚŚĂƚ. Then, he tells Avril in the sweetest voice possible:

56 MARIO: You should let me love you She tells him that they are incompatible: Let me be the one To give you everything AVRIL LAVIGNE: You want and need There's no point Show you the way In thinking about yesterday LŽǀĞ͛Ɛsupposed to be. It won't ever be the same We're so different. She tells him how she feels now that she is living alone: Still in disbelief that their relationship is over, Mario tells Avril: AVRIL LAVIGNE: When I'm alone MARIO: I feel so much better Baby, quit playin͛ games. And when I'm around you I don't feel... Mario finally realizes that Avril is serious about ending their relationship. He sheds Mario interrupts her: tears and says:

MARIO: MARIO: I'm not sayin' that you God this can't be happening! Should just rush And give me your heart She reminds Mario how he often neglected I'm just askin' that you ͙ her when he was chasing other girls and never fulfilled her needs and desires: Avril interjects and tells Mario that she no longer feels the joy she used to feel whenever AVRIL LAVIGNE: they were together: I told you what I wanted But I was forgotten. AVRIL LAVIGNE: Together Then she says with determination: It doesn't feel right at all. AVRIL LAVIGNE: Avril tells Mario that she has decided to leave I won't be forgotten and that nothing he says will make her change Never again. her mind: Mario asks Avril for a second chance: AVRIL LAVIGNE: I'm moving on. MARIO: We 'otta be making love Mario tells Avril that every day without her is Instead of breaking up a miserable day for him: Come on baby Let me show you I'm for real. MARIO: I miss you so bad I can't sleep.

57 She tells him: In a busy street of NYC, Ian McCulloch is waiting for the bus. AVRIL LAVIGNE: I hate it when a guy comes home Smelling like their ex-girlfriends.

Mario tries to justify his past transgressions:

MARIO: I was so immature So many girls I was getting attention.

Avril says proudly:

AVRIL LAVIGNE: I'm a motherfuckin' princess I'm the best damn thing

That your eyes have ever seen! Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen

She stands by her decision and tells him once Ian is going sightseeing to relieve his again that their relationship is over: emotional pain. He is sitting on a bench thinking about his failed relationship with a AVRIL LAVIGNE: girl he met at the nightclub that the My friends tried to tell me all along wanderers frequented. Ian is looking at her That you weren't the right one for me pictures on his cell phone. He sees her smiling You're losing me now. face and feels emptiness inside. He hears the laughter of the couples passing by and feels He pleads to her: jealousy. As he waits for the bus, Ian wishes he could talk to someone trustworthy who could MARIO: help him overcome this romantic setback. As All that we had is gone he waits for the bus, his friend Ed Kowalczyk And I'm sad baby drives by and notices Ian sitting on the bench What am I gonna do now? near the bust stop.

She yells at him:

AVRIL LAVIGNE: Leave me alone!

Avril ends the call. Mario tries calling her back, but she blocks his number. Mario sheds tears and covers his face with a sofa cushion.

Ed understands how Ian feels after a romantic breakup, having experienced a romantic breakup himself. Ed tells Ian:

LIVE: It's natural to feel this way.

Ed tells Ian to give up the ghost and start anew. He tells Ian that there is no point in

Ed Kowalczyk of Live crying, since it is unlikely that his ex-girlfriend will change her mind and return: Ian McCulloch waves his right hand and says ͞Hi͟ to Ed Kowalczyk. Ian asks Ed: LIVE: Worthless are your tears. ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Where are you going? Ian tells Ed that he ŚĂƐŶ͛t been able to heal from his emotional pain since his beloved left Ed replies that he is going to have something him. Ed asks Ian whether he is a spiritual man, to drink and invites Ian to go with him: but Ian replies coldly:

LIVE: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Let's go hang out in a bar I'm not a praying man. It's not too far We'll take my car. Ed wonders ǁŚǇ/ĂŶĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚƐĞĞŬĂĐůŽƐĞƌ relationship with God, especially in a difficult Ian gets inside the car and they drive away. situation like the one he is in now: Once they reach the bar, they order some drinks. Ed looks at Ian͛ƐĨĂĐĞand sees that he LIVE: has been crying. Ed is surprised and asks him: I never really understood why.

LIVE: Ian explains to Ed that he lost all faith in God Was it you who finally shed the tear? because his prayers were never answered:

Ian says in jest: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: I pray and nothing happens. ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Once I like crying Ian tells Ed that his personal life has become a Twice I like laughter. mess. He remembers the pictures of his ex- girlfriend that still hang on the wall and tells Ian admits to Ed that he was crying because Ed that he is going to remove them: his former girlfriend ended their relationship. Ian tells Ed that he is feeling depressed: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: The pictures on my wall ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Are about to swing and fall. I think I'm heading for a fall. 59 Ed tells him that he needs to put his life back together and not dwell on the past: Ian tells Ed that there must be a reason why couples keep making the same mistakes that LIVE: lead to a breakup: Get it back together! ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: However, Ian is still fond of his ex-girlfriend If we make the same mistake and finds it difficult to let go of the sweet Who could we blame? memories. He asks Ed: Ed replies that he has sought the answer to ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: the same question, but he has been What would you say unsuccessful in his quest: When your heart's in pieces? LIVE: Ed tells Ian that it is time to shed all negativity I've been to every book and pessimism in order to be happy again: I've been to every seer In order to find the truth. LIVE: Whatcha doin' in this darkness Ian tells Ed that in his romantic life he has When you know that experienced both joy and sorrow: Love will set you free? ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: /ĂŶ͛ƐƚŚŽƵŐŚƚƐĂƌĞdiverted to the picture of Getting to grips his ex-girlfriend that still hangs in his With the ups and downs bedroom: All my life revolves around Laughter and crying. ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: In the middle of the wall Ed tells Ian that he adopted a more spiritual The picture still hanging. lifestyle to avoid the emotional lows of sorrow and despair: Ed tells Ian that the good and bad experiences that both of them have been through are LIVE: what life is all about and that they must I want to live like a saint. accept this reality to be happy: Ian agrees that a change of lifestyle would do LIVE: him good too: If you've ever known love If you've ever known peace ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: If you've ever known joy When laughing wanes You are the world. It's time to change.

Ed tells Ian not to let a romantic setback bring However, /ĂŶ͛ƐƚŚŽƵŐŚƚƐ continue to be him down: fixated on his ex-girlfriend. Ian imagines his girlfriend͛ƐďĞĂƵƚŝĨƵůĨĂĐĞ and talks as if she LIVE: were present: Let the world be the world.

60 ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Give me one last try LIVE: And I'll come flaking back to you. Don't eat the fruit too low Keep climbin' Ed tells Ian to look around the bar at all the For the kisses on the other side. merry people who are conversing and laughing, and tells him that he must let go of Ian thanks Ed for his advice and inspirational his morose feelings: words and says:

LIVE: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Scientists say Feeling good again Everything is just light Never believed Not created nor destroyed That I ever could. But eternally bright What good's a beautiful day Influenced by the sacred books that he has if you can't see the light? read, Ed tells Ian:

Ian says with a somber tone: LIVE: I see a world ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Where people live and die with grace. In the darkness that surrounds me I am falling down. Ian says:

Ed pats Ian in the shoulder and tells him that ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: to be happy and enjoy life again, he must I'm looking for a new direction. forget his former sweetheart. He tells Ian that he can rise from the ashes if he allows love to Ed tells Ian: lead the way: LIVE: LIVE: You don't need no friends Hold out To get back your faith again For somethin' sweeter You have the power to believe. Spread your wings and fly! Ian agrees and says: Ian reflects on what Ed said, smiles and tells him: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: I won't be frightened ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: I'll be enlightened I'm beginning to see the light God's above us What's done is done And Jesus loves us. True beauty lies On the blue horizon. Ian tells Ed with excitement:

Ed smiles, seeing that his friend has finally ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: overcome his sullenness and heartbreak. He You can teach me gives Ian a piece of advice: Some hymns to learn and sing!

61 The other members of Afterschool try to make Ed shakes hands with his wandering peer and her understand that she should seek says: happiness elsewhere. She sobs and says:

LIVE: AFTERSCHOOL: You rescue me Happiness has gone And I'll rescue you. And sadness has come.

Ed pays the bill and they leave the bar feeling The members of AOA pass by and see her better. They walk out of the bar with their sobbing. They surround her and ask her to sit heads up high, ready to embark on their on a bench so they can talk. search for everlasting love.

Standing near a water fountain, a member of Afterschool is crying and is being consoled by her friends.

AOA

One of the members of AOA sees that she is crying and tells her:

AOA: /͛ůůŵĂŬĞĞǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐǇŽƵǁĂŶƚĐŽŵĞƚƌƵĞ. Some members of Afterschool

She was emotionally attached to her former The sobbing member of Afterschool ignores boyfriend and considered him her soul mate. her words and talks as if her ex-boyfriend She never imagined that he would leave her were present: for someone else. She tells her friends: AFTER SCHOOL: AFTERSCHOOL: I laughed and cried If only I could go back in time. Because of you.

62 The AOA girl tells her: AFTER SCHOOL: AOA: /ĐĂŶ͛ƚĚŽĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐďƵƚƐƚĂƌĞĂƚǇŽƵ. Skip all old-fashioned guys I give you extra love. The AOA girl asks her:

She ignores the AOA girl and continues her AOA: monologue: Does your breath stop WŚĞŶǇŽƵ͛ƌĞŶĞǆƚƚŽŵĞ͍ AFTERSCHOOL: Does your head go blank and dizzy? I wanna kiss u again. Enchanted by her beauty, the member of The AOA girl sits next to her and looks at her Afterschool is unable to utter a word. The AOA beautiful face. She caresses her hair and says: girl asks if she is ok:

AOA: AOA: The more I see you Baby, are you speechless? My heart keeps pounding /ƚ͛ƐůŝŬĞĂŚĞĂƌƚĂƚƚĂĐŬ͘ The member of Afterschool replies:

The member of Afterschool asks: AFTER SCHOOL: dŚĞƌĞ͛ƐŶŽŶĞĞĚĨŽƌǁŽƌĚƐ AFTERSCHOOL: It͛s clear and full Why am I such a fool? Of my feelings towards you.

The member of AOA ŐƌĂďƐƚŚĞŐŝƌů͛ƐŚĂŶĚƐĂŶĚ The AOA girl says: expresses her feelings toward her: AOA: AOA: Softly come to me Your soft voice And sweetly kiss me. /͛ǀĞĨĂůůĞŶĨŽƌŝƚ. The two girls kiss passionately. They hold The member of Afterschool looks at her hands and walk away, followed by the other enchanting smile and tells her: members of AOA and Afterschool who cheer them. The member of Afterschool tells the AFTERSCHOOL: AOA girl: Let's make a sweet story Of you and me! AFTER SCHOOL: It feels as if the time has stopped The AOA girl smiles and says: /ƚ͛ƐĂƐŝĨ/͛ŵŽŶƚŽƉŽĨƚŚĞǁŽƌůĚ.

AOA: The girls kiss as the other girls surround them. Sweetly kiss me. The AOA girl tells her:

The two girls kiss. The member of Afterschool AOA: says: I want your heart to pound.

The member of Afterschool replies:

AFTERSCHOOL: Listen to my heartbeat!

The AOA girl ƉƵƚƐŚĞƌĞĂƌŽŶƚŚĞǁĂŶĚĞƌĞƌ͛Ɛ bosom and listens attentively. The member of Natalie Imbruglia Sarah McLachlan Afterschool says:

AFTERSCHOOL: ŽŶ͛ƚũƵƐƚƐĂǇǇŽƵůŽǀĞŵĞ Show it to me /ĚŽŶ͛ƚŐŝǀĞĂĚĂŵŶwhat people say!

The member of AOA replies:

AOA: /͛ŵǇŽƵƌĐƵƚĞĐĂƚ Tori Amos /͛ůůĚŽwhatever you want. The three friends are helping each other cope Suddenly, the cell phone of the Afterschool with the aftermath of the unfortunate events member rings. It is her ex-boyfriend. She that they experienced after arriving to New answers and tells him: York City. Tori tells her friends somberly:

AFTER SCHOOL: TORI AMOS: Just as I start to forget you Someone smashed my window You call me Broke into my brand-new car I will be well without you Last night. ŽŶ͛ƚƚalk to me! Her friend Sarah has seen suspicious Then she tells her ex-boyfriend: individuals roaming the NYC streets by night. One time she noticed they were looking AFTER SCHOOL: through the windows of parked cars. When I will never cry again because of you Sarah approached them, they ran away to I will never see you again! hide in a dark alley. Sarah tells Tori:

She hangs up on him and grabs hold of the SARAH MCLACHLAN: KŐŝƌů͛ƐŚĂŶĚ͘All the members of Far beyond the glaring streetlights Afterschool and AOA spend the rest of day in a The vultures lie in wait. music studio recording a new love song and then work on the accompanying music video. Sarah looks outside the coffee shop at the ďƌŽŬĞŶǁŝŶĚŽǁŽĨdŽƌŝ͛ƐĐĂƌĂŶĚƐĂǇƐ with Later that day, Natalie Imbruglia goes out to a indignation: coffee shop with her friends Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos.

64 SARAH MCLACHLAN: the glass of wine, looks at it, and tells Natalie Now the damage is done. and Tori:

Even after taking all possible precautions, such SARAH MCLACHLAN: as parking her car in well-lighted areas and I've been up all night drinking not leaving any valuable items inside her car, To drown my sorrow down. Tori was not able to keep the criminals from damaging her car. She tells her friends that Tori gives Sarah some words of every night she tries to catch a glimpse of the encouragement. However, Natalie is in no transgressors: mood for conversation and remains silent. Her friends want to know what is wrong with her TORI AMOS: and ask Natalie to tell them what is troubling Every night I wait by my window. her. Natalie breaks her silence and tells them that she is in no mood for conversation: Tori bangs her fists on the table and says with indignation: NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: My conversation has run dry. TORI AMOS: I guess that wasn't enough! Then Natalie adds:

Natalie is listening attentively to Tori and NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: Sarah. Natalie thinks she knows who broke Should've stayed at home in bed. ŝŶƚŽdŽƌŝ͛ƐĐĂƌ: tŽƌƌŝĞĚĂďŽƵƚEĂƚĂůŝĞ͛ƐŵĞŶƚĂůƐƚĂƚĞ͕Śer NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: friends ask her politely to share with them I thought I saw a man ͙ what is in her mind. Natalie becomes irritated and tells them: Sarah looks at Natalie and notices that she has drank three shots of wine since they NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: arrived to the coffee shop. Sarah tells Natalie Just leave me alone! with surprise: Sarah ŝƐƐƵƌƉƌŝƐĞĚďǇEĂƚĂůŝĞ͛Ɛreaction, which SARAH MCLACHLAN: is out of character. Sarah smiles at Natalie Hey, your glass is empty! and asks her with a gentle and sweet voice:

Natalie grabs the bottle of wine and fills her SARAH MCLACHLAN: glass for a fourth time. She shows her glass to How long must I wait Sarah and Tori and says: 'til I see you smile?'

NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: Natalie ignores ^ĂƌĂŚ͛Ɛ question and remains One more addiction. silent. Natalie seems to be daydreaming. Tori waves her hands in front of Natalie͛ƐĨĂĐĞ to Sarah grabs the bottle of wine and fills her catch her attention and says: own glass. She herself has been reeling after she broke up with her boyfriend. Sarah lifts

65 TORI AMOS: EĂƚĂůŝĞ͛ƐĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶ͘EĂƚĂůŝĞ͛ƐĞǇĞƐĂƌĞǁŝĚĞ Sweet love, Hello! open and smiles as she watches the entire Little dove, Hello! video. Tori, Sarah and Natalie finish their pastries, pay the bill and leave the coffee Natalie remains stoic and introverted. She is shop. They look forward to a relaxing and reminiscing about the good times she had invigorating day at the beach. with her former lover. Natalie tells Tori and Sarah: In a bar in downtown NYC, Bruce Springsteen is drinking whiskey with his buddies. NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: It hurts like hell When you can't be with someone.

Natalie reverts back to her sullenness. Tori suggests to Natalie a place for the three to go to clear their minds and have some fun:

TORI AMOS: Maybe a bright sandy beach Is going to bring you back.

Sarah agrees.

Bruce Springsteen SARA MCLACHLAN: Let's go to the beach Bruce is emotionally distraught after his wife Get the sand through our feet. disappeared abruptly, leaving their two children with him. Bruce suspects that she left Tori takes out her cell phone and shows him for someone she met at the NYC dance Natalie the music video of the sŽŶŐ͞dƌĂǀĞů͟ club that Bruce and his wife frequented. Bruce by Bolbbalgan4. tells his friends that he has left the items that belong to her in the same location they were the day she left. He has not put away any of her belongings because he hopes that she will return home one day. Bruce feels the need for an emotional release and starts singing as his friends pat him on the back and listen attentively:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Shirts in the closet Shoes in the hall

Bolbbalgan4 Mama's in the kitchen, baby and all Coffee cups on the counter The optimistic lyrics, bubbly music and the Jacket͛s on the chair leisurely activities of the members of Papers on the doorstep Bolbbagan4 shown in the video catch But you're not there 66 CHRISTOPHER MARTIN: Pictures on the nightstand I don't think she's too concerned TV's on in the den About my feelings Your house is waiting Girl keep playing For you to walk in Dangerous games with my heart. But you're missing. Other wanderers tell Bruce how they are Bruce drinks a shot of wine and continues feeling: singing: ROHAN RATHORE: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I feel this unrest Children are asking That nests all hollowness Will you be in our arms tonight? And I feel so lonely. I got too much room in my bed Too many phone calls A HERO A FAKE: How's everything, everything? I never felt so desolate inside. But you're missing.

Bruce thanks his friends for keeping him ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ͘,ĞƚĞůůƐƚŚĞŵƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛ƐƚŝŵĞĨŽƌŚŝŵ to go out on the streets to search for his wife. Bruce points to his shoes as evidence of his daily search:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I got dust on my shoes.

A Hero A Fake He pays the bill, grabs his jacket and exits the bar. Bruce goes out into the cold streets to Resigned that his wife will not return, Bruce look for his missing wife. He visits the places wants to start anew. Bruce asks the member she used to frequent but is unable to get any of A Hero A Fake: information on her whereabouts. After a couple of hours of futile walking, he decides to BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: return home. On his way back, he encounters My friend some fellow wanderers. Bruce tells them Tell me how do I begin again? somberly that his visit to NYC was not at all what he expected it would be: ,ŝƐĨƌŝĞŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚǁŽƌĚƐƚŽƐĂǇ, since he also has been wounded in love. He BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: tells Bruce: I lost my money and I lost my wife. A HERO A FAKE: His fellow wanderers tell him that they Let it all sink in. understand how he feels because their visit to NYC has also been a disaster. Christopher The wanderers volunteer to help Bruce find his Martin tells Bruce about his own girlfriend: wife. The four wanderers walk along a desolate and windy street and disappear at an

67 intersection. Other wanderers who came to OVERKILL: NYC to experience the ͞big thrill͟ are feeling I need a new religion. despair and are not enjoying their wandering ways. They expected to enjoy the advertised Bono is financially bankrupt and without pleasures of living in ͞ƚŚĞcity of splendor and someone to call his own. He admits to his a Wonder of the World͟. However, instead of wandering friends that he is also in need of enjoying their stay in the Big Apple, some of spiritual healing: them are coping with depression and disillusionment, others are feeling guilty for U2: leaving their lovers, and others are recovering I'd break bread and wine from the life-threatening side effects of the If there was a church I could receive in drugs that they have been consuming since 'Cause I need it now. they arrived in NYC. These wanderers want to escape from the dead end that they have A wanderer asks Bono: reached in their lives, ďƵƚƚŚĞǇĚŽŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁ how to do so. They go out on the streets CROWN THE EMPIRE: walking aimlessly. As they walk through the I've made mistakes crowded streets, some desperate wanderers And had my dreams slip through the cracks leave their ego behind and admit that they So how much longer need help: Must I wait to fill this emptiness?

ILLENIUM: Bono has no answer and asks his peers: I need some time to clear my mind. U2: THE KNOCKOUTS: How long to sing this song? I've never felt so sad I've never felt so lost The wanderers continue walking without a I've never felt so empty inside. sense of purpose or direction until they are stopped by a reverend that is preaching on the BASTILLE: street. The reverend notices their spiritual I've got demons running round in my head drought and invites them to attend Mass on And they feed on insecurities I have Sunday to heal their spiritual wounds. He gives Help me exorcise my mind. them a card with the address of the church where he preaches and tells them: A fellow wanderer tells them: BILL MONROE: OVERKILL: I'll meet you in church Sunday morning If you need a reason And we'll all kneel down and pray To get some healin' We'll pray to our Lord up in Heaven. If your spirit's bleedin' Then get some healin'. The wanderers gladly accept the invitation. They look forward to a spiritual experience He feels a need to heal his soul through a that will cleanse and heal their minds and spiritual experience and tells his peers: souls. George Michael asks his friend Ida Cox:

68 WHAM! ponder about the paradoxical existence of Wake me up before you go! opposing dualities in life: good and evil.

Ida gives Michael a piece of advice:

IDA COX: Set your alarm clock papa!

Charlie Rich tells Michael:

CHARLIE RICH: /͛ůůǁĂŬĞǇŽƵƵƉ͘

The wanderers expect their fortunes to Stela Atanasova of Metalwings improve once they start living a more spiritual lifestyle. Deep in their heart, they want the Stela Atanasova believes in redemption and best for themselves and for those around tells her peers: them. They want to live a lifestyle that would allow them to make a positive impact in the METALWINGS: world, like the beneficial impact that USA for Darkness and Light Africa and Band Aid had in the past. Goodness and Evil in life There is always a second chance! The wanderers go to sleep with a peace of mind that they had not felt in a long time. Ronnie James Dio of Black Sabbath believes in They go to bed anticipating a life-changing the existence of Ying and Yang, which is the spiritual encounter with their Savior, the Lord belief in the existence of opposite forces in the Jesus Christ, who has the power to forgive and natural world that are complementary, and transform lives. They feel that they have may give rise to each other. roamed without direction because they ŚĂǀĞŶ͛ƚĂůůŽǁĞĚƚŚĞ,ŽůǇ^ƉŝƌŝƚƚŽŐƵŝĚĞƚŚĞŝƌ thoughts and actions. They are ready to let the Spirit transform them and become their guiding light. That night, the wanderers sleep profoundly and dream of their imminent redemption. Ronnie believes that good and evil will always exist on Earth, and he is equipped and ready *********************************** to fight evil wherever he may find it. SCENE 4 ʹ Civil Disobedience

The wanderers walk to church early Sunday morning along the New York City streets with a radiant sunshine lighting their way. As they walk toward their destination, the wanderers engage in philosophical conversation. They

BLACK SABBATH: Life's not always what it seems Sour life can turn sweet.

Bono joins their conversation and asks Stela, Ronnie and Rob a rhetorical question:

U2: Why the dark before the dawn?

Stela has seen evil people turn their life around after accepting Jesus Christ in their Ronnie James Dio lives. She tells Bono:

Ronnie tells Stela: METALWINGS: This is a world of miracles! BLACK SABBATH: For every moment of truth Ed Kowalczyk agrees with Stela. He is eager to There's confusion in life. experience a spiritual healing and is glad to see that Ian McCulloch opened his heart and Rob Halford tells Ronnie that men are good by will also be attending the church service nature but that evil has taken over humanity. officiated by the reverend they met on the street yesterday. Ed has a smile on his face and is conversing jovially with Ian as they walk to church. He looks at the clear blue sky and tells him:

LIVE: Think of gentle Jesus Think of the Buddha underneath his tree They taught the world about love And how we all can be free.

Rob Halford Singing with Baby Metal The wanderers continue walking along the NYC streets in search of the building where the Rob tells Dio that men need divine reverend will officiate the religious service. As intervention to return to their state of grace: they look around, they notice a dilapidated building that has the same address that the JUDAS PRIEST: reverend gave them. Many worshippers are Long ago when man was king standing outside the main entrance and they His heart was clean are listening attentively. Inside the building, a Now he's just a stained class king. sermon is being delivered and every now and then the worshippers ƐĂǇ͞ŵĞŶ͊͟ Some of Ronnie anticipates a healing experience in the the members of the congregation are trying to church service today: get inside the building and they have brought

70 their sick relatives for healing. The wanderers walk toward the building to observe the crowd. Some of the parishioners who are standing outside push each other as they try to enter the decrepit building.

The wanderers are hungry for a spiritual experience and want to be part of the Christian zeal and activity that they are witnessing. They get closer to the entrance but find it hard to get inside due to the large crowd standing outside. Bono is saddened by the spectacle that is taking place outside the building and tells his peers:

U2:

Jesus never let me down Near him are people of modest means who Jesus used to show me the score are in wheelchairs and others who were Then they put Jesus in show business brought in stretchers. They extend their hands Now it's hard to get in the door. toward the reverend hoping to heal from their

ailments. Some wanderers also stretch their Eminem is puzzled by the fanaticism of the hands in the direction of the preacher, hoping crowd and he tells Bono: to touch him and be healed spiritually. As the

preacher paces around and touches the EMINEM: wheelchair-bound and stretcher-bound I don't see what the big deal is anyways. believers, they immediately get up and start

walking pretending to have been healed. The After five minutes of pushing and shoving, the worshippers applaud and praise the Lord for wanderers get inside the building. They push the miracles that are taking place that very their way to the front row and sit on the floor moment. to listen to the sermon. They are awe-struck by the flashy attire of the reverend who is The preacher then narrates a story of how dressed in a radiant white robe and is wearing Jesus performed a miracle on a person with a expensive jewelry. withered hand. The question the preacher

asks the congregation over and over is why Jesus would be drawn to a withered hand. The preacher asks the same question in multiple ways ad nauseam and tells the congregation that this same story is as relevant and applicable to their lives today as it was two thousand years ago. The preacher continues to walk from side to side and extends his jewelry-covered hands to the faithful. The zealots put bills on his hands while he repeats the same phrases over and over.

The wanderers remember the lyrics of the movement ͞ŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶĞĂůĂŶĚĐƚŝǀŝƚǇ͟ĨƌŽŵ :ŽŚŶĚĂŵƐ͛ƚƌŝƉƚǇĐŚ ͞American Standard͘͟ They realize that the sermon by the preacher is superficial and devoid of any genuine faith in the Lord. The wanderers cannot stand listening to ƚŚŝƐǁŽůĨĚƌĞƐƐĞĚŝŶƐŚĞĞƉ͛Ɛ clothing. They exit the building hurriedly by pushing some zealots out of their way.

Seeing how the message of the Gospel is being Paul Simon distorted and used for monetary gain makes the wanderers become distrustful of James Hetfield of Metallica looks at the preachers. However, they are still in need of a towering and splendid structure and tells his spiritual healing. They walk a few more blocks, peers that they have arrived at the right place: looking for a church to attend Mass service. They eventually reach a beautiful and METALLICA: magnificent church house. There are several I see our freedom in my sight! well-dressed people sitting outside. Some of them are smoking and are engaged in Another wanderer points to the architecture conversation about the stock market. Others and proclaims: seem pious and are conversing about the ceremony that will take place inside very soon. (Mormon Hymn by George Gill): Paul Simon looks at the church house and Beautiful gates of pearly white says: Beautiful temple God its light! PAUL SIMON: Here I am, Lord Joel Madden jokingly says: I'm knocking at your place of business I know I ain't got no business here GOOD CHARLOTTE: But you said If I ever got so low It's a beautiful place to be wasted I was busted Don't you know? You could be trusted. A fellow wanderer admonishes him and tells him to be quiet:

LINKIN PARK: Shut up!

Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is an atheist and does not believe in God. He is accompanying his peers out of curiosity. Mark ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚ expect any difference between the preacher he heard

72 inside the dilapidated building and the priest trust of their followers to enrich themselves. he expects to hear in this lavish temple. James imitates a televangelist:

METALLICA: Send me money Send me green Heaven you will meet Make a contribution And you'll get the better seat!

Jello Biafra agrees with James and Mark. He takes a bolder step in criticizing religion in general and causes a stir outside the church house by shouting angrily:

DEAD KENNEDYS: Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits All religions make me want to throw up All religions make me sick Before entering the temple, Mark sings about All religions suck the hypocrisy of mega churches and the They all claim that they have the truth flamboyant lifestyle of the church leaders That'll set you free made possible by the donations of the well- Just give 'em all your money intentioned parishioners who are poor: And they'll set you free Free for a fee. DIRE STRAITS: I send what I can to the man With the diamond ring He's a part of heaven's plan And he sure can sing

There's nothing left for luxuries Nothing left to pay my heating bill But the good Lord will provide I know he will

Dead Kennedys So send what you can to the man With the diamond ring Some faithful wanderers admonish Jello Biafra They're tuning in across the land and tell him that he does not have to go inside To hear him sing: the building if he does not want to. Melinda Stoika is eager to go inside to experience a ͚I got my ticket to heaven personal encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ. And everlasting life She walks toward the front door and invites All the way to paradise͛͘ them to follow her:

James Hetfield agrees with Mark that there are preachers who use their position and the

73 DELADAP: Dave Mustane hears Rob Halford͛ƐƉƌĂǇĞƌĂŶĚ >Ğƚ͛ƐŐŽŝŶƐŝĚĞ. tells him:

All the wanderers, including the non-believers, MEGADETH: enter the church. They admire the grandiose You keep thinking and expensive architecture as well as the That you'll never get burned. symbols of spirituality and faith. The wanderers notice that the priest has not Dave tells Rob that the inevitable will happen arrived. The congregation is eagerly awaiting and that Rob needs to accept that fact: some event. The wanderers look around and remain standing admiring the gold-plated MEGADETH: ornaments. Only about one-fourth of all the Death surely awaits you seats in the church are occupied. The With sharp and pointy teeth! wanderers walk toward the front row and notice that all the seats of the first two rows Rob realizes that Dave does not believe in the are empty, and they seat there. Lil Wayne has existence of God. Dave jokes that he a strong faith in God. He kneels and begins to communicates with the Lord frequently: pray aloud with his eyes closed and arms extended: MEGADETH: What do you mean, LIL WAYNE feat. JUELZ SANTANA: "I don't believe in God"? The Lord is my shepherd I talk to him every day You haters can't harm me I'm one of the chosen ones! I walk with his blessings The angels are my army. Richard Ashcroft hears their conversation and tells Rob: Christopher Martin thanks the Lord for all his blessings: THE VERVE: I talked to God in a phone box CHRISTOPHER MARTIN: On my way home. I give thanks for life I give thanks for health Rob ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚƚŚĞŝƌũŽŬĞƐĂŵƵƐŝŶŐĂŶĚĂƐŬƐ And I give thanks for girls Dave and Richard to act with respect inside And all the love that they give me. the house of the Lord, or leave. He tells Dave and Richard that they must change their ways Rob Halford says aloud: and accept Jesus Christ in their life, or risk eternal damnation: JUDAS PRIEST: The father's Son JUDAS PRIEST: Thy kingdom come The Devil will seek you everywhere Deliver us from all the fuss And when he finds you And give us sanctuary You'll soon find out So we avoid the wrath The Devil's fire just won't go out And all the almighty fire. He burns you up From head to toe The Devil's grip just won't let go.

74 But I gotta die first. Not frightened, Dave tells Rob: Rob asks his peers: MEGADETH: Ain't afraid of no demons, JUDAS PRIEST: Don't make me laugh! Why do you have to die to be a hero? It's a shame a legend begins at its end. David Wayne tells Dave ƚŽŚĞĞĚZŽď͛ƐĂĚǀŝĐĞ and change his lifestyle. He tells Dave that due David Wayne overhears their conversation to his lack of faith in the Lord he may not be and tells Rob Halford and Dave Mustane that saved: he has a lot to live for, including his stardom:

METAL CHURCH: METAL CHURCH: The odds are against you. I'm not dying to die I've got all my medals! Dave points his index finger at Rob and tells him with resentment what a hypocrite Rob is: Then he hands Dave the New Testament and tells him: MEGADETH: In my hour of need METAL CHURCH: You're not there Here, take this And though I reached out for you And everything will be fine Wouldn't lend a hand. Trust me.

Rob apologizes to Dave for not helping him in The rest of the wanderers admonish them for his time of need: talking loudly and disrupting the prayers of others and ask them to please remain silent. JUDAS PRIEST: India Arie looks at the crucifix that is on the I couldn't see straight altar and prays with genuine devotion. I faltered through my younger days Never knowing where I was going.

Rob asks Dave to forgive him and tells him that his mental state has improved significantly:

JUDAS PRIEST: Much wiser now.

Dave kneels, closes his eyes and asks the Lord to show him that He exists by calling him to His presence:

MEGADETH: India Arie There's a better place for me Everlasting life for me

75 India Arie says: ARETHA FRANKLIN: I say a little prayer for you. INDIA.ARIE: Oh God grant me the serenity Simon replies coldly: To accept the things that I cannot change The courage to change DURAN DURAN: The things that I can Don't say a prayer for me now And God give me the courage Save it ͚til the morning after. To love with an open heart. Upon closer inspection, the wanderers realize Bono looks at the crucifix and starts to pray as that a wedding ceremony is taking place. The if he were speaking to Jesus: groom walks in and kneels at the altar. It is Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. U2: Take this soul Stranded in some skin and bones Take this soul And make it sing

Take this mouth So quick to criticize Take this mouth Give it a kiss.

Bono spreads his arms and says: Mick Jagger

U2: There is a rumor that he has made a fortune Take this city on the last Rolling Stones tour. Billy Idol says: If it be your will

What no man can own BILLY IDOL: No man can take /ƚ͛ƐĂŶŝĐĞĚĂǇĨŽƌĂǁŚŝƚĞǁĞĚĚŝŶŐ͊ Take this heart

And make it break. Natalie Merchant tells Billy that it is her

ǇŽƵŶŐĞƌƐŝƐƚĞƌ͛Ɛ wedding. Apparently, her Bono lowers his head and takes a seat. Aretha sister Rose never told Natalie that she was Franklin tells her peers: getting married to Mick Jagger, knowing that

her family would be opposed to Rose marrying ARETHA FRANKLIN: a sexagenarian. Natalie tells Billy in a What a friend we have in Jesus, bittersweet tone: All our sins and grief to bear!

What a privilege to carry 10000 MANIACS: Everything to God in prayer! She'll be well off now.

Aretha approaches her friend Simon Le Bon Twenty minutes pass by. Mick looks and tells him tenderly: impatiently at his watch every now and then,

76 wondering when his future bride will arrive. Mick asks them if they have seen her: Bob Dylan points at Mick and says: THE ROLLING STONES: BOB DYLAN: Anybody seen my baby? The groom is still waiting at the altar. Some wanderers point with excitement to the Bruce Springseen tells Bob: young and beautiful bride entering the temple, and tell Mick: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Waiting for his beautiful reward. BEACH BOYS: Here she comes! Mick Jagger becomes restless and gets up. He turns around and looks at the front row. The BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: groom was expecting the family of his soon- Here she comes! to-be wife Rose to be sitting there. However, Rose did not invite her family or friends to the EĂƚĂůŝĞDĞƌĐŚĂŶƚ͛ƐƐŝƐƚĞƌZŽƐĞǁĂůŬƐŝŶ͘^ŚĞ is wedding. Mick sees the wanderers pointing at a beautiful young woman with a winning him and cracking jokes boisterously. He smile that captivates everyone present. She is becomes irritated and his face turns red with dressed in pearly white and is wearing pearl- anger. He approaches the wanderers and asks decorated shoes. Paula Cole tells Natalie: them who the hell invited them. A member of the Donnas replies to Mick defiantly: PAULA COLE: Sixty-year man on twenty-year-old skin. THE DONNAS: Who invited you? As the bride walks down the aisle to join Mick at the altar, Prince expresses an overt sexual Mick remains silent and pensive while his desire for her: peers laugh boisterously. Mick is getting concerned that something may have PRINCE: happened to Rose on her way to church or It's plain to see that she may have changed her mind and no You're the reason that God made a girl. longer wants to marry him. Mick shows his peers a photo of his soon-to-be wife. As the bride walks near the wanderers, Mark Coyne asks her:

THE FLAMING LIPS: Do you realize that You have the most beautiful face?

Robert Smith of The Cure asks her:

THE CURE: tŚǇĐĂŶ͛ƚ/ďĞǇŽƵ͍

DŝĐŬ:ĂŐŐĞƌ͛ƐŐŝƌůĨƌŝĞŶĚ She smiles sheepishly and blushes. Vince Neil points to her and says:

77 York Times and reads a headline that says a MOTLEY CRUE: novel coronavirus is starting to spread in East ^ŚĞ͛ƐŐŽƚůŽŽŬƐƚŚĂƚŬŝůů! Asia.

Michael Hutchence tells the bride:

INXS: There's something about you girl That makes me sweat!

One of the wanderers tells those who are acting rowdy: COVID-19 Virus

THE ALMOST: Government officials in that region are Stop it! advising their citizens to wear masks and stay away from large crowds. Being a prolific However, other wanderers continue disrupting songwriter and storyteller, Mark uses this the ceremony: world health report as an inspiration to write a new song while he waits for the wedding TREY SONGZ: ceremony to end. He gives the new song the ĂďǇ͕ǇŽƵ͛ůůďĞĐŽŵĞĨĂŵŽƵƐ͊ title ͞/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůŝƐĞĂƐĞ͟.

THE OFFSPRING: Inside the temple, some wanderers continue zŽƵ͛ƌĞŐŽŶŶĂŐŽĨĂƌ͕ŬŝĚ͊ disrupting the ceremony with their lasciviousness. Stephen Simmonds is SHERYL CROW: ĞŶƚŚƌĂůůĞĚďǇZŽƐĞ͛ƐďĞĂƵƚǇĂŶĚĐĂŶŶŽƚƚĂŬĞ You're a lucky kid. his eyes off of her.

Mark Knopfler͛Ɛ shouts are heard throughout the temple:

DIRE STRAITS: Look at that mama!

Tired of hearing disrespectful and immature comments in a sacred place, Cesar Vidal tells Mark: Stephen Simmonds

CAESARS: Stephen says: /͛ŵŐŽŶŶĂŬŝĐŬǇŽƵŽƵƚ͊ STEPHEN SIMMONDS: The members of the Caesars grab Mark and That girl is sin escort him out of the temple as a punishment The beautifullest thing on this earth. for his insolence and disrespectful behavior. Mark sits outside the temple for the duration of the ceremony. He buys a copy of the New

78 Bruce says: are still longing for a spiritual healing. Their feelings of depression and angst ŚĂǀĞŶ͛ƚ BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: subsided. Seeing a twenty-year-old gold- You're a walking, talking reason to live! digging sex kitten marrying a rich sixty-year- old musician did not bring the spiritual healing Ed Roland asks: they were hoping to find in this sacred House of God. Dave Gahan encourages Jewel to pray COLLECTIVE SOUL: to Jesus to overcome her sadness caused by Who could bring me heaven her last romantic breakup: tŚĞŶŚĞĂǀĞŶ͛ƐĂůƌĞĂĚǇŚĞƌĞ͍ DEPECHE MODE: The bride reaches the altar. The ceremony Reach out and touch resumes uninterrupted and the couple become Your own personal Jesus husband and wife. After the ceremony, the Someone to hear your prayers. bride embraces her husband, and everyone applauds. Mick Jagger tells the best man:

MICK JAGGER: She's the boss in the kitchen She's the boss in bed!

Natalie admonishes her sister Rose for not telling her that she was getting married. Then Natalie embraces Rose and tells her:

10000 MANIACS: Depeche Mode Sister Rose Trade your home Jewel thanks Dave for the advice and says: And your maiden name For a list of vows and a veil of lace JEWEL: Made a wife of you today I won't be idled with despair But you're my sister Rose the same. I will get down on my knees And I will pray. The sisters embrace warmly. Natalie tells Rose that she has fallen in love with Ian Brown of Jewel kneels, raises her hands and starts the Stone Roses. Natalie suspects that he loves praying silently. /ŶƐƉŝƌĞĚďǇ:ĞǁĞů͛ƐĨĂŝƚŚ͕ her too but both of them are too shy to some of her peers follow her example and express their love toward each other. Her kneel down. Some of them pray silently while sister Rose encourages Natalie to be bold and others pray aloud. An anguished wanderer to make the first move before someone does it looks at the crucifix and prays aloud: first. Natalie thanks Rose for the advice and hopes to have the courage to do so one day. KEVIN JONES: I need grace As the newlyweds exit the temple, the I need mercy wanderers remain inside and sit down to I need forgiveness ponder on the event that they witnessed. They I need Jesus.

79 moments but then kneel down too. Freddy Not all the wanderers are believers. Some of tells his peers: them are atheists who went inside the temple simply out of curiosity. They start making fun QUEEN: of Jesus and His devout followers: I saw Him in the crowd A lot of people had gathered round Him THE PRETTY RECKLESS: The beggars shouted Where did Jesus go? And the lepers called Him He disappeared. Then came a man TINDERSTICKS: Before His feet he fell Went for a walk! Unclean said the leper And rang his bell Other wanderers mock Jesus: Felt the palm of a hand touch his head Go now, you're a new man CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL: I saw a man walking on the water! It all began when the three wise men Followed a star MINISTRY: Took them to Bethlehem Jesus built my hotrod! And made it heard throughout the land Born was the leader of man To drown out their crude jokes, Freddy All going down to see the Lord Jesus. Mercury narrates a biblical story about Jesus to make his peers realize the healing power of After a few minutes of prayer, Bruce faith and prayer. Springsteen opens his eyes and gets up. His peers continue to kneel. As Bruce continues to pray aloud, the church choir joins him. He raises his hands toward the altar and says:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: With these hands, I pray Lord With these hands (choir) I pray for the strength Lord With these hands (choir) I pray for the faith Lord With these hands (choir) I pray for your love Lord With these hands (choir).

Bruce then turns around and looks at his kneeling peers. He asks them to get up and Queen (Freddy Mercury kneeling) praise the Lord:

As they listen to Freddy, one by one the BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: believers kneel and close their eyes to pray. Come on, rise up! The non-believers remain standing for a few

80 The wanderers rise, including the non- And what You're gonna do. believers. Bono joins Bruce and praises the Lord aloud: The wanderers start to feel a spiritual connection with Jesus. They feel that they U2: have been freed from the chains of sin. They Gloria in te domine also feel that God has given them a mission to Gloria exultate carry out that consists of helping the Oh Lord, loosen my lips. oppressed. They also feel a moral obligation to congratulate the newlyweds. Therefore, the J. Moss praises the Lord and encourages wanderers exit the church to look for the everyone to join him. couple of the hour. When they reach the front courtyard outside the temple, Mark Knopfler informs them that the couple already left. Mark had the opportunity to hug and kiss the bride and was waiting for his friends to come out of the temple but they took too long to come out and the newlyweds left.

Not knowing what to do next, the wanderers remain standing in the courtyard for a few minutes. Mark takes the opportunity to sing to them the new song ͞/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůŝƐĞĂƐĞ͟he wrote earlier that day. While he sings it, Mark acts ŽƵƚƚŚĞƌŽůĞŽĨĂŶĞǁƐƌĞƉŽƌƚĞƌǁŚŽ͛Ɛ J. Moss delivering disturbing news. Mark walks around and tells his peers with an J. Moss says: uncharacteristic seriousness:

J. MOSS: DIRE STRAITS: Chorus Now warning lights are flashing Let the people of God bless Him Down at Quality Control Let it ring with love and truth Somebody threw a spanner With our gifts we exalt Thee And they threw him in the hole Merciful, wonderful God. There's rumors in the loading bay And anger in the town All the believers join J. Moss in prayer: Somebody blew the whistle And the walls came down J. MOSS: There's a meeting in the boardroom Oh Hallelujah, Oh glory They're trying to trace the smell Oh holy of holies There's leaking in the washroom Oh Bread of life God There's a sneak in personnel Oh meat of hunger Lord Somewhere in the corridors Water of thirst Lord Someone was heard to sneeze We magnify you 'goodness me could this be Industrial Disease? We thank You for what You've done God What You͛re doing God

81 The wanderers start worrying how contagious Philosophy is useless ƚŚŝƐ͞ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůĚŝƐĞĂƐĞ͟ĐŽƵůĚďĞĂŶĚǁŚŽ͛Ɛ Theology is worse most susceptible. They surround Mark and ask History boils over him to provide more details about this There's an economics freeze mysterious disease. Mark, who is a Sociologists invent words that mean flamboyant attention-seeker, continues his 'Industrial Disease'. narrative by telling them the rumors he supposedly heard: Now that Mark has the complete attention of his panicked peers, he tells them that he heard DIRE STRAITS: about two men claiming to be Jesus and that The caretaker was crucified both ǁĞƌĞůĂƐƚƐĞĞŶŽŶ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌ͛ƐŽƌŶĞƌ: For sleeping at his post They're refusing to be pacified DIRE STRAITS: It's him they blame the most I go down to Speaker's Corner The watchdog's got rabies I'm thunderstruck The foreman's got fleas They got free speech tourists And everyone's concerned Police in trucks About Industrial Disease Two men say they're Jesus There's panic on the switchboard One of them must be wrong Tongues are ties in knots There's a protest singer Some come out in sympathy ,Ğ͛Ɛsinging a protest song - he says Some come out in spots 'They want to have a war Some blame the management To keep their factories Some the employees They want to have a war And everybody knows To keep us on our knees It's the Industrial Disease! They want to have a war To stop us buying Japanese The wanderers look at each other with fear. They want to have a war They are worried about becoming ill with this To stop Industrial Disease disease. Mark has accomplished his goal: he They're pointing out the enemy has exerted revenge on his peers who expelled To keep you deaf and blind him from the temple by making them worry They want to sap your energy about a nonexistent disease. He provides more Incarcerate your mind details about the mysterious disease by They give you Rule Brittania singing with a devilish smile: Gassy beer, page three Two weeks in España and Sunday striptease' DIRE STRAITS: The workforce is disgusted Meanwhile, the first Jesus says Downs tools and walks 'I'd cure it soon Innocence is injured Abolish Monday mornings Experience just talks And Friday afternoons' Everyone seeks damages The other one's on a hunger strike And everyone agrees He's dying by degrees That these are classic symptoms How come Jesus gets Industrial Disease? Of a monetary squeeze On ITV and BBC they talk about the curse

82 dŚĞǁĂŶĚĞƌĞƌƐƌƵŶƚŽ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌ͛ƐŽƌŶĞƌƚŽůŽŽŬ ͞hŶŝƚĞĚĨŽƌŚĂŶŐĞ͘͟^ŚĞgets up to the for the two men who claim to be Jesus. The podium and begins to rally the crowd: wanderers ask the pedestrians they encounter along the way if they saw someone who JANET JACKSON: looked like Jesus, but the ƉĂƐƐĞƌƐďǇĚŽŶ͛ƚ Join voices in protest know what the wanderers are talking about To social injustice and walk away. When the wanderers reach A generation full of courage ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌ͛ƐŽƌŶĞƌ͕ƚŚĞǇ find a large crowd that Come forth with me is protesting through acts of civil People of the world today disobedience. Some of the protesters are Are we looking for a better way of life? holding signs that read ͞hŶŝƚĞĚĨŽƌŚĂŶŐĞ͕͟ ǁŚŝůĞŽƚŚĞƌƐĂƌĞŚŽůĚŝŶŐƐŝŐŶƐƚŚĂƚƐĂǇ͞ůĂĐŬ dŚĞĐƌŽǁĚƌĞƐƉŽŶĚƐ͞z^͊͘͟More wanderers >ŝǀĞƐDĂƚƚĞƌ͕͟͞ƐŝĂŶ>ŝǀĞƐDĂƚƚĞƌ͟ĂŶĚ͞ŶĚ join Janet at the podium. She tells the WŽůŝĐĞƌƵƚĂůŝƚǇEŽǁ͊͘͟There are very few protesters: police officers or security guards around and the protest remains peaceful. JANET JACKSON: People of the world unite Feeling that they have a God-given mission to Strength in numbers help the oppressed, the wanderers join the We can get it right. manifestation in solidarity. After their spiritual encounter with the Lord earlier that day in the Janet continues to rally the crowd as more and temple, the wanderers feel emboldened and more of her peers join her in solidarity. She is eager to make all wrongs right. They want to tired and fed up with the police violence be a catalyst for change. This peaceful protest against minorities: provides them with an opportunity to make a contribution to society by bring about change JANET JACKSON: to end racial discrimination, poverty and Things are getting worse police violence. We have to make them better Let's work together, come on! Janet Jackson has experienced racism and discrimination in her personal life and in her Janet asks the crowd to be more vocal in their career. desire for change:

JANET JACKSON: Say it people Say it if you want a better way of life.

The crowd replies:

͞z^ WE DO!͟

The cops that are around see that Janet is Janet Jackson rallying the masses. They immediately call for reinforcements. More cops arrive in police Janet feels a connection with the protesters cruisers and vans. The policemen are and wants to be part of the movement determined to stop the demonstration before

83 it grows out of control. They have come TWISTED SISTER: prepared with pepper spray, Taser guns, We'll fight the powers that be batons and protective body armor and shields. We ain't gonna take it anymore. The officers spread out and start encircling the protesters and the wanderers, but stay far He points to the police officers and says: away from them. TWISTED SISTER: Mike Tramp of White Lion gets up to the We're right podium and asks the crowd to continue We're free fighting for social justice: We'll fight (the protesters respond ͞ǇĞĂŚ͟Ϳ You'll see (the protesters respond ͞ǇĞĂŚ͟Ϳ. WHITE LION: >Ğƚ͛ƐĂůůũŽŝŶŽƵƌŚĂŶĚƐ More police officers carrying batons and Raise them together German shepherds arrive at the scene and /ƚ͛ƐĂĨŝŐŚƚĨŽƌƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚƚŚĂƚǁĞĨĞĞů͘ completely encircle the large crowd. The wanderers notice that the officers are armed A wanderer makes a joke to make the crown with batons and guns. Determined to bring laugh: about social change, Chrissie Hynde walks to the podium. BEASTY BOYS: You gotta fight for your right to party.

The wanderers are tired of the status quo. Some of them want to be agents of change and are willing to risk their lives, if necessary, to achieve their noble goal. Dee Snider walks to the podium.

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders

Chrissie tells everyone:

THE PRETENDERS: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister ŽƵůĚŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚĨŽƌƚŚĞƌĞĂůǁŽƌůĚ To test our strength He tells the police officers who are standing KĨƚŚĞůŝŽŶ͛ƐŚĞĂƌƚ. on the periphery: Chrissie tells the protesters that their resolve will be tested by those who are in power and

84 who create unjust laws to target minorities and the vulnerable. Chrissie tells the crowd: The protesters turn to the podium and applaud Chrissie for inspiring them to carry on THE PRETENDERS: with their good cause. Bono walks up to the The world is getting stranger podium and expresses his support: But we'll never lose heart. U2: Chrissie notices the police officers getting their Every generation gets a chance Taser guns out and slowly approaching them To change the world from all sides. She continues to sing without Pity the nation that won't listen fear: To your boys and girls.

THE PRETENDERS: Dexter Holland says: We can't just wait For the old guard to die THE OFFSPRING: Before we can make a new start. I believe in a changing of the guard!

Chrissie waves her hands and asks the protesters to not back down. She is willing to die for a good cause:

THE PRETENDERS: I wanna die for something.

Chrissie points to the American Flag and says with determination:

THE PRETENDERS: For every freedom fighter I wanna hold on tighter To the hope and will That you gave Dexter Holland of The Offspring

You were the brave Liam Gallagher says: And one day

When I hear your children sing OASIS: Freedom will ring! I͛ůů start a revolution from my bed!

She asks the crowd to turn around and look at The crowd becomes more vocal and is more the advancing police officers. The fearless determined than ever to bring about social protesters turn around and taunt the officers. change to stop the racial violence that has Then Chrissie says: destroyed the social fabric of the United

States. The crowd continues singing protest THE PRETENDERS: songs. More police reinforcements arrive. The Keep the pressure on cops continue to approach the protesters and I don't wanna die for nothing begin to strategize a scheme to disrupt their Bring on the revolution!

85 peaceful civil disobedience. Dicky Barrett Ian Curtis, known for his pessimistic and grabs the microphone and demands that the gloomy outlook, tells one of his friends: cops stop their unjustified menacing tactics because they are protesting peacefully and JOY DIVISION: are not causing any harm to anyone: Love will tear us apart, again.

THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: /ĂŶ͛Ɛ friend, who is enthusiastic and wants to We're not building bombs be a catalyst of change, tells him: Or storing ammunition We're just playing songs PARAMORE: Hoping people will listen &ŽƌĂƉĞƐƐŝŵŝƐƚ͕/͛ŵƉƌĞƚƚǇŽƉƚŝŵŝƐƚŝĐ͊ Others try hate But hate won't move anything The police officers push and shove their way We're trying love and unity too into the crowd and hit the protesters We're not packing pistols indiscriminately. Some protesters try to stop We're not waging war the advance of the officers but are tasered Most of our missiles have only four chords and fall to the ground unconscious. Demi Our only weapon is a song. Lovato encourages the protesters to continue resisting and to keep the officers from The entire crowd is now completely advancing. surrounded from all sides by police officers. Not intimidated, the protesters continue to sing peacefully. Suddenly, the officers receive orders to engage the protesters. They lift their batons, point their Taser guns toward the crowd and move aggressively toward them. In doing so, they push and hit some protesters to force them to move closer to the center where the wanderers are singing and rallying the crowd. Sensing that things are starting to get out of hand, Montserrat Caballe tries to maintain a peaceful atmosphere by telling the Demi Lovato crowd: Demi tells the protesters and her fellow MONTSERRAT CABALLE: wanderers not to back down: Come sing with me For peace and love DEMI LOVATO: Join with me now tĞĐĂŶ͛ƚďĂĐŬĚŽǁŶ Love is the word. tĞ͛ƌĞĂůůŝŶƚŚŝƐƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ dŚĞƌĞ͛ƐƚŽŽŵƵĐŚĂƚƐƚĂŬĞ Paul McCartney tells the crowd: ŽŶ͛ƚǁĂůŬaway!

THE BEATLES: A fellow wanderer tells Demi: All you need is love! TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS: /ǁŽŶ͛ƚďĂĐŬĚŽǁŶ͊ 86

The police officers stop advancing to Defiantly, F.E.R.N. of the Social Club Misfits strategize their next move. The wanderers tells the protesters to resist and to carry on continue to sing protest songs and the crowd with their acts of peaceful social disobedience: joins them. Rou Reynolds says: SOCIAL CLUB MISFITS: ENTER SHIKARI: This is our war cry We will sing as one in solidarity And this is our time to rise up We will sing together. I don't care what the world's been saying It's time to step up, not cave in. Bob Dylan tells his peers not to be afraid of the cops and that they should not ignore the Juicy J points toward the police officers and atrocities that are committed by the police. screams with fear: Bob asks: JUICY J: BOB DYLAN: They wanna take our freedom How many years And put chains on us! Can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free? Bruce Springsteen sees several police officers hitting innocent Black and Asian-American The police officers rush toward the crowd. The protesters who accidentally tripped and fell to protesters try to resist but the officers the ground. Bruce becomes incensed. He overwhelm them. They start hitting every defiantly turns to his fellow wanderers and protester in sight. Large vans arrive and the implores them not to retreat from the officers arrest and take into custody the incoming ͞ǁĂůů͟ŽĨpolice officers. He also tells injured protesters. A wanderer notices police them to be prepared to go to jail, if necessary, officers nearby hitting and arresting people to defend their right of a peaceful assembly. and exclaims in panic: Bruce reminds them of the covenant they made with the Lord earlier that day: AFFLICTED: Here come the cops! BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: ĞƚƚĞƌƐƚĂƌƚƌƵŶŶŝŶ͛ Like soldiers in the winter's night ͚ĂƵƐĞŚĞƌĞƚŚĞǇĐŽŵĞ! With a vow to defend No retreat, no surrender!

However, his fellow wanderers become scared of the excessively violent police tactics and try to find their way out of ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌ͛ƐŽƌŶĞƌ͘ Brody Dalle sees police officers approaching her and becomes frightened.

Afflicted

Mariah Carey

Mariah starts runs away and tells her friend Meghan Trainor:

Brody Dalle: MARIAH CAREY: It͛s time to go! Brody runs away and alerts her peers: Meghan runs behind Mariah and says: BRODY DALLE: Here they coming with their guns! MEGHAN TRAINOR: Me too! Joe Strummer of the Clash is pondering what to do. He does not want to miss this opportunity to help bring an end to social injustice. However, he is also fearful of the police brutality and wants to flee the scene. He asks Colin Hay for advice:

THE CLASH: Should I stay or should I go?

Colin sees several police officers approaching them and tells Joe: Meghan Trainor

MEN AT WORK: Another protesting wanderer runs away from You better run the incoming police officers and says: You better take cover! LAST SUMMER: Being African-American, Mariah Carey does /ƚŚŝŶŬŝƚ͛ƐƚŝŵĞƚŽŐŽŚŽŵĞ͊ not want to be another statistic. The wanderers worry that they might be persecuted if they stay in NYC and decide to leave. A member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is enraged by the fact that the police is not allowing them to hold a peaceful rally. 88

All the wanderers escape to their hotel rooms. There, they discuss whether to go back to their hometown or to continue their rambling ways. The vast majority ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚ want to cut their trip short, but have no idea where to go next. They have a wanderlust that compels them to continue exploring other cities. Although they want to change the world for the better, they also want to have fun and enjoy life to the fullest. Not sure where to go next, Bono asks his peers:

U2: Where do we go from here? Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

One of them says: A wanderer tells her fellow travelers:

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY: ORELIA HAS ORCHESTRA: Police think /͛ŵŽƉĞŶĨŽƌƐƵŐŐĞƐƚŝŽŶƐ͘ They have the authority to kill a minority Fuck the police! Bob Dylan says:

Michael Stipe was enjoying his stay in NYC and BOB DYLAN: says: Gonna travel the world Is what I'm gonna do. R.E.M: Leaving New York never easy. Fredo Santana says:

Jahkoy Palmer tells Michael: FREDO SANTANA: /͛ŵŐŽŝŶŐǁŚĞƌĞǀĞƌƚŚŝƐƉůĂŶĞ͛ƐŐŽŶŶĂĨly me. JAHKOY: Just go buy you a plane ticket. To motivate their peers to continue their wanders and to elicit suggestions for their Paul Simon tells Michael: next destination, the members of the B-ϱϮ͛Ɛ say: SIMON AND GAREFUNKEL: Get your plane right on time. B-ϱϮ͛Ɛ͗ Fly the great big sky As the wanderers start to flee, the altercation See the great big sea between the protesters and the police Kick through continents escalates further. Hundreds of protesters are Busting boundaries injured and many more are arrested, including reporters covering the event. The National Roam if you want to Guard is called upon to restore order. Without wings Without wheels

89 Without anything But the love we feel. He is abruptly interrupted by a friend who dislikes Australia: After hearing the B-ϱϮ͛Ɛ, the wanderers become even more excited and interested in FALL: exploring other cities. Paul Simon offers a I think it's time I saw the world suggestion for their next destination: And not Australia I'm going to Spain. PAUL SIMON: Graceland, in Memphis Tennessee. Ed Roland says:

Joe Strummer says: COLLECTIVE SOUL: I'll search for happiness THE CLASH: Where should I go? London Calling. Tokyo.

Robert Plant tells Joe: A fellow wanderer agrees with the suggestion and says: LED ZEPPELIN: I've been to London OWL CITY: Seen seven wonders I love the most when I'm in Tokyo I know to trip is just to fall. I'll melt in the moonlight And follow the shoreline. A wanderer who likes the Beatles says: However, other wanderers disagree and THE BANGLES: propose a different destination: I'm going down to Liverpool. LAKE: However, Ian Dury replies: You and me we outa fly away >Ğƚ͛ƐŐŽƚŽŚŝŶĂ͘ IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS: I don't like your suggestion. But Jim Morrison dislikes the proposition:

Ringo Starr says: THE DOORS: The West is the best! RINGO STARR: I want to sail away In support of what Jim said, a member of To faraway lands AC/DC recalls his trip to Texas: Where the sun shines down On golden sands. AC/DC: Rode down the highway James Reyne looks at the horizon with a smile Broke the limit on his face and says: We hit the town Went through to Texas JAMES REYNE: And we had some fun KƵƚďĂĐŬǁŽŵĞŶ͙ We met some girls

90 Some dancers who gave a good time ED SHEERAN: Broke all the rules We could fly to Berlin, Tokyo or Jamaica. Yeah, they blew our minds. A friend tries to dissuade him from going to Sheryl Crow makes a suggestion to everyone: Berlin:

SHERYL CROW: ELECTRELANE: Three days in Rome. There is thunder in Berlin.

Allan Taylor wants to visit Paris: Damon Albarn wants to visit The Strand, UK.

ALLAN TAYLOR: Let's go to Paris.

Mike Scott also wants to travel to Paris:

THE WATERBOYS: We are going to Paris In a ship with red sails As the storm gathers slowly We eat fish heads and snails.

The Strand, London UK

Damon says:

BLUR: Stay away from Germany What's the good of going down the Rhine?" Let's all go down the Strand I'll be leader You can march behind Come with me And see what you can find That's the place for fun and noise All among the girls and boys

Mike Scott of The Waterboys So let's all go down the Strand.

Bob Dylan turns around and tells Mike Scott of Still there is still no consensus as to what the the Waterboys: next destination should be. Yuna hugs her boyfriend and says: BOB DYLAN: zŽƵĂŝŶ͛ƚŐŽŝŶ͛ŶŽǁŚĞƌĞ͘ YUNA: I wanna go wherever Ed Sheeran suggests other destinations: You wanna go.

91 experience in Berlin. They see Berlin as a city where freedom is a reality and where the citizens can count on their government for protection of their human rights. The wanderers want to visit a place where they can be themselves. They are sick and tired of a repressive regime that persecutes musicians and tramples on their artistic integrity. With freedom on their minds, the wanderers pack Yuna up their belongings and leave NYC the next day. Her boyfriend replies:

MICHAELANGELO & JASMIN CRUZ: Come with me CHAPTER 2: FREEDOM IN BERLIN And we will fly together.

Other wanderers say: *************************************

GENTLEMAN: SCENE 1 ʹ Brotherly Love Let's get around and see different places. The wanderers arrive in Berlin and book INFERNAL: several rooms in the Regent Berlin hotel. From Paris to Berlin.

Johnny Strange kisses his girlfriend and tells his peers:

CULCHA CANDELA: She is so naughty, so loud, so cool So damn elegant and hot She is a Berlin City Girl!

Regent Berlin Hotel The wanderers like the idea of going to

Europe. The city of Berlin attracts them for Outside, the sun is shining bright and the many reasons, including its liberal sexual ambient is quiet and peaceful. This is in norms. After some discussion, the wanderers contrast to the chaos the wanderers decide to visit Berlin. However, one of the experienced in the NYC streets. They welcome wanderers declines to go to Berlin and tells his this change of scenery and hope to thrive with best friend: the sociopolitical and artistic freedom that

Berlin provides. Bob Dylan is in his room with 4TH OF JULY: his girlfriend Joan Baez, whom he met at the Have fun in Berlin. protest for justice in NYC.

The wanderers are filled with excitement and look forward to a refreshing and liberating

Joan Baez and Bob Dylan

For Bob and Joan it was love at first sight. She sang a protest song in the NYC demonstration and he provided musical accompaniment with his harmonica. Here in Berlin, Bob and Joan are enjoying ĞĂĐŚŽƚŚĞƌ͛Ɛ company. They love to sing as a duet and enjoy cracking jokes. Yesterday they made love until they fell asleep in each other͛ƐĂƌŵƐ͘ŽďƚĞůůƐ:ŽĂŶ͗

BOB DYLAN: Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen The night passed away so quickly It always does when you're with me. Bob turns on the turntable and puts Bruce ^ƉƌŝŶŐƐƚĞĞŶ͛ƐŽƌŶƚŽZƵŶ album, which is Joan enjoyed the activities they did yesterday Žď͛Ɛfavorite album. Bob has made it a habit and she looks forward to what the future of listening to an entire album of a different holds for them. Bob has recovered from the artist each day before having breakfast as a wound in his arm that the now deceased source of inspiration for his own song writing. Lemmy inflicted on him. As Bob draws the Bob listens to every song from Born to Run curtains to look through the window, rays of with relish, knowing that a new musical light illuminate the room, creating a positive, superstar has arrived and will dominate the sunny atmosphere. The latest issue of the New music scene in the foreseeable future. The last Musical Express magazine is on the living ƐŽŶŐŽĨƚŚĞĂůďƵŵ͞:ƵŶŐůĞůĂŶĚ͟ends and Bob room table, and Bob͛ƐƉŝĐƚƵƌĞ is on the front turns off the turntable. Inspired by the songs page. he heard, he tells Joan tenderly:

BOB DYLAN: What a wonderful feeling Just to know that you are near Sets my heart a-reeling From my toes up to my ears.

93 Joan smiles and tells Bob:

JOAN BAEZ: I am somewhat older darling And you are so much younger That's the way it goes.

Bob embraces Joan and kisses her:

BOB DYLAN:

Sometimes I might get drunk Joni Mitchell Walk like a duck And smell like a skunk Lately, there has been intense animosity Don't hurt my pride between Bob Dylan and Van Morrison due to 'Cause I got my lady their similar musical styles and their fierce Right by my side. competition for fans. Joan opens the door and the couple enters the room. Van is seeking They embrace and look outside the window reconciliation and he immediately walks over with a smile on their faces. Bob looks at Joan to where Bob is standing. Bob sees that Van and says: has come to make peace between them. Therefore, Bob adopts a friendlier attitude and BOB DYLAN: invites Van to collaborate on a new album. So happy to see you smile. Bob believes that through collaboration, rather than competition, they could write an Bob and Joan kiss passionately. They are album that is an epic masterpiece. Bob tells about to make love in the sofa when Van Van: Morrison and his girlfriend Joni Mitchell knock on the door. BOB DYLAN: I ain't lookin' to compete with you All I really want to do Is be friends with you.

Van tells Bob that he tried to make peace in the past but every time Van called him Bob pretended not to be home. Moreover, Bob has mockĞĚsĂŶ͛ƐůǇƌŝĐƐĂŶĚĚŝsmissed him as a second rate songwriter. Van tells Bob:

VAN MORRISON: You treated me like dirt. Van Morrison Bob tells Van that he was upset because he had a perception that Van was plagiarizing his lyrics and musical style. To prove his claim, Bob recites his own lyric:

94 BOB DYLAN: melodies to write an album that they hope will There's a slow, slow train comin' steal away the spotlight from the up-and- Up around the bend. coming Bruce Springsteen, their mutual competitor. Bob asks Van how he manages to Bob claims that his lyric is very similar to a write such catchy, soulful songs that are well ƉŚƌĂƐĞŝŶsĂŶDŽƌƌŝƐŽŶ͛ƐƐŽŶŐ͞'ŽŽĚďǇĞĂďǇ regarded by the music critics. Van puts a hand ;ĂďǇ'ŽŽĚďǇĞͿ͟. Van recites the lyric in on his heart and tells him: question and asks Joan to be the judge: VAN MORRISON: VAN MORRISON: Listen to the music inside I see a train a-coming That is all that you have to do. A train a-coming down the Long lonesome track. Bob tells Van that he finds inspiration to write songs when the night comes: After hearing both lyrics, Joan Baez tells Bob that he and Van are trying to convey a similar BOB DYLAN: message but they do it in a significantly The silent night will shatter different way. She sees no plagiarism in VĂŶ͛Ɛ From the sounds inside my mind. lyrics and tells Bob that he has no valid basis to be upset: Van encourages Bob to be more adventurous and open-minded during the songwriting JOAN BAEZ: process. Van tells Bob not to be afraid to Different minds experiment with new melodies and textures. Different ways. He tells Bob that he needs to push the envelope in order to grow as a musician and :ŽĂŶƚĞůůƐŽďƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛ƐƚŝŵĞƚŽŵĂŬĞƉĞĂĐĞ to keep up with the latest musical trends like with Van: U2 did when they reinvented themselves and ǁƌŽƚĞƚŚĞŝƌ͞ĐŚƚƵŶŐĂďǇ͊͟ĂůďƵŵ. Van JOAN BAEZ: invites him to his recording studio in Somerset, Time to bury the hatchet. the Wool Hall, to brainstorm new musical ideas. Bob apologizes to Van and tells him:

BOB DYLAN: I didn't mean to treat you so bad You shouldn't take it so personal.

Van makes peace with Bob and agrees that they should collaborate to write a new album:

VAN MORRISON: We've got to put our heads together.

The Wool Hall Recording Studios Bob and Van shake hands to signal the start of a long and fruitful musical collaboration. They immediately begin improvising some lyrics and

95 Van tells Bob that the Wool Hall Studios are as imitation. Van tells Bob that he has a wealth inspirational as the celebrated Abbey Road of musical ideas inside that he should tap into: Studios and that their creativity will flourish there: VAN MORRISON: Hear the music ringin' in your soul VAN MORRISON: And feel it in your heart. You can bring your guitar We'll sing some songs Bob tells Van that his advice has already had a tĞ͛ůůŚĂǀĞƐŽŵĞĨƵŶ͘ positive effect on him and that Van has changed his approach to songwriting: Bob Dylan thanks Van for his advice and for inviting him to Wool Hall studios. Bob tells BOB DYLAN: Van what a great songwriter and storyteller I ain't never gonna be the same again. he is. Bob takes a moment to ponder about the lyrics that Van has written for his songs, Van tells Bob that he has had to constantly and how they compare to the lyrics in his own reinvent himself because of the stiff songs. Bob tells Van: competition that tries to copy his songwriting style and melodies: BOB DYLAN: Ev'rything I'm a-sayin' VAN MORRISON: You can say it just as good. Copycats ripped off my words Copycats ripped off my songs Van thanks Bob for the compliment. He tells Copycats ripped off my melody. Bob that they should introduce different musical instruments into their repertoire to sĂŶƚĞůůƐŽďƚŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐŶŽƚĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚĂďŽƵƚ allow the spirit of creativity to take over the the success that Bruce Springsteen or others songwriting process. Van gives Bob a preview are having. All that matters to Van now is the of their collaborative process: musical partnership between them:

VAN MORRISON: VAN MORRISON: We're gonna play It doesn't matter what they do To the violin All that matters is my relationship to you. And the two guitars. The two former rivals embrace and shake Bob looks forward to reinventing himself and hands. Van looks out the window at the sunny collaborating with his former competitor. He landscape outside. He hears birds singing in tells Van that he plans to change the way he the distance and their singing inspires Van to composes songs: write a love song on the spot, which he dedicates to his girlfriend Joni. Bob lends Van BOB DYLAN: his guitar and Van sings it: Gonna change my way of thinking Make myself a different set of rules. VAN MORRISON: When I hear that robin sing Van tells Bob to always be himself ĂŶĚĚŽŶ͛ƚ Well I know it's coming on spring try to copy others: expansion without And we're starting a new life I've been shoveling the snow away

96 Working hard for my pay All I gotta say is we're starting a new life. Bob checks out Nicole from head to toe, nods his head in approval, and tells Liam: Van looks at Joni and continues singing: BOB DYLAN: VAN MORRISON: She can take the dark We're gonna move Out of the nighttime Way on down the line And paint the daytime black! Girl, we been standing in one place For too long a time Liam laughs and tells Bob: When I hear that robin song Well, I know it won't be long OASIS: Find out where we belong You make me laugh And we're starting a new life. Give me your autograph.

Van Morrison and Bob Dylan kiss their lovely Liam takes out a pen and gives Bob the companions but their lovemaking is ͞Highway 61 Revisited͟ CD and Bob signs it. interrupted when Liam Gallagher enters the room with his fiancée Nicole Appleton.

Highway 61 Revisited, 1965

dŚĞŶ>ŝĂŵƉƵƚƐŚŝƐĂƌŵĂƌŽƵŶĚEŝĐŽůĞ͛ƐǁĂŝƐƚ and tells everyone that he is so infatuated with her: Liam Gallagher and Nicole Appleton OASIS: Liam introduces Nicole and tells everyone that I can't tell you the way I feel he and Nicole are engaged and that they will Because the way I feel is so new to me. marry soon. Everyone congratulates the couple. Then, Liam tells Bob about his fiancée: Joni tells Liam:

LIAM GALLAGHER: JONI MITCHELL: She's so purple haze Love can be so sweet. You know what I mean When I'm with her I feel I'm alive I'm lost in her world and her smile.

97 Liam tells Bob and Van as he looks at Nicole: Liam whether he has ever written a song. A red-faced Liam declines to answer in a straight OASIS: forward way and, instead, tells Bob: She's in a family full of eccentrics D'you know what I mean? OASIS: ŽŶ͛ƚďĞůŝĞǀĞƚŚĞƚƌƵƚŚ͘ Nicole smiles. :ŽŶŝĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁ what to make ŽĨ>ŝĂŵ͛ƐĐŽŵŵĞŶƚ͘Van tells Liam not to Bob understands that the answer is No. He worry: pats Liam on the back and tells him:

VAN MORRISON: BOB DYLAN: Everything's going to be alright. To wait another day Would be far too late. Liam confides to Bob and Van: Bob then grabs his own acoustic guitar and OASIS: gives it to Liam as a gift. To encourage him to She's got a brother start writing his own songs, Bob gives Liam We don't get on with one another the same advice that Van gave him. Bob then But I quite fancy her mother challenges Liam to show his love for Nicole by And I think that she likes me. writing a love song and singing it to her. The red-faced Liam was not expecting this sudden Nicole kisses Liam and tells him: request and looks a bit rattled by Žď͛Ɛ request. He wishes his brother Noel would be APPLETON: present to give him some song-writing tips. All your dreams will come true. Liam had gotten used to Noel doing all the songwriting work for Oasis that he had never Liam kisses Nicole and tells her: tried to write a song out of fear that the British tabloids may criticize it harshly. Noting OASIS: >ŝĂŵ͛ƐŚĞƐŝƚĂnce, Van tries to ease the I waited for a thousand years pressure by patting Liam on the back and For you to come telling him: And blow me out of my mind. VAN MORRISON: Nicole tells Liam: Sing a happy song And we'll sing along. APPLETON: We will live forever, as one. Liam looks at his fiancée not knowing how to begin. ĨƚĞƌƚǁŽŵŝŶƵƚĞƐŽĨƐƚƌƵŵŵŝŶŐŽď͛Ɛ Liam tells Nicole: guitar to buy him some time to think, he hears the birds singing outside. In a flash of OASIS: inspiration (and lots of perspiration!), Liam You and I are gonna live forever. sings the following song, which he dedicates to Nicole: Bob tells Liam that he has heard many Oasis songs and that Liam is a great vocalist. To OASIS: embarrass him in front of his fiancée, Bob asks Talking to the songbird yesterday

98 Flew me to a past not far away She's a little pirate in my mind Singing songs of love to pass the time

Gonna write a song so she can see Give her all the love she gives to me Talk of better days That have yet to come Never felt this love from anyone She's not anyone.

Noel Gallagher of Oasis Liam kisses Nicole and then turns to his peers and continues to sing: Noel turns his head around and takes a quick peek ĂƐŝĨŚĞ͛ƐůŽŽŬŝŶg for someone. Van OASIS: Morrison notices Noel standing at the door A man can never dream acting strangely but does not recognize him. These kinds of things Van tells Bob as he points to the door: Especially when she came And spread her wings VAN MORRISON: Whispered in my ear There's a stranger The things I'd like And he's standing by your door. Then she flew away Into the night Bob Dylan does not recognize Noel and replies to Van: Gonna write a song so she can see Give her all the love she gives to me BOB DYLAN: Talk of better days Some beautiful day That have yet to come I'll meet him in heaven Never felt this love from anyone Where no one will be a stranger to me. She's not anyone. Van approaches Liam and tells him that the Joni tells Nicole: stranger might be looking for him:

JONI MITCHELL: VAN MORRISON: Sweet bird you are! Might be your brother.

Bob Dylan likes the song Liam composed and >ŝĂŵŶŽƚŝĐĞƐƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛ƐŚŝƐďƌŽƚher Noel ǁŚŽ͛Ɛ nods his head as a sign of approval. Everyone looking for him. Noel often expresses brotherly in the room applauds the young couple. While love toward Liam and is overprotective as an everyone is applauding, >ŝĂŵ͛ƐďƌŽƚŚĞƌNoel older brother should but Liam is tired of it. Gallagher opens the door slowly and remains Liam tells Van with an angry tone: standing outside. LIAM GALLAGHER: I don't know what it is I'm feeling A four-letter word Really gets my meaning. 99 smile. Liam then turns to Noel and says loudly Joan Baez tells Noel to come in, but he for everyone to hear: hesitates and remains standing at the door. Noel signals to Liam to come out because he LIAM GALLAGHER: needs to talk to him. Bob tells Noel: Fucking in the bushes!

BOB DYLAN: ŽďǇůĂŶŚĞĂƌƐ>ŝĂŵ͛ƐƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞĂŶĚƚĞůůƐ Come in she said! Liam and Nicole:

Noel enters the room reluctantly, shakes BOB DYLAN: ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ͛ƐŚĂŶĚƐ͕ďƵƚĨƌŽǁŶƐĂƚ>ŝĂŵ͘,Ğ May you stay forever young. whispers to Liam in a subdued tone and asks Liam where the hell he has been. Noel was EŽĞůŝƐŝƌƌŝƚĂƚĞĚďǇŚŝƐďƌŽƚŚĞƌ͛ƐƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞĂŶĚ looking for him in all the nearby pubs but his face turns red. Joni Mitchell notices EŽĞů͛Ɛ ĐŽƵůĚŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚhim anywhere. Liam jokingly angry face and tells him: replies: JONI MITCHELL: LIAM GALLAGHER: Don't get jealous /͛ŵhiding out in the sun. You're a fool if you can't keep cool.

Noel does not like the joke and tells his EŽĞů͛ƐĂŶŐƌǇůŽŽŬǀĂŶŝƐŚĞƐĂŶĚapologizes to younger brother in a very serious tone: everyone. He gives Liam a warm brotherly hug. Then, Noel embraces Nicole and wishes NOEL GALLAGHER: her the best. Noel was looking for Liam to tell If I had a gun him that he had written another masterpiece I'd shoot a hole into the sun. and he wanted Liam to hear it. Van tell Noel enthusiastically: Liam asks Noel why he has a short temper today and is acting nervously: VAN MORRISON: Let me hear the song! OASIS: So what's the matter with you? Noel sings his new song ͞dŚĞDĂƐƚĞƌƉůĂŶ͟ about brotherly love: Noel responds:

NOEL GALLAGHER: Everybody's on the run.

Liam tell his brother coolly:

BEADY EYE: I got no reason to hide.

Noel wants to know where Liam was yesterday. Liam looks at Nicole and they both The Masterplan (B-side), 1995

100 Please brother take a chance OASIS: You know they're gonna go Take the time to make some sense Which way they wanna go Of what you want to say All we know is that we don't know And cast your words away How it's gonna be Upon the waves Please, brother, let it be Sail them home with acquiesce Life on the other hand On a ship of hope today Won't make you understand And as they land upon the shore We're all part of the masterplan. Tell them not to fear no more Say it loud and sing it proud today. The two brothers hug and forgive each other͛Ɛ insults. Bob, Joan, Van, Joni and Nicole witness Liam likes the song and smiles as a sign of brotherly love and are moved by it. They ask approval. Noel looks at his brother and the two brothers to sing a song together. Liam continues singing: and Noel gladly comply, and sing the song ͞ĐƋƵŝĞƐĐĞ͗͟ OASIS: Dance if you wanna dance OASIS: Please brother take a chance (Liam sings) You know they're gonna go I don't know what it is Which way they wanna go That makes me feel alive All we know is that we don't know I don't know how to wake How it's gonna be The things that sleep inside Please brother let it be I only want to see Life on the other hand The light that shines Won't make us understand Behind your eyes We're all part of the masterplan. I hope that I can say the things Noel looks at Bob and Van and continues to I wish I'd said sing: To sing my soul to sleep And take me back to bed OASIS: You want to be alone I'm not saying right is wrong When we could be alive instead. It's up to us to make The best of all the things (Noel sings) That come our way Because we need each other 'Cause everything that's been has passed We believe in one another The answer's in the looking glass I know we're going to uncover There's four and twenty million doors What's sleepin' in our soul. On life's endless corridor Say it loud and sing it proud today. Liam reminds everyone of his wanderlust:

Noel invites everyone to sing with him: OASIS: (Liam sings) OASIS: There are many things Will dance if they want to dance That I would like to know

101 And there are many places That I wish to go But everything's depending on the way The wind may blow I don't know what it is That makes me feel alive I don't know how to wake The things that sleep inside I only want to see The light that shines Behind your eyes.

(Noel sings) Voltaire Because we need each other We believe in one another Lately, most of the wanderers had been living I know we're going to uncover a frugal lifestyle to save money for booze and What's sleepin' in our soul. cigarettes. However, they intend to stay sober for a few days. Arlo Guthrie has heard of a Everyone applauds. The three couples discuss fancy restaurant called Fischers Fritz that has their approach to songwriting and give each an extensive selection of entrees. Arlo other advice on how to succeed in the music recommends it to his peers and says about the business. The three couples are engaged in a Fischers Fritz: lively conversation when suddenly, they are disrupted by a loud knock at the door. Simon ARLO GUTHRIE: Le Bon, Aurelio Voltaire and their friends enter You can get anything that you want. the room and ask everyone if they want to join them for lunch. Simon Le Bon tells Bob Dylan: The wanderers look forward to eating at the upscale Fischers Fritz, expecting to be served DURAN DURAN: any entrée they request. They go looking for I'm hungry like the wolf! the rest of their peers in their hotel rooms and they all swiftly exit the luxurious Regent Berlin Voltaire tells Van Morrison: hotel and head over to the Fischers Fritz.

VOLTAIRE: My belly's rumblin' I got a need to fill it.

102 ************************************* I am dance SCENE 2 - zŽƵĂŶ͛ƚůǁĂǇƐ'Ğƚ /͛ŵĂƐƚĂƌ͊

What You Want TWICE: /͛ŵŐŽŶŶĂďĞĂƐƚĂr!

TWICE Fischers Fritz at Regent Berlin Based on how they are dressed, the manager The wanderers arrive at Fischers Fritz and does not believe they are musicians. Some of enter without checking in at the front desk. them start raising their voice and demand The restaurant manager immediately escorts entrance into Fischers Fritz. The manager asks them out because he thinks their attire is too Action Bronson why is he screaming. Action casual and violates the dress code of the Bronson replies angrily: restaurant. The wanderers, dressed in sports jerseys, cowboy hats, muscle shirts, and ACTION BRONSON: revealing dresses, tell the manager that they Because you treat me like shit! are musicians and deserve to be treated with respect. Prince tells the manager with indignation:

PRINCE: Might not know it But I'm a star!

Buzz Shearman ĐĂŶ͛ƚďĞůŝĞǀĞthe manager is not letting him dine at Fischers Fritz in spite of his fame:

MOXY: Can't you see I'm a star?

Other wanderers tell the manager: Action Bronson

SCOTT ALAN: Celena Cherry tells the manager: I am song

103 HONEYZ: I deserve some damn respect.

Rob Halford

The manager ignores their remarks. Syl Johnson becomes angry and restless and asks why he is being discriminated against despite Celena Cherry his accumulated wealth and fame. Syl asks the The manager reminds the wanderers that the manager: restaurant only attracts patrons who are well heeled and have sophisticated eating habits. SYL JOHNSON: The manager points to an American fast-food Is it because I'm black? restaurant across the street where the wanderers can have lunch. Kenny Chesney informs the manager of his friend ĞůĞŶĂ͛Ɛ sophisticated eating habits:

KENNY CHESNEY: She's a big star and she eats caviar.

Syl Johnson

The manager does not respond to ^Ǉů͛Ɛ question. After several minutes of heated arguments, Ralf Hutter arrives in a limousine elegantly dressed.

Kenny Chesney

Rob Halford of Judas Priest tells the manager what he likes to eat:

JUDAS PRIEST: Caviar and meths. Ralf Hutter of Kraftwerk

104 conspicuous place to be the centerpieces of The restaurant employees eagerly run to meet the room. Ralf ĂŶĚĨŝŐŚƚŽǀĞƌǁŚŽ͛ƐŐŽŝŶŐƚŽďĞƚŚĞůƵĐŬǇ one to serve him today. After Ralf confirms to the manager that the wanderers are indeed famous musicians and that the restaurant should be proud to attract such clientele, the wanderers are allowed into the most revered and upscale room of Fischers Fritz: the Beethoven Room. Once inside, Jeremih tells the manager who is giving instructions to the waiters:

JEREMIH: ĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐƵƐƚ I told ya I͛ŵ a star! The first movement of BeethoveŶ͛ƐEŝŶƚŚ Symphony is playing as background music. The wanderers pay no attention to the luxurious atmosphere and ornate decorations. They wanderers act boisterously, crack crude jokes and use foul language as if they were drinking in a bar. They insult the waiters for taking too long to take their orders, and disregard the etiquette that is expected from them. The well-dressed patrons hear the animated conversation and rude remarks of the wanderers and quickly finish their lunch and leave. Eventually, only the wandering musicians remain and have Fischers Fritz all to themselves.

Jeremih Some waiters stand at a distance from the The patrons who are having lunch in the uncouth wanderers and watch them like tables nearby are dismayed by the uncouth hungry vultures looking at carrion. The waiters behavior of the wanderers. These patrons are who are cleaning tables steal a look every now conversing softly and make no noise when and then over to where the wanderers are they use their utensils. The male patrons are seated ƚŽŵĂŬĞƐƵƌĞƚŚĞǇĚŽŶ͛ƚďƌĞĂŬŽƌƐƚĞĂů dressed in sports coats and ties and the ladies the ornaments that have been placed on the are dressed in the most fashionable dresses of tables. Several gossipy waiters are standing the season. The waiters seat the wanderers in idly and eavesdrop on their conversation. The groups as far away as possible from the waiters actually know many of the wanderers affluent patrons. A bust of Beethoven and an as being famous musicians, but they must act abstract painting lit by two lamps and two ĂƐŝĨƚŚĞǇĚŽŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁ any of them because the candle lights are strategically positioned at a manager is watching them.

105 The wanderers stare with awe at the shiny I asked for something to eat spoons, forks and knives that are brought and I get brown rice placed on the tables. They were used to living Seaweed a simple life in their hometown in the And a dirty hot dog. heartland of the United States. They were used to eating without following social norms Bob tells Lonnie to be grateful that he still has and start to feel out of place very quickly. Bob a stomach: Dylan looks at the shiny utensils on the table, which remind him of a sad reality and he tells BOB DYLAN: Lonnie Russ: I've got a hole Where my stomach disappeared. BOB DYLAN: A lot of people don't have Jack White and his girlfriend Meg White are Much food on their table sitting in another table. They are dressed in But they got a lot of forks and knives. spectacularly fashionable, yet cheap, clothes. They have clearly gone out of their way to Lonnie Russ tells Bob: look trendy and refined but they over did it.

LONNIE RUSS: Let me tell ya What we had last night A tomato The nastiest stuff you ever wanna see.

Lonnie points to his wife Aluna Francis and says:

LONNIE RUSS: Jack White and Meg White

And she was tryin' to feed it to me. Jack tells Meg:

Aluna replies: THE WHITE STRIPES:

We need to make it look ALUNAGEORGE: Like we're high class. You know you like it.

Too $hort is sitting at the same table and Bob tells Lonnie that eating the rotten tomato hears what Jack White said. Too $hort is is not as bad as what he used to eat when he wearing an enormous gold chain around his was a teenager. One time when he was very neck with a gold medallion to show his peers hungry and had no money, Bob went to a that he finally ͞ŵĂĚĞŝƚ͟ŝŶ the music business restaurant and asked the manager if they had and is now a multi-millionaire. any leftovers he could eat. Bob recalls that one of the employees gave him a dirty dish with pieces of food that the employee had taken out of a trashcan:

BOB DYLAN:

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MAC DRE: Bring me cheddar Bring me chips.

The waitress informs Mac Dre that the restaurant serves only what is on the menu. After looking at the menu, Ozzy Osbourne cracks a joke and tells the waitress what he wants to eat:

BLACK SABBATH: Rat salad.

Too $hort Ozzy is told that he must order something that is listed in the menu. Another wanderer tells Too $hort still remembers his humble roots the beautiful blonde waitress: and always reminds his friends how far he has come. He recounts his pecuniary difficulties JFA: growing up: Cokes and Snickers is all I eat.

TOO $HORT: Other wanderers sitting in other tables order a When I was broke dish without looking at the menu. Liam is I couldn't afford a meal sitting with Nicole Appleton and his brother But now I'm rich. Noel and tells the waiter what the three of them want to eat: A few minutes later, the waiters bring the menus. The wanderers are not familiar with LIAM GALLAGHER: any of the appetizers and entrees listed in the tĞ͛ůůŚĂǀĞůĂƐĂŐŶĂ͘ menu. Consequently, it takes them about 15 minutes to flip through a picture-less menu to The waiter tells Liam that lasagna is not in the find something that they deem edible. A menu, and asks another wanderer what he beautiful blonde waitress is standing nearby wants to order: waiting for the wanderers to look over the menu. Aston Merrygold looks at the waitress RHETT AND LINK: from head to toe and says: I want a waffle And some chicken thighs. JLS: 'ŝƌů͕ǇŽƵ͛ƌĞůŽŽŬŝŶŐůŝŬĞĂŵĞŶƵ The waiter frowns and ignores this request. Everything on you The waiter asks the Notorious B.I.G. what he Looks good to me would like to order. I got a hunger for you.

The waitress ignores his comment. Mac Dre ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚůŝŬĞĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐƚŚĂƚŝƐůŝƐƚĞĚŽŶƚŚĞ menu and tells the waitress: 107

Jim Gaffigan

Notorious B.I.G. Jim says: Notorious B.I.G. says: JIM GAFFIGAN: NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Americans, we love to eat A t-bone steak When we're not eating Cheese We're chewing gum Eggs We're literally practicing eating And Welch's grape. Thanksgiving, that is all about overeating I mean one of the main dishes The waiter is perplexed by his request and Is actually called ͞stuffing͟. ignores him. He asks Selina Albright what she wants to order. Selina tells the waiter: The waiter politely listens to Jim and waits for him to order something from the menu. Jim SELINA ALBRIGHT: asks the waiter: Turkey necks Collard greens JIM GAFFIGAN: Corn bread Have you ever put Rice and beans. A piece of fried chicken On a napkin The waiter is puzzled by her request and tells And you come back her that the restaurant does not serve those And the napkin has turned into liquid? items. The Christian comedian Jim Gaffigan is Fried chicken can't be good for you, sitting nearby. He looks at the confused waiter I mean, one of the serving sizes is ͞bucket͘͟ and explains to him the peculiar eating habits of Americans. Jim then indicates to the waiter what he wants the waiter to bring him:

JIM GAFFIGAN: I'll have a bucket of fried chicken A silo of Pepsi And a trough of pig slop.

The waiter smiles and politely indicates to Jim that the restaurant only serves what is on the

108 menu. The waiter walks away to take orders from other wanderers sitting nearby. Alan Jackson is sitting at a different table and describes his eating habits in a boastful manner.

Nat King Cole

Finally, the wanderers order entrees from the menu and the waiters take their orders. While the wanderers wait for their dishes, they look Alan Jackson around the room and notice the bust of

Beethoven. They do not recognize the person Alan tells a waitress: that the bust represents. Some of the

wanderers venture to guess who he may be: ALAN JACKSON:

I like my steak well done THE KINGSTON TRIO: I like my coffee black Mark Twain. And my beer ice cold

I don't like caviar or sushi bars. DONALD FAGEN:

He's an artist. Alan continues speaking as the waitress listens to him politely: SELDOM:

A scientist. ALAN JACKSON:

I like my wrangler jeans SILICON DREAM: Cowboy boots Albert Einstein. Cornbread and beans

I'm a hound dog fan NEW YORK DOLLS: A meat and potato man. Frankenstein.

Nat King Cole is sitting at the same table with A waitress brings the drinks and Donald Fagen Alan Jackson and tells the waitress: asks her who the person in the bust is. She

replies that he is Ludwig van Beethoven, one NAT KING COLE: of the greatest German composers of the early I don't want pork chops and bacon nineteenth century. She tells the wanderer I don't want fish cakes that the music they are listening now is the I want the frim fram sauce second ŵŽǀĞŵĞŶƚŽĨĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐEŝŶƚŚ With the Ausen fay Symphony, his magnum opus. None of the With chafafa on the side. wanderers recognize the second movement,

and tell the waitress that they are only 109 familiar with the irritatingly long and meandering choral fourth movement. Some Ben wants to know who started the fight: wanderers express their opinion about the music they are hearing: BODEGA: How did this happen? BLOSSOMS: I can't stand it! Gwen Stephani was also involved in the fight and points to her friend Asian Doll and tells UNDEROATH: her: I hate it! GWEN STEPHANI: 9TAILS: It's all your fault This shit fucking boring! You started it.

Gwen Stephani Asian Doll

Miles Lenehan of 9tails Asian Doll tells Gwen to shut up as she tries to The waitress is surprised that the wanderers reach for something inside her large purse: dislike of one of the most famous and revered symphonies in the history of classical music. ASIAN DOLL: As they wait for their main entrees, the If you talking shit wanderers sip on their drinks, eat their salads I'ma fucking rage and soups and engage in conversation. AK forty-seven it's gonna spray. Bernard Sumner tells Ben Hozie: Gwen is not afraid of Asian Doll and says: NEW ORDER: We had a party GWEN STEPHANI: In our hotel last night People hear you talking like that It ended up in an awful fight. Getting everybody fired up I'm ready to attack Dumbfoundead was involved in the fight and Gonna take you out. describes the scene that unfolded: Gwen and Asian Doll get up and start fist DUMBFOUNDEAD: fighting and have to be separated by Ben and Shots in the air Bernard. Gwen shouts an expletive and shows Shit getting wrecked.

110 Asian Doll her middle finger as her peers I love to tote them pistols. restrain her. Gwen tells Asian Doll: Eminem tells Asian Doll ǁŚǇŚĞ͛ƐƌƵŶŶŝŶŐĨŽƌ GWEN STEPHANI: president: Gonna make you fall! EMINEM: Asian Doll asks the wanderers nearby: I'm trying to be a millionaire.

ASIAN DOLL: Asian Doll does not care about ŵŝŶĞŵ͛Ɛ Why these bitches hating on me? financial ambitions because she already lives affluently. She is engaged to him only because Gwen remains silent to deescalate the conflict. she wants to go down in history as the most ƐŝĂŶŽůů͛ƐďŽǇĨƌŝĞŶĚ͕ Eminem, with whom glamorous First Lady of the United States she argued at the party last night tries to calm since Michelle Obama. She tells Eminem: her down to avoid a major fight in the restaurant that could put his run for president ASIAN DOLL: of the United States in jeopardy. I shower in money.

Eminem tells Asian Doll that he did not like the music the DJ played in last nighƚ͛ƐƉĂƌƚǇ:

EMINEM: I'm tired of this DJ Playing your shit when he spins.

Asian Doll tells him arrogantly:

ASIAN DOLL: I sit pretty on my throne Can't nobody do me wrong. Eminem

Eminem tells Asian Doll how bad he feels not Eminem reminds Asian Doll: having money even for basic needs:

EMINEM: EMINEM: I want to be President! Tired of having to borrow

A dollar for gas. Asian Doll tells Eminem why she got into an argument with him yesterday: She contrasts her financial status to his:

ASIAN DOLL: ASIAN DOLL: I was trying to show you I can pay my momma͛Ɛ bills Asian Doll was bigger I got Forgiato wheels Than your picture I be pulling up in the hood But you flipped the script Riding in my Rolls Royce And showed me why With my windows tinted.

111 I come home every single day Eminem continues to vent: From working double shifts And stop along the way EMINEM: To pick you up a couple gifts I'm tired of jobs Then you diss me Startin' off at five fifty an hour And we strenuously fight continuously. Tired of not being a millionaire. Asian Doll shows off how popular and sought- Asian Doll tells Eminem that she carries guns after she is by men, but yet, she remains loyal wherever she goes because she is extremely to him: wealthy and must protect herself from anyone who is out to harm her: ASIAN DOLL: I got forty men thirsty ASIAN DOLL: Want my number I had money Gave the wrong. Way before the deal Imma pretty bitch but tote a Uzi. Eminem tells Asian Doll that she does not love him like he loves her: She points to all the ladies sitting at the table and tells her boyfriend: EMINEM: You pretend you miss me ASIAN DOLL: When you kiss me. These bitches wanna be me! She tells him: He tells Asian Doll to be quiet because she is scaring the waiters with her aggressive tone: ASIAN DOLL: I'ma put this pussy EMINEM: All in your mouth Shut up, you're causing too much chaos. And you gon' tell the world What this sauce 'bout. She insults Eminem by saying : He reminds her how badly she has treated ASIAN DOLL: him: I'm a rich bitch I need a rich guy. EMINEM: So what's a man to do ŵŝŶĞŵ͛ƐĞŐŽŝƐŚƵƌƚďǇŚĞƌǁŽƌĚƐĂŶĚƚĞůůƐ When all I hand to you her: Is handed back to me You act to be this gangsta bitch. EMINEM: Don't insult me She tells him what she looks for in a I won't insult you. relationship:

He tells her with frustration: ASIAN DOLL: Only money make me cum. EMINEM:

112 Eminem notices that the waiters are standing I'm sorry by and are eavesdropping on their I never meant to make you cry! conversation. He becomes furious and shouts at her: The two lovers reconcile. Eminem tells Asian Doll: EMINEM: Shut the hell up! EMINEM: The more you put me through She ignores him and continues saying: The more it makes me Wanna come back to you ASIAN DOLL: You say you hate me I got groupie men I just love you more Who just like to buy me Gucci stuff. You don't want me I just want you more Upon hearing this, Eminem is enraged with I buy you flowers jealousy and tells Asian Doll: You throw 'em at me I know it's sad EMINEM: But it's making me happy I'mma kill you! The more that you slap me Like a murder weapon The more that it turns me on. I'mma conceal you In a closet with mildew Asian Doll kisses him passionately. Then Sheets, pillows ŵŝŶĞŵ͛ƐƚŚŽƵŐŚƚƐƌĞǀĞƌƚďĂĐŬƚŽŚŝƐultimate And film you. ambition:

He reaches for the AK-47 in her bag but his EMINEM: fellow wanderers intervene and stop him. If I had a million dollars ͙ Asian Doll starts to cry. The wanderers try to deescalate the confrontation between the two Once peace is restored, all the wanderers lovers by talking to them separately. Donna return to their seats and continue eating their Summer tells Asian Doll to end her appetizers while they wait for their main relationship with Eminen if she is not happy entrees to be served. In a different table, a with him: group of wanderers converse about events that have occurred in their personal lives. Kat DONNA SUMMER: Bjelland tells Mike Ness: If you've had enough Don't put up with his stuff BABES IN TOYLAND: Pack his raincoat and show him out. When I was young I thought that love ŵŝŶĞŵ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚƐƚĞůůŚŝŵƚŽĂƉŽůŽŐŝǌĞƚŽ Was just for fun. Asian Doll if he really loves her. Otherwise, he should end their relationship. Eminem loves Asian Doll dearly. He swallows his pride and apologizes to her in front of everyone:

EMINEM:

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Eddie Vedder Tanya Donelly Kat Bjelland Mike Ness

Tanya Donelly tells Kat: Then she adds:

TANYA DONELLY: BABES IN TOYLAND: All your friends have changed Those days are gone. Now it's time to take the walk

You've been side-slipping. Mike Ness tells Kat that he also sees things differently: Kat tells Tanya:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: BABES IN TOYLAND: I realize now that I was wrong. You're right

Lonely grief is hounding me Kat tells Mike: Don't want to live all by myself.

BABES IN TOYLAND: Eddie tells Kat: Living alone

I think of all the friends PEAR JAM: I've known After all is done But when I dial the telephone We're still alone. Nobody's home.

Mike tells his peers: Eddie Vedder of Pear Jam tells Kat why he did not call her back: SOCIAL DISTORTION:

No one said life would be easy. PEARL JAM:

You didn't leave a message. Kat tells Mike:

BABES IN TOYLAND: I remember way back When times weren't this hard And everyone had what we call A sane mind.

114 Mike agrees with Kat and gives examples of Kat tries to comfort Mike and reminds him how things have gotten worse: ƚŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐŚĂǀŝŶŐĂƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵůĐĂƌĞĞƌĂƐĂ musician and that his future is bright: SOCIAL DISTORTION: A whore found murdered in the streets BABES IN TOYLAND: A politician caught holding drugs You will do well. A friend who left us in a suicidal way. Tanya tells her peers that she has learned to Mike says about his friend Johnny who killed overcome romantic setbacks: himself: TANYA DONELLY: SOCIAL DISTORTION: I've loved and been loved well If only Johnny could have And badly too Opened up his heart My body's been through everything Then me and Johnny I've used and been used Wouldn't never had to part. I got over it.

Tanya tells Kat: /ƚ͛ƐKat͛ƐƚƵƌŶ to share with her peers what is troubling her: TANYA DONELLY: I know I might go crazy from love BABES IN TOYLAND: And probably I won't snap out of it Let me entertain you But for now With my pain. I hold myself back Just out of reach like a cat. Kat tells her story of how she has fallen deeply in love with a girl and hopes one day that the Mike shares with his peers all the things that girl will reciprocate to her the love that Kat have been bothering him recently: feels for her:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: BABES IN TOYLAND: Someone scratched She mesmerizes every mother's son My favorite Stones LP The girl can't help it I got in a fight at the liquor store She was born to please My neighbors are making too much noise. And if I go to her on bended knees Won't you kindly be aware Then Mike tells his peers that despite all the That I can't help it ŝƐƐƵĞƐƚŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐĨĂĐŝŶŐŚĞŝƐĐŽŶĨŝĚĞŶƚƚŚĂƚĂůů Because I'm hoping obviously his problems will eventually resolve That someday themselves: The answer will be The girl can't help it SOCIAL DISTORTION: ͚Đuz she's in love with me. With a little time It'll all work out fine. Tanya tells Kat to be patient and one day ƐŚĞ͛ůůhave the love of her life in her arms:

115 TANYA DONELLY: SOCIAL DISTORTION: It might take a little while. I had me a woman I thought that she'd be true Tanya tells Kat to make the first move to show She was my baby the girl that she loves her: Thought she'd be my wife I killed my baby TANYA DONELLY: I killed her with my knife Kiss the girl! I'm in a living hell The rest of my life. Kat thanks Tanya for her advice. Eddie describes to his peers an incident he had a few Everyone is shocked to hear that Mike killed years ago: his girlfriend. Kat tells Mike that his emotional turmoil is evident in his face: PEARL JAM: Drive down the street BABES IN TOYLAND: Can't find my keys You wear this mistake that you made. To my own fucking home I take a walk Mike describes the incident vividly: So I can curse my ass for being dumb I make a right after the arches SOCIAL DISTORTION: Stinking grease and bone Heard the screams so loud Stop at the supermarket Left a pool of blood. People stare like /͛m a dog I'm goin' to lukin's... Tanya tells Mike to stop describing the crime I got a spot at lukin's... scene: I knock the door at lukin's... Open the fridge TANIA DONELLY: I find the key You're scaring me! But I return to find an open door Some fucking freak who claims Kat tells Mike to try to forget the past and I fathered, by rape, her own son start a new life by starting a new relationship I find my wife with someone else. Kat promises Mike that I call the cops she will never reveal his dark story to anyone: This day's work's never done The last I heard BABES IN TOYLAND: The freak was purchasing a fucking gun. I won't ever tell on you.

Their intimate conversation turns into a series Eddie tells Mike that he will kill the lunatic of confessions. Mike describes a crime he freak if provoked: committed many years ago. He fell in love with a beautiful girl and was expecting to PEARL JAM: marry her but she left him abruptly and I can kill 'cause in God I trust. married someone else. He killed her out of revenge and was convicted, but spent only one year in prison:

116 Then Eddie wonders aloud: Waiting to get paid.

PEARL JAM: If there were no angels Would there be no sin?

Mike reflects on his past transgressions and tells Eddie not to make the same mistakes Mike committed because they can lead to life in prison or a death sentence. Mike regrets his past transgressions:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: I'm sorry for the things that I've done.

Jon Bon Jovi Joe Elliot However, Eddie tells his peers ƚŚĂƚŚĞǁŽŶ͛ƚ back down if provoked regardless of the Joe replies to John ƚŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐƚŝƌĞĚŽĨƚŚĞŵ͘,Ğ consequences: ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐůĞĞƉĂƚŶŝŐŚƚǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŶŽŝƐĞƚŚĞǇ make with their clients: PEARL JAM: All my rivals will see DEF LEPPARD: What I have in store In the middle of the night My gun! And the early morning light You can hear them a million miles away. Tanya tries to be optimistic and tells her fellow wanderers that their worst days are behind Jon tells him how he manages to sleep well them and better days are yet to come: despite all the noise coming from the distant whorehouse where the ladies meet with their TANYA DONELLY: clients: Whether by hard ground Or splashdown JON BON JOVI: We're safely back in the world. I went to see the preacher To teach me how to pray. The restaurant is filled with loud and lively conversation which is uncharacteristic of Then Jon says: Fischers Fritz. In a different table, John Bon Jovi is eating an appetizer and is conversing JON BON JOVI: with his peers. As he turns his head to look at Each night I go to bed the other tables, he notices several ladies I turn out the lights dressed in revealing attire looking through the Close my eyes windows of the restaurant. It seems as if they I say a prayer are looking for someone. John points to the To the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost. window and tells Joe Elliot: The whorehouse is right in front of the JON BON JOVI: apartment Joe is renting. He tells Jon what he All the whores are hanging out

117 has seen the ladies do through the window of Jon tells Joe that praying to the Lord is the his room: only way to attain salvation and to be forgiven for committing sins of the flesh: DEF LEPPARD: I've seen things BON JOVI: That should never be seen. I talk to Jesus I know he hears me. Joe tells Jon that the ladies go out and look for customers wherever they can find them: Joe becomes irritated by JoŶ͛ƐƐĂŶĐƚŝŵŽŶŝŽƵƐ words and hypocrisy. He tells Jon: DEF LEPPARD: Just the other night DEF LEPPARD: A knock on the door Can you live through your lie? Gave way to a leather jacket girl In her red satin dress Jon asks Joe: And her high heeled shoes She'd brought some friends JON BON JOVI: They started dancing You don't believe me? And jumping around. Pat Benatar agrees with Joe. Pat tells Jon that Then Joe says about the girl in the red satin the God he worships is pure fantasy: dress: PAT BENATAR: DEF LEPPARD: You're searchin' for something She was an unchained sex machine. But nothin' is real.

Jon feels jealous about the sexual experiences that Joe has had since he arrived in Berlin. He tells Joe that he is bound to go to hell if he continues with his libertine ways:

JON BON JOVI: Gonna take a miracle To save you this time And your savior has just left town. Pat Benatar

Joe boasts of the fact that, unlike Jon, women Janet Jackson agrees with Pat and she asks are crazy about him and follow him Jon: everywhere he goes: JANET JACKSON: DEF LEPPARD: Why waste your time? I'm not a loner I'm not a fool.

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Joe shares with his peers what he believes will happen in the future:

DEF LEPPARD: The lords of light Will change this land From famine into feast Through the valleys Janet Jackson And over the hills We'll march and sing in rhyme. Jon asks his peers: Janet disagrees with :ŽĞ͛ƐƉƌĞĚŝĐƚŝŽŶƐ͘^ŚĞ JON BON JOVI: hates being told what she must do to attain Does it matter salvation: If anything I'm saying Is the truth? JANET JACKSON: Got my own mind Jon tells his peers that he has read I wanna make my own decisions. ͞ŽŶĨĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕͟ĂŶ autobiography of Saint Augustine of Hippo describing his sinful youth. Joe looks at how Janet is dressed and tells her: John wants to emulate St. Augustine and how he led his life after his conversion to DEF LEPPARD: Christianity: I'm watching you You're all lust JON BON JOVI: A girl like you I finally figured what it means I have never seen. To be a saint. Janet tells Joe that she came to Berlin to Pat tries to understand what made Jon ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƚŚĞĨƌĞĞĚŽŵƚŚĂƚƐŚĞĐŽƵůĚŶ͛ƚ become a devout Christian. She ponders for a experience in the United States due to the moment and then tells him: rampant racism and violence against minorities that she was subjected to: PAT BENATAR: In the back of your mind JANET JACKSON: You've got somethin' to believe in. I don't wanna rule the world Just wanna run my life. Pat tells Jon what she believes in: Pat tells Jon and Joe that Janet is already PAT BENATAR: financially independent and a successful star: Before we existed The cloning of man and woman began PAT BENATAR: When we're gone She's a personality They'll live on Enjoying popularity Cloned endlessly For making movies Rated X It's mandatory in heaven. Making hot love

119 Is a main line. JON BON JOVI: All of us feel like that. Jon examines JanĞƚ͛Ɛphysical attributes and attire without Janet noticing. Jon ignores his Pat sheds a tear when she remembers the chastity vow that he made and tells Janet with lovers that she has had and how those excitement: relationships quickly faded. Jon notices that she is crying and asks Pat: JON BON JOVI: I wish I was a camera JON BON JOVI: So I could take your picture Did I see a tear fall from your eyes? With my mind! Pat responds: Then Jon adds: PAT BENATAR: JON BON JOVI: I'm a prisoner I wish I was as beautiful as you. Captured by love The romance is over Joe tells Janet: My passions remain.

DEF LEPPARD: Joe tells his peers that there are times when You come on like a lady his sexual passion has become too intense to Dressed to kill. handle:

Joe has no doubt that Janet will have a DEF LEPPARD: successful career in the porn industry. He tells I get hysterical. his peers what he really wants to do in the future: Jon describes to his peers the passion that he is feeling inside: DEF LEPPARD: I wanna star in a late-night show. BON JOVI: I'm burning for love Pat tells Joe: Filled with desire I need satisfaction. PAT BENATAR: You want what I want. Janet tells Jon and Joe:

Then, Pat looks down at the table and says JANET JACKSON: with a disheartened tone: Who's that thinkin' Nasty thoughts? PAT BENATAR: Never could do The faces of Jon and Joe turn red. To relieve What I wanna do. them of their embarrassment, Janet admits to them that she is also feeling a strong sexual John puts his left arm on her shoulders and desire: tries to comfort her:

120 JANET JACKSON: Found something else My mind is startin to burn To occupy my nights. With forbidden thoughts. Jon takes out a crucifix from his pocket and Janet tells Jon and Joe that they can visit her breaks it into pieces. Then he tells his peers: in her hotel room any time they want: BON JOVI: JANET JACKSON: We are cast from Eden's gate These are the hands With no regrets That'll touch you Into the fire. These are the lips That'll kiss you The manager of Fischers Fritz walks by and These are the arms becomes upset when he sees the wanderers That'll hold you. kissing lasciviously and not following the formal etiquette expected of all patrons. Pat Then she asks Jon and Joe: tells the manager while she kisses Janet:

JANET JACKSON: PAT BENATAR: Sensual physical love You're so good Is waiting for you At hidin' your feelings Will you unleash my desire? I'm so good At lettin' mine show. John and Joe reply in the affirmative: The manager becomes red-faced and walks BON JOVI: away. Joe tells Janet: If you're ready I'm willing and able! DEF LEPPARD: Gonna move into your room! DEF LEPPARD: We'll be movin' Jon and Joe kiss the two ladies and they all To the rhythm of your heartbeat! continue eating their appetizers and conversing. On another table, several Jon and Joe also want Pat to join them. Janet wanderers are chatting about what they plan invites Pat and tells her: to do during their stay in Berlin. Maurice White says: JANET JACKSON: I'll satisfy you EARTH, WIND & FIRE: I will do anything We're gonna groove tonight. You ask me to. JT Machinima says: Pat grabs her phone and makes a phone call to the local video store. She tells the store JT MACHINIMA: clerk: Just want to make a few new friends.

PAT BENATAR: Cancel my membership

121 Robert Buras asks Zara Larsson: ZARA LARSSON: I'm gonna dance my heart out MADRUGADA: 'til the dawn What's on your mind? I won't be done When morning comes Zara replies: Doin' it all night.

ZARA LARSSON: Robert Smith tells Zara: They say a lady Is not supposed to be saying THE SMITHS: The shit that she got on her mind. There's a club If you'd like to go You could meet somebody Who really loves you.

Zara Larsson

A member of the Wonder Girls pressures Zara to tell her what she plans to do in Berlin: Robert Smith

WONDER GIRLS: She thanks Robert but tells him ƚŚĂƚƐŚĞ͛Ɛ not Tell me, tell me! ready for a steady relationship yet. She wants to experiment with different people:

ZARA LARSSON: I wanna act a fool I wanna hit the roof I wanna jump real hard Wanna start some fizz With someone new.

A fellow wanderer tells Zara:

Wonder Girls NF: You just want somebody Zara giggles and tells the Wonder Girl: You can chill And get some drinks with?

122

Kandi

NF The Wonder Girl says:

Zara gives more specifics about her libertine WONDER GIRLS: lifestyle: Everyone's head turns Following me around. ZARA LARSSON: Everybody has a dark side Maurice White is sitting next to the Wonder I'm a rolling stone Girl and he tells her: Got it going from town to town. EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Zara asks the beautiful Wonder Girl: Of all the loves I've had in my life I'd rather have you! ZARA LARSSON: I wonder if you've found what you want? The Wonder Girl smiles and proudly tells Zara:

The Wonder Girl replies: WONDER GIRLS: Guys ĐĂŶ͛ƚƚĂŬĞƚŚĞŝƌĞǇĞƐŽĨĨŽĨŵǇůĞŐƐ. WONDER GIRLS: Everyone loves me Rik Carey caresses ƚŚĞtŽŶĚĞƌ'ŝƌů͛ƐǁĂŝst and Try to get to know me tells her: Guys will be loving me Girls be hating me. BAHA MEN: You're the girl of my dreams A wanderer hears her and says to herself with Let me take you to my place envy: Have a party tonight I'll do all the things you like! KANDI: Damn! She tells Rik politely: She gets to have it every day! What a Lucky Girl! WONDER GIRLS: Take your hand off my waist.

123 Rik obeys her. JT Machinima tells the Wonder The Wonder Girl tells Zara: Girl: WONDER GIRLS: JT MACHINIMA: It's not so easy to be hot! If you're lookin' for a man Won't you let me be your guy? dŚĞƚŚŝƌĚŵŽǀĞŵĞŶƚŽĨĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐEŝŶƚŚ I can be everything you fantasize! Symphony starts to play in the background. The waiters arrive with the entrees. They The Wonder Girl tells him: carefully place each dish on the table. The wanderers are surprised, and angry, at the WONDER GIRLS: small portions that they are served. The Your world is a bit entrees consist of small slices of meat and a Boring to me. scanty amount of vegetables served in huge rectangular plates that barely fit on the table. Bo Watson tells her: The entrees are decorated with various types of leaves and flowers. The wanderers look at MIDNIGHT STAR: each other, assume that the waiters made an Let me satisfy you error, and demand that the plates be I know just what you need removed. The waiters respond that no error I never get tired was committed and decline to remove the I'm rechargeable plates. Some wanderers look at their entrees My senses are ready to please! and tell a waiter:

She tells Bo: MAN OVERBOARD: Dude, are you kidding me? WONDER GIRLS: Our paths are a bit different DMX: zŽƵ͛ƌĞƐƵƉĞƌĨŝĐŝĂů Man, are you for real? AŶĚ/͛ŵƐƵƉĞƌŶĂƚƵƌĂů. You gotta be playing.

Robert Buras tells her: Al Jourgensen describes his dish to his friend in vivid detail: MADRUGADA: Won't you come see me late at night? MINISTRY: A plate of refried shit The Wonder Girl smiles and tells her male Just covered in crumbs. companions politely:

WONDER GIRLS: Please leave me alone.

Then she asks softly, suppressing her laughter:

WONDER GIRLS: Mommy why did you make me so special?

124 ADELITAS WAY: I'm still hungry!

The disgruntled wanderers start devouring everything in sight, including the ornamental flowers on their dishes. One of the wanderers refuses to eat in protest. To the dismay of the waiters, he grabs his phone and calls a Adelitas Way Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant to have them deliver a chicken salad and a 12-piece Instead of bringing more entrees, the waiters bucket of chicken legs and wings to Fischers ask the wanderers if they are going to have Fritz. The wanderer tells the KFC employee dessert. The wanderers respond in the over the phone: affirmative. The waiters bring the list of desserts, but the wanderers ignore the list and A TRIBE CALLED QUEST: instead ask for their favorite dessert: Chicken for lunch. VAN HALEN: A member of Cibo Matto is afraid they might Pound cake. get kicked out of the restaurant for the inappropriate behavior of her companion. She VAN MORRISON: tells him sternly to hang up and eat the entree Tupelo honey. that he ordered: DOLLY STYLE: CIBO MATTO: Ice cream. Shut up and eat! SONIC YOUTH: The wanderers finish their dishes in less than Crème brulee. 10 minutes and still feel hungry. They expected large portions of food proportionate One of the members of Baby Metal says: with the cost. Some of them start complaining and bang on the table with their forks and BABY METAL: knives. They want the waiters to bring more Gimme chocolate. entrees:

BRITNEY SPEARS: Gimme more!

125 The waiter promptly brings Jack more tea. The wanderers look at the menu and request desserts from the list. As they wait for their desserts to be served, one of them comments on the art of creating a pound cake:

LAZY TOWN: Making food is just like science You gotta do the cooking by the book Never use a messy recipe Baby Metal The cake will end up crazy.

Another member of Baby Metal asks a waiter The waiters bring the pastries. The wanderers to bring her fruit: complain again when they see that the large cakes and tarts they were expecting are BABY METAL: instead small tidbits served in large plates. Papaya.

Other wanderers order their favorite pastries:

LED ZEPPELIN: Custard pie.

MINI-MONI: Strawberry pie.

THE BEATLES:

Honey pie. Some of the wanderers voice their displeasure

and ask for more pastries: BOB DYLAN:

Country pie. CROWDED HOUSE:

Can I have another piece of chocolate cake? Noel Gallagher jokingly says:

The waiter brings more tidbits of chocolate NOEL GALLAGHER: cake. Eddie Vedder tells a waitress: Magic pie.

PEARL JAM: The waiter tells the wanderers that the I'm goin' hungry. desserts that they ordered are not on the menu and that they must order an item that is The waitress ignores ĚĚŝĞ͛ƐĐŽŵŵĞŶƚ and on the list. Jack White asks the waiter: keeps walking toward the other tables.

Another wanderer tells his girlfriend: JACK WHITE:

May I please have another cup of tea? SPOSE:

I'm starving!

126 Shit, I'll eat all the food In your apartment.

A wanderer admonishes his friends and tells them that the food he ordered was tasty and satisfying:

MACKLEMORE AND RYAN LEWIS: I feel good about this place I feel good about this cake I just love how it tastes.

Pink describes her distaste for the dessert they served her: Clawfinger

The manager tries to calm Zak, but he is PINK: unsuccessful. Zak says: It was all a bunch of mush

That I just did not want. CLAWFINGER:

Everything you say is bullshit. Once all the wanderers finish eating their dessert, a waiter brings the bill that each one Robert Smith refuses to pay his bill and tells of them has to pay. The wanderers are the manager: shocked by the amount and refuse to pay:

THE SMITHS: BEAR HANDS: I don't owe you anything! I won't pay for that!

Bow Wow notices ĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐďƵƐƚ and grabs THE OFFSPRING: it. He says: I won't give you no money!

BOW WOW: Bob Dylan tries to scare the waiter who I got the rock in my hands brought him the bill to see if he allows Bob to Ain't no telling what I'm gonna do with it. leave without paying:

BOB DYLAN: I pay in blood, but not my own.

Some of the wanderers get up and walk around the restaurant to vent their frustration. Zak Tell asks the manager of the restaurant:

CLAWFINGER: Bow Wow Give me one good reason why

I shouldn't complain?

127 The wanderers play with the bust of Symphony starts playing in the background. Beethoven by throwing it at each other as if it Joe Elliott hates classical music and tells a they were shooting hoops in a basketball waiter ĂƐŚĞƚŚƌŽǁƐĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐďƵƐƚƚŽChuck game. The terrified manager and waiters Berry: demand that they put the bust back in its place, to no avail. The employees of the DEF LEPPARD: restaurant chase the bust, but the wanderers Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven quickly throw it around from one person to It makes me want to scream another. ^ŚĂƋƵŝůůĞK͛EĞĂůŽĨƚŚĞ>ŽƐŶŐĞůĞƐ Bach, Tchaikovsky, violins Lakers is travelling with the wanderers and That ain't my scene. brags about his basketball skills. He tells a waiter: Chuck Berry catches the bust and throws it on a table to make it roll as if he were bowling, ^,Yh/>>K͛E>͗ like Swaggedoutmoney did. However, the bust You don't like Shaq? rolls off the table and falls to the floor, Frankly I don't give a damn shattering in little pieces. Chuck Berry says: I know I got skills man. CHUCK BERRY: ZŽůůŽǀĞƌĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͙

and Jimmy Hendrix says:

JIMMY HENDRIX: ͙ĂŶĚůĞƚ:ŝŵŵǇƚĂŬĞŽǀĞƌ͘

The manager is infuriated and tells the wanderers that they will have to pay for the restoration of the bust, which was at the Fischers Fritz on a loan from the Beethoven House in Bonn, Germany.

^ŚĂƋƵŝůůĞK͛EĞĂů

Shaquille throws the bust of Bethoveen to Swaggedoutmoney who catches it and rolls the bust on a table. He says:

SWAGGEDOUTMONEY: /͛ŵƚŚĞ:ĞƐƵƐŽĨďŽǁůŝŶŐ. Beethoven House

The wanderers continue playing with the bust. The wanderers refuse to pay for the bust and TŚĞĨŽƵƌƚŚŵŽǀĞŵĞŶƚŽĨĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐEŝŶƚŚ the broken cups and glasses. They also refuse

128 to pay their bills because they did not like DRIBBLE2MUCH: what they ate. Since ĞĞƚŚŽǀĞŶ͛ƐďƵƐƚdid not I know you girl want my signature. belong to the Fischers Fritz and was there on a loan, Bob Dylan tells the manager while pointing at the broken bust:

BOB DYLAN: You'll never miss What you ain't never had.

Noticing the reluctance by his fellow wanderers to pay for the damages they caused, Ralf Hutter proposes a solution to the manager and to his fellow wanderers: the wanderers will pay for the damages incurred as well as the food they consumed by signing Dribble2much autographs. The restaurant manager has no choice but to concede defeat and reluctantly His friend B.o.B jokingly says: agrees to the wanderers signing their autographs in lieu of paying the bills and for B.O.B the damages they caused. Being avid pop and I write my name in cursive rock music fans, most waiters and waitresses Then sign it with emojis. know many of the wanderers and are fans of their music. A waitress excitedly approaches A beautiful waitress approaches Prince and Kuul to ask him for his autograph. Kuul tells whispers in his ears. A surprised Prince looks one of his peers: around and repeats what she said to him to see if he understood her correctly: KUUL: She say she want my autograph PRINCE: It could be worth a hundred K. U want me to write My name on your walls?

The waitress tells Prince that he heard her correctly. Prince tells her:

PRINCE: I'll do anything, baby!

Watsky boastfully tells his friends of the good time he had the other day at a Hooters Restaurant in Berlin: Kuul WATSKY: Dribble2much tells a waitress who approaches Yesterday I signed my first tit him: Soft with the ballpoint ͚cause I didn't want to burst it

129 I did it cursive I took my sweet time I tried to put my personality in each line If I get my name on a Grammy It's for my family But for me I just can't top the memory Of my John Hancock On that mammary.

Meechy Darko asks several waitresses to Marty James come closer and he grabs a marker from his pocket: No one approaches Marty, and he says to himself: FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: Show them titties girls SCAPEGOAT WAX: Put my autograph on it! DǇĂƵƚŽŐƌĂƉŚŝƐŶ͛ƚǁŽƌƚŚĂƉĂƉĞƌďĂŐ.

Slim Jxmmi finishes writing his autograph on Bob Dylan has a long line of fans waiting to the breast of a tall, plump waitress and tells get his autograph. He tells the lonesome his friend: Marty James:

RAE SREMMURD: BOB DYLAN: I sign my name on her chest! How does it feel To be on your own Like a complete unknown?

Marty tells Bob:

SCAPEGOAT WAX: I can't pretend That it don't affect me.

Then Marty tells Bob:

SCAPEGOAT WAX:

Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd I can't guess how many will claim That they knew me. MĂƌƚǇ:ĂŵĞƐ͛music is not known in Germany and he sits by himself in a corner of the room, As Marty cannot pay the bill with autographs waiting to be asked for his autograph. due to his lack of popularity, he gets some cash from his wallet, hands it to the manager, and tells him:

SCAPEGOAT WAX: This is for those cigarettes. 130 JOSH WILSON: The wanderers stay for another 30 minutes Iƚ͛Ɛ time to say goodbye to the old. signing autographs and taking pictures with the manager and the waiters before being Talking about the old times, Josh reminds his allowed to leave. The wanderers gather their fellow travelers how miserable he felt living in belongings and exit the restaurant feeling the United States ĚƵƌŝŶŐŽŶĂůĚdƌƵŵƉ͛Ɛ fortunate that they did not have to pay for any presidency. All the hatred toward minorities damages they caused and that no criminal and the disadvantaged that he spewed charges were filed against them. They leave radicalized his followers even more. the restaurant in a happy mood knowing that they have a strong fan base in Berlin.

************************************ SCENE 3 - /ƚ͛Ɛůů,Ăppening at the Zoo

The next day, the wanderers take a stroll through the streets of Berlin. They are Former U.S. President Donald Trump enjoying the change of scenery and lifestyle compared to that in New York. Frank Zappa Josh is relieved that Donald Trump is gone and tells his peers what it is like being a tourist in the United States is emerging from the Berlin: shambles Donald left it in. He believes there are many reasons to be optimistic about the FRANK ZAPPA: future now that president Joe Biden occupies When you're a tourist the White House: And you travel around Going to all the neat little shops JOSH WILSON: Everything costs ten marks. ͚ĂƵƐĞƚŚĂƚǁĂƐƚŚĞŶĂŶĚƚŚŝƐŝƐŶŽǁ.

U.S. President Joe Biden Frank Zappa

Josh Wilson reminds Frank that the euro, and A wanderer reminds his peers that despite all not the mark, is the currency of Germany and the progress that President Biden is making to the rest of the European Union: build America back better, hyperinflation is still making life difficult in some regions of the United States:

131 I don't need a map TIME MACHINE: To know the way Life is expensive. I don't need a map To tell me where I'm at. Frank agrees and asks his peers if they can lend him some money:

FRANK ZAPPA: Can you spare a dime? If you're really hurtin' A nickel would be fine.

Natalie Merchant apologizes to Frank for not having any money to give him. She is going through a difficult financial situation after quitting her job as a cook in her old town:

Adam Lambert 10000 MANIACS: I try and try but I can't save Signaljacker points to the signs on the street Pennies, nickels, dollars slip away. and to the pedestrians walking by and says in a disconcerted tone: Damon Albarn has lived in Berlin before. He tells Natalie not to be discouraged because STATELESS: living in Europe is cheaper than in the United /ĚŽŶ͛ƚƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚƚŚŝƐůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘ States: Lady Gaga tries to show off her fluency of the BLUR: German language: /ƚ͛s very, very cheap! LADY GAGA: Alicia Keys tell Natalie: I don't speak German But I can if you'd like. ALICIA KEYS: ͞Ich schleiban austa be clair That's why we are here. Es kumpent madre monstere Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen The wanderers look around and admire the Begun be üske but-bair͘͟ beautifully designed antique buildings. After walking for some time, one of the wanderers starts to feel like a rat in a maze, not knowing where to turn. He asks his peers:

DEAR EVAN HANSEN MUSICAL SINGERS: Does anybody have a map?

Adam Lambert responds:

ADAM LAMBERT: Lady Gaga

132

Her ƉĞĞƌƐĚŽŶ͛ƚƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ'ĞƌŵĂŶ͘ Timbaland tells Lady Gaga:

TIMBALAND: I can't understand a word you're sayin.

Spree River

Ringo Starr tells everyone:

RINGO STARR: There is nothing like a boat ride. Timbaland Some of the wanderers want to go inside an The wanderers decide to use public adult store and say: transportation to explore Berlin. They take several taxis to get to the metro station. O.A.R: Prince flags down a taxi and asks the driver: Toy store.

PRINCE: DANIEL JOHNSTON: Can U take me 4 a ride? The Museum of Love. Don't know where I'm goin' 'cuz I don't know where I've been A wanderer tells his girlfriend: So just put your foot on the gas. BANGS: The wanderers reach the underground metro Let me take you to the movies. station Franzosische Straße. Lany tells his peers: His girlfriend prefers to walk around and points to an ancient building in the distance: LANY: I know exactly where we should go ͙ HALSEY: I'm headed straight for the castle. Scotty Vanity interjects and says: There is no consensus as to which place to visit SCOTTY VANITY: next. Paul Simon recommends the German Let's go to the mall National Zoo: I wanna go to every store I wanna shop until I hit the floor! SIMON & GARFUNKEL: Someone told me Other wanderers suggest other activities and It's all happening at the zoo. places to visit. Ringo Starr recommends a boat ride along the Spree River.

133 Paul Simon starts to sing to persuade his peers to visit the National Zoo: Bono tells his peers the station they need to get off at: SIMON & GARFUNKEL: The monkeys stand for honesty U2: Giraffes are insincere Zoo Station. And the elephants are kindly But they're dumb The wanderers get off at Zoo Station. They Orangutans are skeptical enter the zoo and immediately notice several Of changes in their cages towers from where armed security guards are And the zookeeper watching everyone who enters and leaves the Is very fond of rum zoo. The wanderers have an eerie feeling Zebras are reactionaries about what they are witnessing, as if they Antelopes are missionaries were entering a heavily guarded Pigeons plot in secrecy concentration camp. They walk along the And hamsters turn on frequently trails and every now and then stop to admire At the zoo. the exotic fauna and listen to the sound of birds. Seulgi of Red Velvet looks at the dense Visiting a zoo was something no one had in vegetation inside the zoo and says: mind. After hearing Paul Simon sing, they decide to visit the National Zoo by taking the RED VELVET: metrobus. CĂŶ͛ƚƚĂŬĞŵǇĞǇĞƐŽĨĨeverything /͛ŵƐŽŝŶƚŽƚŚŝƐƉůĂĐĞ!

National Zoo, Berlin

Bono, wearing black sunglasses and a glittery Seulgi of Red Velvet black jacket, makes body contortions as if he were ducking and crawling while the metro The wanderers grab a map of the zoo and approaches Zoo Station. He tells his peers: decide to first go see the primates. When they arrive at the location, they notice that some of U2: the primates are fighting each other. The I'm ready to duck wanderers feel saddened by what they see. A I'm ready to dive group of wanderers lighten up the mood of I'm ready to say their peers by singing: I'm glad to be alive I'm ready for the push.

134 THE MONKEES: The wanderers look at the owls in the Hey, we're the Monkees distance. Crush tells his friend: And people say we monkey around But we're too busy singing CRUSH: To put anybody down I used to be like an owl Addicted to work We go wherever we want to BƵƚŶŽǁ/ĐĂŶ͛ƚŐŽƉĂƐt midnight Do what we like to do And I go home right away. We don't have time to get restless There's always something new The wanderers continue walking and admiring everything they see. Ian McCulloch points to We're just tryin' to be friendly two animals that catch his attention: Come and watch us sing and play We're the young generation ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: And we've got something to say. Chipmunk and kangaroo.

Everyone laughs at their silly antics. Then the Van Morrison tells his friends to remain silent wanderers reach the zone where the to listen to the thundering roar of a lion in the chimpanzees and baboons are held. The distance: wanderers stare at the chimpanzees with admiration as if they have never seen them VAN MORRISON: before. Ed Robertson points to a tree and says Listen to the lion. with admiration: Neil Cicierega looks at the lions and says: BARENAKED LADIES: Some chimps are swinging from a vine! NEIL CICIEREGA: So many lions! Todd Smith approaches a baboon that is using a stick to extract insects from a hole in a tree Nicole Larson wants to see the bears, but they and says: are asleep in their cave:

DOG FASHION DISCO: NICOLETTE LARSON: ǀŽůƵƚŝŽŶ͛ƐďĞĞŶŬŝŶĚƚŽǇŽƵ Oh bear zŽƵ͛ƌĞŝŶĚĞĞĚĂďƌŝŐŚƚďĂďŽŽŶ͘ Where are you hiding?

The wanderers continue walking from exhibit Ahn Ji-young ůŽŽŬƐĨŽƌƚŚĞďĞĂƌƐďƵƚƐŚĞĐĂŶ͛ƚ to exhibit in amazement of what they see and find them as they are sleeping inside a cave. hear:

THE GRATEFUL DEAD: The biggest old alligator that I've ever seen!

LEMON JELLY: All the ducks are swimming in the water!

135 Taeyeon walks over to the lagoon where the ducks and swans are swimming. She sees a duck swimming next to a beautiful white swan. The duck and the swan seem to have a liking for each other. Taeyeon smiles, points at the duck and swan and tells her friend:

TAEYEON: ƐƚŽƌǇ/͛ǀĞŚĞĂƌĚŽĨƚĞŶsomewhere Ugly duckling and swan.

As the wanderers continue walking around the zoo, they see more animals under captivity

Ahn Ji-young of Bolbbalgan4 and feel pity for them. Gayoon of 2Yoon sees a solitary black swan seating in the grass while She tells the bears with a sweet voice: the white swans swim in the lagoon.

BOLBBALGAN4: Where are you? I want to see you At least once.

Taeyeon sees several hawks inside a large, but restrictive, enclosure. She approaches the cage and becomes saddened after seeing the confined hawks.

2Yoon

Gayoon sees herself as a lonely black swan. She approaches the grassy area where the black swan is resting and sings with tears in her eyes:

2YOON: /͛ŵĂďůĂĐŬƐǁĂŶ Taeyeon of Girls Generation /͛ǀĞ been feeling so painful lately My deep wound in my mind Taeyeon tells the hawks: Is more aching Left alone here like this. TAEYEON: You were born to fly. Gayoon talks to her ex-boyfriend as if he were present:

136 2YOON: The turtle looks as if it were sick. Haeri ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ŽŶ͛ƚůĞĂǀĞŵĞ help feeling pity for the turtle and sees herself Hug me in your bosom for long. as the sick turtle: sad and desolate after a recent romantic heartbreak. Haeri talks to the She extends her right arm to caress the black turtle as it walks away with difficulty toward swan and says: its hideout:

2YOON: DAVICHI: Smile black swan. Dear turtle YŽƵǁŽŶ͛ƚŐŽĨĂƌĂƚƚŚĂƚƐƉĞĞĚ SIA also notices the black swan and tells her ŽŶ͛ƚŚŝĚĞ peers: Come to me!

SIA: Haeri then tells the turtle: Free the animal! DAVICHI: Her peers ignore her. SIA opens the gate that zŽƵ͛ƌĞ a sad turtle leads toward the lake and calls all the swans ĞĐĂƵƐĞǇŽƵ͛ƌĞĂůŽŶĞ to swim to the shore and out through the I see myself when I see you. open gate. She tells the black swan: Susana Hoffs also notices the sick turtle and SIA: says: I don't want to leave you forsaken. THE BANGLES: All the swans approach the gate but notice /͛ůůƐĞƚǇŽƵĨƌĞĞ͊ that SIA has no food to give them and return to the lake, to her disappointment. The wanderers continue walking and reach the area where the turtles are held captive. One of the turtles catches the attention of Haeri of Davichi.

Susana Hoffs of The Bangles

Susana fearlessly approaches the turtle and tries to grab it. The turtle suddenly snaps and bites her. The turtle returns to its hiding place, leaving Susana with a painful bite.

Davichi

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The wanderers continue walking and reach a small enclosure where the elephants are living under crowded conditions. Jacob Gale wants to set the elephants free and asks his peers: Sting of The Police

CORETHEBAND: His peers ignore his request and continue Are we gonna ignore the elephant? walking from exhibit to exhibit. However, they

are not enjoying their visit to the zoo at all. Amanda Palmer looks at a baby elephant and One of them looks far away into the distance says: and all he sees is cage after cage with trapped

animals inside. He says: ELEVYN EVELYN:

Oh, elephant THE POSTAL SERVICE: zŽƵ͛ƌĞƐĂĚĂŶĚŝŶĂĐĂŐĞ. This place is a prison.

Sting demands that the elephants be set free: As the wanderers continue exploring other

areas of the zoo, they are overcome with STING: emotion when they reach the area where the Set them free! panda bears reside. After watching the

pandas for a while, one of the wanderers says before moving on:

JEFFERSON AIRPLANE: Oh Panda Bear My gentle friend /ĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶƚƚŽƐĂǇŐŽŽĚďǇĞ.

Bono stays behind and lets all the panda bears out of the cage. As they continue walking, Bono points to other animals and asks his peers to end their suffering:

138 U2: Set them free!

Ian McCulloch tells Bono which animals he is going to set free:

ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: Buffalo and bison.

Jerry Joseph sees the giraffes living with the buffalos and says:

Gayla Peevey JERRY JOSEPH: There must be something better Krizz Kaliko also notices the hippopotamuses Than living in this cage and tells his friends: Wasting away with no room to play Trapped in a zoo with buffalo poo. KRIZZ KALIKO: Let 'em out! Regina Spektor is angered when she sees the large number of animals living in small The wanderers cannot stand seeing the enclosures: animals suffering any longer. They force open the doors to all the cages without the guards REGINA SPEKTOR: on the watchtowers noticing. Joe Cafarella The animals says as he opens several cages: Trapped 'till the cage is full. STEMM: Time to end this suffering! The wanderers feel guilty seeing all the animals suffering and not doing anything Knowing that a stampede could ensue, Mike about it, as if they were accomplices in a Tramp desperately tries to stop his friends crime. A wanderer feels that it is his moral from setting the wild animals free: obligation to act now and free the animals: WHITE LION: MINIATURE TIGERS: Wait, wait! I can save them I know I can!

A little girl sees the hippopotamuses wading in the mud and tells her friend:

GAYLA PEEVEY: Mom says a hippo Would eat me up But then teacher says

A hippo is a vegetarian. White Lion

139 His words are drowned out by a wanderer Fran Healy says: who exclaims: TRAVIS: GAITHER VOCAL BAND: All the animals are running after me! God built freedom Into every fiber of creation. His friend Vinnie Paz says:

The wanderers manage to liberate all the VINNIE PAZ: animals before the zookeeper and guards find They are very dangerous out. Initially, there is peace and calm Wild animals! throughout the zoo. The birds sing sweet melodies. The larger animals have a lot more Fran sees no escape route nearby or a place to room to roam. The moose and the deer run hide and tells Vinnie with resignation: energetically, as if they were exercising their muscles that had been constrained for years. TRAVIS: It's a good day to die.

The two wanderers try to hide behind two llamas. Vinnie is determined to defend himself and Fran from the vicious attacks of the wild animals. Vinnie says defiantly as he hangs on to the llama:

VINNIE PAZ: I'm a warrior I welcome drama with open arms And holdin' a llama.

Fran tries to appear calm and ready to fight the wild animals:

Unfortunately, the harmony is short-lived. The TRAVIS: territorial animals start protecting their new I'm not afraid of anything! territory. The hungry animals start competing for prey and attack each other. The most Fortunately, the wild animals start infighting dangerous carnivorous animals roam around for space and food, which gives the two the zoo looking for prey. The wanderers who wanderers time to escape from the area to were against letting the animals free become look for the exit. Other wanderers encounter a panicked as they see the hungry beasts pack of wolves and leopards that are feasting approaching them. Takahiro Moriuchi start on vulnerable and weak animals and ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐďƵƚĐĂŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚa place to hide: immediately hide behind some trees. Christopher Martin says: ONE OK ROCK: Nowhere for me CHRISTOPHER MARTIN: To run and hide. Wolves and leopards are trying To kill the sheep!

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A rattlesnake stealthily approaches Daniel Campbell Smith and bites him in his left heel. Daniel screams in pain:

BASTILLE: Snakes are biting in my heels!

Bastille Nancy Sinatra Bob Dylan gives Daniel some advice: Bono looks at her black boots and says: BOB DYLAN: Don't wear sandals. U2: Sexy Boots! Liz Phair points to the feet of Nancy Sinatra and tells Daniel: SIA tells Daniel who is wearing sandals why ŝƚ͛ƐŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚƚŽƵƐĞĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞĨŽŽƚǁĞĂƌ͕ LIZ PHAIR: especially in emergency situations like the one Take a look. they find themselves in:

Nancy Sinatra is wearing knee-high black vinyl SIA: boots. She points to them and says in a I wear shoes so I can run. sensual voice: Meechy Darko comes to the rescue of his NANCY SINATRA: bitten friend Daniel and tells him not to worry dŚĞƐĞďŽŽƚƐĂƌĞŵĂĚĞĨŽƌǁĂůŬŝŶ͛͘ because he has the cure:

FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: Got remedy for the venom.

In a different area of the zoo, a stray leopard attacked David Pack.

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David looks around in fear and tells Amber:

AMBROSIA: I'm out here waiting, praying I've been waiting here for so long.

Instead of rushing to his assistance, Amber tells David to continue praying to the Lord:

AMBER RUBARTH: If your body suffers pain He can save and he can heal David Pack of Ambrosia Take your burden to the Lord

And leave it there. David grabs his cell phone and calls Amber

Rubarth to come over to where he is laying to David desperately tells Amber: help him escape. David tells Amber:

AMBROSIA: AMBROSIA: Hurry up Leaping quick on leopard's back Be on your way I face the brunt of his attack! I can't wait much longer!

Amber asks the injured wanderer: Amber tells David to remain silent to avoid

being detected by the wild animals. AMBER RUBARTH:

How did this happen? AMBER RUBARTH:

Keep quiet.

She gives him directions to find the exit from his location and then she hangs up:

AMBER RUBARTH: Walk steady Head straight.

Seeing that he is alone with no one to help him, David walks slowly and stealthily as he searches for the exit. The wild animals are roaming around and he knows it. He is ready Amber Rubarth to defend himself and kill, if necessary, to

protect himself. David says to himself as he The injured David replies: looks for the exit:

AMBROSIA: AMBROSIA: Foolishly, I turned my head the other way. I'll kill if I have to.

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In a different area of the zoo, Michael Jackson MICHAEL JACKSON: and his girlfriend Agneta Fatlskog are trying to You've got a friend find the exit. Right till the end.

Agneta looks as if she wants to cry but makes an effort to hold her tears. She tells Michael:

ABBA: I'm down and feeling blue It seems my life Is nothing but a mess.

Michael Jackson Michael ǁĂŶƚƐƚŽŬŶŽǁǁŚǇƐŚĞ͛ƐĨĞĞůŝŶŐƚŚĂƚ way: They hear roars of lions and bears nearby. The menacing sounds frighten Agneta and she MICHAEL JACKSON: starts to lose consciousness and walks Tell me why. unsteadily. Michael notices her erratic behavior and asks her: She replies:

MICHAEL JACKSON: ABBA: Are you OK? I'd give anything To be back home Agneta replies: How I regret the day When I set out to roam. ABBA: /͛ŵĐůŽƐĞƚŽĨĂŝŶƚŝŶŐ͘ Michael exudes optimism and tells her that she should be happy because she is free to do as she pleases. They are no longer experiencing the social repression they both were feeling back in their little town. Michael tells Agneta:

MICHAEL JACKSON: How good to be happy and free Living the way that you choose Can't understand anyone Having the blues. Agneta Fatlskog of ABBA Michael caresses her cheeks and tells her with Michael assists Agneta and helps her sit on a a smile: bench. She regains her consciousness but her face is full of sadness. Michael tries to cheer MICHAEL JACKSON: her up and embraces her. He tells Agneta with I don't wanna see you in mysery. a caring and loving voice:

143 Agneta thanks Michael and tells him: the distance frightens Agneta and she tells him: ABBA: No one else but you ABBA: Can calm me. I will stay here Sitting here no one can harm me. Michael tells her that their relationship will be everlasting: Michael is determined to take her to safety. He knows that it was him who persuaded her MICHAEL JACKSON: to accompany him on this trip around the We both found world: What we were looking for With a friend to call my own MICHAEL JACKSON: I'll never be alone All the problems that I caused you And you my friend will see If it takes my life You've got a friend in me. I'll make it up to you.

Agneta kisses Michael and tells him: Michael reassures her that she has nothing to fear because he will protect her from the ABBA: ferocious animals: People need faith in a helping hand. MICHAEL JACKSON: He caresses her delicate hand and says: Hold on together, darlin' We'll make it through. MICHAEL JACKSON: We've been together She asks Michael to walk in front of her to For such a long time now check if there are wild animals lying in wait We're as close ahead of them while she looks behind: As two friends can be. ABBA: The roar of a lion is heard again. Agneta starts I'll be staying close behind you. to tremble in panic and embraces him. She asks him: They walk cautiously and with determination. A few moments later, Michael notices the exit ABBA: of the zoo and tells Agneta: Why did things turn out so bad? MICHAEL JACKSON: Michael tells her to ignore the roars of the We're almost there wild animals and to focus on how their Just one more step. relationship has brought the best in them: The two lovers reach the exit and breathe a MICHAEL JACKSON: sigh of relief. You made my life brand new. She thanks him and tells him: Michael grabs her hand and they continue looking for the exit of the zoo. Another roar in

144 ABBA: You're my angel!

They kiss and join their peers who were nervously waiting for them outside. In a different area of the zoo, Dicky Barrett is walking slowly and with difficulty.

Regina Spektor

Regina kisses him in his right arm. Dicky tells her:

THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: The pain will fade as time goes by.

They decide to rest below a tree until the pain subsides and he regains his strength. However, after resting for 10 minutes, the Dicky Barret of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones pain intensifies. Dicky asks Regina to walk around to see if there are any wanderers in Dicky touches his right arm and makes the periphery who can help them find the exit. grimaces of pain while he and his girlfriend He tells her: Regina Spektor look for the exit. Dicky tells Regina that a bug bit him while they were THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: looking at the giraffes: I'll stay here and wait.

THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: Moments later, Regina returns accompanied That bug bit me by two wanderers. Dicky tells Regina with joy: It can cripple And it can paralyze. THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: It didn't take long! Regina tells him: The wanderers ask Dicky how he is feeling and REGINA SPEKTOR: whether he needs medical attention. The pain If I kiss you where it's sore in his right arm is starting to subside. He tells Will you feel better? them that he has found the cure to his ailments:

THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES: Goin' with a cure That's never failed me Gonna sing a song Belt out a ballad That I've belted out A million times or more.

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Dicky sings a love ballad dedicated to Regina. ĨƚĞƌŚĞ͛ƐĚŽŶĞƐŝŶŐŝŶŐ͕ƐŚĞtells him:

REGINA SPEKTOR: I want to sing to you My only love and happiness.

She softly sings a love song for him. Then the four wanderers explore the zoo together until they find the exit. The Fratellis

In another part of the zoo, several wanderers John Lennon recommends Ă͞ĚŽĐƚŽƌ͟ŚĞ need medical attention because the snakes knows well: they set free bit them. Al Wilson finds the snake that bit him hiding in the bushes and THE BEATLES: tells the snake: Ring my friend Day or night AL WILSON: He'll be there any time at all You know your bite is poisonous Doctor Robert. And now I'm going to die! John tells the injured wanderers: Other bitten wanderers shout for help: THE BEATLES: DR DRE: Take a drink from his special cup Call a doctor! Helping everyone in need Doctor Robert. JJ CALE: Somebody call for the doctor! Gene Simmons tells several female wanderers who need medical assistance that he is a THE DONNAS: ĚŽĐƚŽƌ͛ƐĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚĂŶĚcan help them feel I need a doctor kinda sorta! better:

THE FRATELLIS: KISS: We need medicine I know what your problem is And we need it now! The first step of the cure is a kiss.

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FRANCES: Don't worry about me.

TAEYEON: /ƚ͛ƐĂůƌŝŐŚƚ /͛ŵK<͘

Jack White notices ƚŚĞůĂĚŝĞƐ͛ rejection of Gene and tells them in jest:

Gene Simmons of Kiss THE WHITE STRIPES: The injured ladies reject his sexual advances: You have no faith in medicine!

TRACY BONHAM: Some wanderers feel that they have gone too I'm tough as nails far in their social activism of trying to free the Don't you know? animals to make a point about freedom as an unalienable right. To avoid getting arrested and charged with a crime, the hurt wanderers get up and try to escape the zoo before the guards find them:

ALESANA: I have to get out Before it's too late.

ALICE COOPER: I really gotta get out of here.

Ian McCulloch tells Alice Cooper: Tracy Bonham ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: >/^͛K͗ Let's get the hell out of here! /͛ůůďĞĨŝŶĞ SŽĚŽŶ͛ƚǁŽƌƌǇ͘ The injured wanderers get lost in the tick foliage and labyrinthine walkways. Some wanderers are limping and stop every now and then to ease the pain. They text their peers:

GORILLA ZOE: Walking around Looking for a way I'm caught up in a Labyrinth. >ĂĚŝĞƐ͛ŽĚĞ 147 FELT (UK): I know you I don't know which way to turn. Feel the same.

CASEY ABRAMS: Julian replies: I don't know which way to go. THE STROKES: Carl Sims starts to panic: You're right it's true.

CARL SIMS: Another wanderer says: /͛ŵƚƌĂƉƉĞĚ͊ KEVIMBO202: A wanderer extends her hand to help her /͛ŵůŝŬĞĂďŝƌĚŝŶĂĐĂŐĞ. friend find the exit: Bono gets on top of a large rock and looks OH HONEY: around him. He notices the security guards I'll be your compass patrolling in the towers. He also notices the I'll guide you. exit far away in the distance. He tells his friends: Other wanderers feel paranoid: U2: CONNIE LIM: I see seven towers We are the hunted! But I only see one way out.

SLEEPING AT LAST: The guards are stationed in each of the seven We are the hunted! towers and are equipped with armor and firearms. Ben Gibbard climbs on top of the The wanderers have no idea which way to rock and warns his peers: turn. They continue walking aimlessly. Jay Jay Pistolet says: THE POSTAL SERVICE: There's guards armed to the teeth. JAY JAY PISTOLET: This place is a maze!

Julian Casablancas tells Jay:

THE STROKES: This place is a zoo.

Some desperate wanderers say:

CHRISTOPHER WILD: This feels like a prison

I don't know where I'm going! The Postal Service

DEFTONES: An option that the wanderers discuss is to hide This place is death and wait until the guards leave. Ben asks:

148 SUNSHINE AND BULLETS: THE POSTAL SERVICE: /͛ŵƌƵŶŶŝŶŐŽƵƚŽĨƉĂƚŝĞŶĐĞ. How long must I wait? He wakes up Hezekiah and they look around Not knowing how long the guards will remain to find a safe way to reach the exit. As they at their posts, the wanderers decide to walk walk in search of a viable path, Hezekiah says: around to find a safe path to the exit. Some wanderers follow Bono and walk along a HEZEKIAH WALKER: treacherous road full of rocks and debris, Keep on searching. while those who are injured decide to follow a less dangerous path. Two wanderers decide to They find a roadway that appears to be clear hide and wait for the guards to leave. One of of people and animals and walk through it. them, Hezekiah Walker, hides inside a small Suddenly, they see two armed security guards crevice and takes a nap. His friend ǁŚŽ͛Ɛ approaching and they quickly hide behind keeping guard tells him: some bushes. One of them says:

SUNSHINE AND BULLETS: SUNSHINE AND BULLETS: It must feel safe in your little hole Don't you worry zŽƵ͛ĚƌĂƚŚĞƌƐůĞĞƉƚŚĂŶƐƚĂǇĂǁĂŬĞ. I got your back We're ready to attack Hezekiah replies: They won't see What knocked them down. HEZEKIAH WALKER: Whatever state I find myself in Out of curiosity, Hezekiah raises his head to I learn how to be secure look at the guards as they continue to hide 'cause God is in control. behind the bushes. The alert wanderer tells him:

SUNSHINE AND BULLETS: ŽŶ͛ƚǇŽƵǁĂŶƚƚŽďĞĨƌĞĞ͍ Keep your head down!

Hezekiah tells his friend:

HEZEKIAH WALKER: Don't you be moved By the snares of the enemy.

The security guards walk by and leave without noticing them. Hezekiah says:

Hezekiah Walker HEZEKIAH WALKER: They wait for about twenty minutes. The alert We made it wanderer says: We survived!

149 Once the guards leave, they look around but from the zoo unharmed and undetected. cannot find a safe path to the exit. The alert Michael texts Bono his location and tells him: wanderer asks Hezekiah: R.E.M: SUNSHINE AND BULLETS: ĂŶ͛ƚŐĞƚƚŚĞƌĞĨƌŽŵŚĞƌĞ͘ ŽǁĞŬŶŽǁǁŚĞƌĞǁĞ͛ƌĞŐŽŝŶŐ͍ Bono tells Michael the path to take and how Hezekiah starts praying: to avoid detection. Michael informs Bono that he has an injured leg that limits his mobility HEZEKIAH WALKER: and thus cannot take the dangerous path that Hear my cry, oh God Bono is suggesting: Attend unto my prayer! R.E.M: Eventually, the two wanderers reach the exit There is so much that I can't do. of the zoo. Hezekiah praises the Lord: Bono texts him back and tells him that in that HEZEKIAH WALKER: case, he must think ͞outside the box͟ and be He has made a way clever and brave to get to the exit safely: Out of no way That's why I praise Him! U2: You can dream Michael Stipe, who is injured, takes a different So dream out loud path that is full of vegetation that he can use And you can find for cover. Your own way out.

Michael tell Bono that imagination is his strong suite:

R.E.M: This is the easiest task I've ever had to do.

But even with a lot of imagination on his side, Michael ĚŽĞƐŶŽƚĨĞĞůŚĞ͛ƐƉŚǇƐŝĐĂůůǇĂďůĞƚŽ take the road least traveled. He texts Fran Healy to ask him for a safer escape route.

Michael Stipe of R.E.M.

Michael sees the exit of the zoo in the distance, but he would have to cross a lake that has alligators to reach it. Michael cannot figure out how Bono and his followers managed to reach the exit. He sends a text message to Bono, who was able to escape Fran Healy of Travis

150 wanderers leaving the zoo because they were Fran responds that he is still inside the zoo. busy trying to put the animals back in the Michael asks Fran where he is exactly and enclosures. Regina Spektor tells her bug-bitten Fran responds: boyfriend Dicky Barrett that some of the animals managed to escape from the zoo: TRAVIS: Hiding behind a wall. REGINA SPEKTOR: The pandas and bears Michael explains to Fran that he is injured. Have made a clean get away. Michael tells him that he is near a lagoon and is ready to swim through it as a last resort. The question for all the wanderers now Michael tells Fran with a tone of desperation: becomes how to get back to the hotel without catching the attention of their fans and of the R.E.M: police officers. There are many reporters on I'm tired and naked. the scene trying to film the pandas walking on the street. Regina points to ƚŚĞƌĞƉŽƌƚĞƌƐ͛ Fran responds that his friends do not know badges and says that they all work for the where the exit is: same journal:

TRAVIS: REGINA SPEKTOR: Nobody really knows National Geographic. Where they're supposed to go. One of the wanderers tells everyone not to Then Fran gives Michael some advice: take the subway to avoid being accosted by their fans and the paparazzi. This is to make TRAVIS: sure that pictures of them looking bruised and Just follow the light ďĂƚƚĞƌĞĚĚŽŶ͛ƚĞŶĚ up in the German tabloids: And don't be afraid of the dark. 10CC: Michael thanks Fran for the advice. Michael Don't take the subway gets up and grabs a log to protect himself Is not a safe way. from the alligators. He knows there is no other way for him to escape than to swim across the A wanderer recommends that they call taxis lagoon toward the exit. He walks to the edge and take the side streets and alleyways that of the lagoon, takes several deep breaths and are less populated. Still, the wanderers are says: unable to hide from their adoring fans. Eric Stewart says: R.E.M: I'd sooner chew my leg off 10CC: Than be trapped! People staring but I don't care Call a taxi! Michael is an avid swimmer and is able to swim cross the lagoon despite his injured leg As the taxis drives them back to the hotel, the without waking up the alligators. Eventually, wanderers try to hide their faces from the all the wanderers escape the zoo safely. The crowd. However, their frenzied fans recognize guards and zookeepers never noticed the them and force all the taxis to stop. Their fans

151 want autographs and selfies with their idols. The wanderers have no choice but to comply, Meechy knows that Adam instigated the even when their faces are bruised and violent and disrespectful behavior of his fans bloodied and their bodies are aching. Styles P and screams at Adam furiously: has a bloodied nose and loses his temper and yells at a fan: FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: Fuck your fans THE LOX: And your music! Stop taking selfies you bitch! Adam responds boastfully while showing Michael Jackson tells his fans in a more Meechy a large pack of $100 bills, his diamond politely manner: rings and his gold teeth. Adam then ridicules Meechy for his lack of stardom and popularity MICHAEL JACKSON: and tells Meechy not to worry because he has Leave me alone, stop it! plenty of money to pay for the property that his fans vandalized: A fan asks Phil Collins, who injured his leg, to sing her a song but he declines: BEASTY BOYS: I've got the skills to pay the bills! GENESIS: /ĐĂŶ͛ƚĚĂŶĐĞ Meechy takes out his phone and shows Adam /ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐŝŶŐ͘ his digital wallet:

Shawn Mendes asks a fan who is hugging him FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: to stop: I got money I made a million in the first quarter. SHAWN MENDES: I'm trying hard to breathe Meechy then boasts about his own fans: But you're suffocating me. FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: The wanderers spend almost an hour giving They wanna be me. autographs and posing for photos before their fans allow them to continue on their way to Adam responds with a haughty tone: their hotel rooms. Meechy Darko is upset at Adam Yauch for the prolonged delay in getting BEASTY BOYS: back to their hotel rooms. Adam incited his I'm the king of the Avenue fans to act rowdy and to jump on top of the And I'm the king of the block taxis, which caused the delay. In my Lincoln Continental.

Meechy Darko Adam Yauch

152 You're a fake wearin' sucker Whose gold got rusted.

Meechy laughs at Adam and tells him with an air of importance:

FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: I assemble sentences So I can reap the benefits.

Adam boasts about his superior lyrics and verse-writing skills he uses to conquer ladies: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

BEASTY BOYS: Then Adam adds: I met a girl at the party

And she started to flirt BEASTY BOYS: I told her some rhymes I got money in the bank And she pulled up her skirt. I can still get high

That's why your girlfriend Meechy tells Adam: Thinks that I'm so fly.

FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: Meechy replies with anger: My melodies is heaven sent

Y'all ain't heard shit FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: My rhyme schemes I hope you fuckin' die! And my bars infinite

I hear your shit Adam gets angry and reaches for something in And get a little narcoleptic one of the pockets of his pants and says: You're kind of boring.

BEASTY BOYS: Adam grabs his gun and says: I keep a pistol in my pocket

So you better be cautious. BEASTY BOYS:

I got money Meechy responds boldly: I got juice

I got rhythms FLATBUSH ZOMBIES: I got rhymes I don't give a fuck! I say my rhymes loud I'm from a place And I say 'em nonstop Where hell is considered Because being bad news A safe haven Is what /͛ŵ all about. Say hello to Satan!

Michael Jackson sees that Adam is pointing Adam tells Meechy: the gun at Meechy and screams at Adam:

BEASTY BOYS:

153 MICHAEL JACKSON: This scene opens one gray morning with the Don't wanna see no blood wanderers in their hotel rooms recalling their Don't be a macho man! unforgettable trip to the Berlin zoo. Some of them are disappointed because their good Michaeů͛ƐŐŝƌůĨƌŝĞŶĚAgneta admonishes Adam intentions backfired, almost getting killed by and Meechy: the animals that they set free. Having experienced a close encounter with death has ABBA: given them a different perspective of life. Gotta have love Some of them believe that sociopolitical To carry on living change should come gradually, through legal People need love means, to avoid unforeseen consequences. To make a good living. However, other wanderers believe that social injustice must be eradicated immediately, Bono implores Adam and Meechy to stop especially when it is government agencies that arguing and return to their seats. Then Bono perpetuate injustice and discrimination. Some gives them a piece of advice: of the wanderers cannot erase from their mind the violent police tactics that they U2: witnessed in the rally for social justice in New And always wear a safety belt. York City. Others are still traumatized by the fact that their friend Lemmy was a victim of Adam and Meechy reflect on what Agneta and police brutality and they want to do whatever Bono said. They return to their seats and put ƚŚĞǇĐĂŶƐŽŝƚĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŚĂƉƉĞŶƚŽŽƚŚĞƌƐ. on their seatbelt. The taxis disappear into the distance as the two quarreling friends forgive This morning, the wanderers have gathered to each other for the offensive words they said. discuss ways they can use their fame and celebrity status to bring about social change. All the wanderers reach the hotel safely and The suite where the wanderers are gathered is have supper in their hotel rooms. Those large and luxurious. It is equipped with plush wanderers who were going to go out clubbing comfortable sofas; expensive ornaments and a decide not to go. Some of them are nursing large variety of flowers adorn every room. The injuries and are not in the mood for partying. main window provides a unique view of Berlin. The wanderers spend two weeks taking it easy However, despite these upscale and avoiding trouble. They take the accommodations, the wanderers are feeling medications prescribed by their doctor and morose. They are immersed in their own attend physical therapy sessions to regain thoughts and a total silence pervades the their mobility. The wanderers use the time off room. A pensive Wayne Coyne has a face of to reflect on the unfortunate events that they disappointment. He is seating down and is experienced during their visit to the Berlin Zoo resting his chin on the palm of his right hand. and what they learned from their actions. Every now and then he sips from a glass of red wine. Time passes by but no one utters a word. Wayne finishes his drink and breaks the ********************************* silence: SCENE 4 - Should We Talk About THE FLAMING LIPS: the Government? I thought I'd free the animals All locked up at the zoo.

154 keep people united. Jack Savoretti says with disappointment:

JACK SAVORETTI: Nothing's ever been this way before.

Luke Bryan reminisces about his idyllic childhood:

LUKE BRYAN: Down where I was born Was heaven on Earth Wayne Coyne It was huntin' and fishin' And football games. A wanderer tells him the lesson he learned from the zoo incident:

MEMPHIS (the Musical): Change don't come quickly It takes time To make all the wrongs right.

Wayne wants to help create a world where socioeconomic oppression is non-existent. However, Wayne also realizes that it is difficult to bring about the needed change in a short amount of time. He doubts whether he Luke Bryan and his peers will be able to make any significant difference for the better, no matter Despite their disillusionment, the wanderers how hard they try. Wayne wishes he could live are grateful for being alive after they almost in world where love reigns supreme: died at the zoo:

THE FLAMING LIPS: JACK SAVORETTI: I want my own planet I'm so happy we survived. Cause this one here is a drag.

CHRISTOPHER BLUE: Patrick Monahan feels the same way as /͛ŵŚĂƉƉǇũƵƐƚƚŽďĞĂůŝǀĞ. Wayne and tells his peers where he would like to be living: Luke Bryan feels no remorse of his reckless

behavior at the zoo: TRAIN:

In my private nation. LUKE BRYAN:

Didn't know what we were doin' The wanderers have witnessed how racist But we didn't care. populism and political polarization has deteriorated the social fabric that used to

155 However Valerie Simpson admonishes Luke by Two wrongs don't make it right. saying: Lana Del Rey tells her boyfriend Kyle Lucas ASHFORD & SIMPSON: about her life-threatening experience at the Sometimes you don't think zoo: Before you act. LANA DEL REY: Luke has no regrets of what he tried to I could have died right there! accomplish when he freed the captive animals:

LUKE BRYAN: I am just what I am I'm just what you see So I'll make it easy I'll stay me.

Ryan Tedder says: Lana Del Rey ONEREPUBLIC: I feel something so right Kyle says he did not mean to cause chaos: Doing the wrong thing Everything that kills me KYLE LUCAS: Makes me feel alive! I had good intentions You know that I did. Cherrelle admonishes him:

CHERRELLE: Fooling around is crazy.

Kyle Lucas

Lana reminds Kyle that she has a bright future Cherrelle ahead of her and that she almost jeopardized it by following <ǇůĞ͛Ɛ suggestion to bring Wyclef Jean gives a stern warning to his peers about social change: who think the property damage at Fischers Fritz and the chaos at the zoo were justified: LANA DEL REY: You know it WYCLEF JEAN: And I know it

156 I'm gonna be a star! Choose your battles Then you win the war. Kyle realizes that he almost destroyed >ĂŶĂ͛Ɛ future career and apologizes to her: Brian Johnson disagrees with Katy. He tells his peers in an arrogant manner: KYLE LUCAS: I'm sorry. AC/DC: I got nine lives Chris Martin admits that what he did at the Cat's eyes zoo to liberate the animals was well Abusin' every one of them intentioned but illegal: And running wild.

COLDPLAY: Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed.

Chris Martin of Coldplay

Other wanderers try to justify their actions by saying they were morally acceptable even though they broke the law:

DISCLOSURE: I had good intentions. Brian Johnson of AC/DC DAPPY: Hear me out Natalie Merchant reprimands Brian for his Before you label me the bad one childish behavior that put his own life at risk: Tell me Is that what happens 10000 MANIACS: Just for having a good intention? In your reckless mind You act as if you've got more lives Cherrelle replies that she always uses her Your love of danger judgment to know when it is judicious to To it you͛re no stranger. participate in activities that promote social justice and when ŝƚ͛ƐďĞƐƚto stay away from social activism:

CHERRELLE: I pride myself On knowing when it's right.

Katy Perry agrees with Cherrelle and tells the activist peers: Natalie Merchant of 10000 Maniacs

KATY PERRY:

157 Mick Jagger tells Brian to cool it and stay away from trouble:

THE ROLLING STONES: You're playing with fire.

Brian replies defiantly:

AC/DC: I got my hands in the fire Burnin' on a bad trip And nothin's gonna change it. Jung Yong-hwa

Natalie tells Brian: Glenn Frey encourages Jung Yong-hwa to stay sober: 10000 MANIACS: If I could calm or restrain you. EAGLES: Take it easy. Katy tells Brian politely: Brad Paisley wanted all the animals at the zoo KATY PERRY: to be free. He says with a tone of resignation: Stop digging your own grave There's so much to live for. BRAD PAISLEY: I can't change the world Others tell Brian and everyone else ƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛Ɛ That's for sure. time to avoid dangerous situations: Tom Rosenthal tells Brad that bringing about SURFER BLOOD: change is not easily. He points to Martin >Ğƚ͛ƐƚĂŬĞŝƚĞĂƐǇ͘ Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and U.S. representative John Lewis as proof of the TINDERSTICKS: hard work that must be undertaken to bring No more fooling around. about social change:

Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE makes a resolution TOM ROSENTHAL: for his peers to follow: You can't change a mind Without a fight. CNBLUE: We gonna stay sober Bono tells Jaden Smith to ease down on his I ain't drinking no more. radical tactics to bring about social justice:

U2: You don't have to put up a fight You don't have to always be right.

158 Jaden replies to Bono: SQUAD FIVE-O: JADEN SMITH: There's a battle going on Didn't pick a fight We're on the front lines The FBI just picked a fight with me! And there's no turning back They push us down Another wanderer who wants to end Now we're pushing back socioeconomic oppression tells Bono in an We've gotta fight the system angry tone: We won't give up ͚ƚill they give in! DISCHARGE: You ask me why I'm fighting the system Why I'm preaching anarchy I'm fighting for the freedom For the likes of you and me.

Bono tells him politely that destroying property and causing havoc is not the appropriate way to bring about an end to oppression, and agrees with what Wyclef Jean said earlier:

U2: Squad Five-O Two wrongs won't make it right. Many of :ĞĨĨ͛Ɛ peers applaud in agreement. Lauryn Hill wants change by any means However, others remain reluctant to fight the possible and disagrees with Bono: government. David Byrne tries to make his peers see that the rule of law is necessary and LAURYN HILL: that anarchy can be dangerous to society. He Your whole philosophy is paper-thin uses the government of the United States as It's freedom time now! an example:

Roger Miret agrees with Lauryn and tells his TALKING HEADS: peers: I see the laws made in Washington, D.C I think of the ones MADBALL: I consider my favorites. What will we do With this voice we've been given? Donald Lawrence expresses his view on what a Spread freedom! law is: What will we do to ignite the change? Infect the masses! DONALD LAWRENCE: A law is simply a principle Jeff Fortson is eager to carry on with the good Based on a predictable consequence fight to end social oppression. Jeff sees himself Of an act. and his peers as the catalyst that can quickly bring about societal change:

159 Kris Kristofferson understands the necessity of Casey Roger joins his peers in their attacks on enacting laws: government.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON: D.I. The law is for protection of the people. All the world's leaders are such liars!

However, Phil Manzanera has a negative view A member of Death gets up and walks around of government: the room and says in a spirited tone:

PHIL MANZANERA: DEATH: It's easy to take what you are told Politicians in my eyes They said we need law and order They're responsible for sending But now all your lives Young men to die Are bought and sold We have waited so long Just for some law and order. For someone to come along And correct our country's law Dale Thompson is being investigated by the But the wait's been too long. U.S. government for what it claims to be dangerous radical views Dale expressed in the rally for change in New York City:

BRIDE: I met the spies Sent from the government.

Death

Then he asks rhetorically:

DEATH: Politicians Tell me why can't you hear The people cry?

Emmanuel Lambert feels a sense of patriotism Bride and respectfully disagrees with his peers:

Dale expresses his opinion of all politicians: ͛d͘Z͘h͘d͘,͗ We respect the President BRIDE: And the people that write the rules. You vote them in Then you want them out.

160 Felipe Andres Coronel has a negative view of And if there was no police force the U.S. government. He looks at his peers and Tell me what you'd do tells them with passion: If thirty thousand rioters Came running after you? IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE: Fuck the President's speeches! If you speak about the evil That the government does The Patriot Act will track you And throw a federal indictment.

Crass

Steve continues with his impassioned monologue:

CRASS: What if there's no army To stop a big invasion? We'd have all immigration If there were no hospitals And no doctors too If I'd broken both my legs Where would I run to? If there's no medication Felipe Coronel a.k.a. Immortal Technique If there were no nurses Wouldn't people die a lot? Then Felipe says: Steve asks his peers: IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE: Fake politicians CRASS: Look at their mansions If there were no butcher͛s shops And look at the conditions you live in What would people eat? Fuck the Government! You'd have everybody starving If they didn't get their meat. Steve Ignorant disagrees. He ponders about life without government and does not like the Morrisey says with conviction: prospect. He tries to make his fellow wanderers see the consequences of a lawless THE SMITHS: society: Meat is murder!

CRASS: If there was no government Wouldn't there be chaos? Everybody running ͚round Setting petrol bombs off?

161 Nicolette continues speaking excitedly with a sparkle in her eyes:

NICOLETTE: No government is an exciting life We'd work for ourselves And we'd love for ourselves There'd be no suffering.

The Smiths Dale Thompson agrees with the views of Jeff

Fortson: Nicolette has a positive outlook of life without government and the freedom that everyone BRIDE: would enjoy. I have no faith in institutions

I believe in revolution.

Ani DiFranco says:

ANI DIFRANCO: I am still praying for revolution.

Linda Perry says in support of Dale and Ani:

4 NON BLONDES: Nicolette I pray every single day For revolution. Nicolette tells her fellow wanderers:

NICOLETTE: No government is a way of life No government means To trust your friends I know who I am And you know who you are People would do what they wanted.

Then she says with a smile:

NICOLETTE: We'd have so much time Touching would be such a pastime For we'd kiss them away Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes People would worship each other And we'd have loose, lazy ways. Ice-T recounts his own personal experience with cops and why change is needed now.

162

D.O.A.

Joe describes the police brutality he witnessed

Ice-T in his neighborhood:

Ice-T vents with rage: D.O.A.: Crazy neighbor down the street BODY COUNT: Not too bad just a little off Look outside my window Cops called in I still see a fucked-up world They take a stance Waking up to helicopter and car alarms dŚĞǇŐƵŶ͚ĞŵĚŽǁŶŶĞǀĞƌŚĂĚĂĐŚĂŶĐĞ Gunshots sound in my mind. Some local kids They pull some shit His peers sympathize with Ice-T: The cops react and have a fit The people are pissed DJ KHALED: Seen this before The racial economic inequality When they fight back Let's try to solve it! Iƚ͛ƐůŝŬĞĂǁĂƌ.

KOOL G. RAP & DJ POLO: A wanderer agrees that something must be The ink is black done now to stop police brutality and save The page is white innocent lives: Let's stop racism and let's unite. ANTI-WAR: Joe Keithley describes the rampant police We've got to fight brutality that is pervasive in the United States: Take back the right Fuck police brutality! D.O.A.: Police brutality Others shake their heads and say about the dŚĂƚ͛Ɛreality violent police tactics: Got their tasers Got their guns DJ KHALED: Got you and me on the run. Damn, when will it stop?"

XVL HENDRIX: Black lives matter!

Ice-T says passionately: 163 Zach De La Rocha tries to motivate his peers BODY COUNT: into action: It's unfortunate that we even have to say 'Black Lives Matter' RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: I mean, if you go through history It's the beats and the lyrics they fear Nobody ever gave a fuck We gotta take the power back! You can kill black people in the street Nobody goes to jail Nobody goes to prison.

Ice-T then says:

BODY COUNT: We say that 'Black Lives Matter' But honestly, it ain't just black It's yellow, it's brown, it's red It's anyone who ain't got cash Poor whites that they call trash Right now, it's them against us This shit is ugly to the core Zach de La Rocha of Rage Against the Machine When it comes to the poor No lives matter. Everyone agrees that police brutality in the United States has gotten out of control, Ice-T continues his heartfelt monologue: especially toward minorities. The members of Above Envy rally their fellow wanderers to BODY COUNT: become instruments of change: America's always been A place that judge my skin ABOVE ENVY: And racism is real as fuck We gonna start a revolution Ain't no way to play that off Gonna smash and break And in the eyes of the law Right through the moment Black skin has always stood for poor So come on let's go! They fuck whoever can't fight back But now we gotta change all that Eric Burdon tells his girlfriend: The people have had enough. THE ANIMALS: You never see them There's got to be Pulling rich people out of their cars Some changes made In their neighborhoods No more black or white Because they know they got lawyers No more left or right They know they'll sue their ass I'm gonna change the world, baby! They can tell who to fuck with They know you can't fight back After hearing their peers, the wanderers who But we are about to. were reluctant to become social activists ĂŐƌĞĞƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛ƐƚŝŵĞto be the catalysts of change:

164 Mandisa tells them: QUEENSRYCHE: Throw down the chains of oppression MANDISA: We are the strong If we're gonna fight We are one. Let's fight for each other If we're gonna shout Let love be the cry.

Kenney Chesney asks everyone to join hands to show support for each other:

KENNEY CHESNEY: Everybody join hands It's time to spread the love.

Queensryche

Bono reminds his peers that they should stay united despite their differences:

U2: Kenney Chesney We are one But we are not the same The wanderers leave their political differences We get to carry each other. behind. They all join hands and vow to remain united and supportive of each other. Pato Mandisa reminds her peers that love and Banton starts to sing: peace should always be at the forefront of any movement in support of social justice. PATO BANTON: Oh brotherly love That's all we want Oh sisterly love That's all we need United we stand Divided we fall Unity is strength Together we'll build a human wall Whether you're black Or whether you͛re white Mandisa It doesn't matter who's wrong or right There is so much work to be done No more racism or animosity.

165 Then Pato Banton says:

PATO BANTON: I had a dream Of all people living as one Black, white, red and yellow man I'm optimistic about the future Cause I believe in The Most High's plan.

Some wanderers comment:

>ŝů͛ Wayne THE AVETT BROTHERS: I'm ready to forge ahead. Liz sees his sleepy face and tells him:

ONE DIRECTION: LIZ PHAIR: Nobody can drag me down. Even when you're awake You look half asleep. JEFFERSON STARSHIP: Nothing's gonna stop us now.

A wanderer tells his friend:

XVL HENDRIX: I'm in it to win it.

The wanderers have found a common cause to fight for. They pledge to work together to achieve social justice. Being noontime, they take time off to enjoy their stay in Berlin.

Some of them go out to have lunch, while Liz Phair others stay in the luxury suite to pursue leisure activities. >ŝů͛tĂǇŶĞ likes to take a daily He goes inside one of the bedrooms to take a midday nap and tells Liz Phair: nap and asks Liz:

LIL͛ WAYNE: >/>͛tzE͗ Now gonna take a nap. Cut the lights off. You know what time it is.

Liz turns off the light and stays in the bedroom ǁŝƚŚ>ŝů͛tĂǇŶĞ ƚŽĞŶũŽǇĞĂĐŚŽƚŚĞƌ͛Ɛ company. Some wanderers pick up the Augsburger Allgemeine and read it, some take out their favorite novel to read, while others work on lyrics and melodies for new songs. Kyle Lucas puts his headphones on and starts

166 to write a song with lyrics that touch on social justice. He moves his head and body from side to side jovially as he listens to the hooks and beats of the new song that he is composing. He tells himself:

KYLE LUCAS: Right now I'm feeling just a little inspired Use this beat as a canvas Write me an anthem!

An hour later, an idle and bored Pete Shelley tells Crslyrc who is reading a novel to stop reading and watch TV instead. Crslyrc

Crslyrc tells Pete:

CRSLYRC: Hold up let me finish.

Crslyrc continues reading avidly. Bruce Springsteen turns the TV on but does not find anything interesting. After cycling through all the channels, he says:

Buzzcocks ʹ Pete Shelley 2nd from left BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: BUZZCOCKS: Fifty-ƐĞǀĞŶĐŚĂŶŶĞůƐĂŶĚŶŽƚŝŶ͛ŽŶ͘ Turn the television on You've been reading too long. A restless Matt Willis adds:

Crslyrc is reading ͞/<ŶŽǁtŚǇdŚĞĂŐĞĚŝƌĚ MATT WILLIS: ^ŝŶŐƐ͟ďǇDĂǇĂŶŐĞůŽƵ. Get bored of the TV shows.

Anthony Kiedis points his finger to the radio that is across from where he is sitting and says:

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: I wanna listen to the radio.

167 There's something here From somewhere else The war machine springs to life Opens up one eager eye Focusing it on the sky Where ninety-nine red balloons go by

Ninety-nine Decision Street Ninety-nine ministers meet To worry, super scurry Call the troops out in a hurry This is what we've waited for This is it, boys, this is war The president is on the line As ninety-nine red balloons go by. Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers The song ends and Boy George of Culture Club Chance the Rapper also wants to listen to the says: radio: CULTURE CLUB: CHANCE THE RAPPER: War is stupid. Turn the radio up And we can have a good time.

Joe Walsh says:

JOE WALSH: I like to listen to music I like the way that it sounds On the radio.

KRS-One turns the radio on. He cycles through all the radio stations, but he does not find any station that is playing music that he likes. Boy George of Culture Club Disappointed, he tells his peers: Ali Campbell chimes in: KRS-ONE: Hey, I can't find nothing on the radio! UB40: Mankind must put an end to war A wanderer finally finds a music station that is Or war will end Mankind playing tŚĞƐŽŶŐ͞99 Red Ballons͗͟ /ƚ͛ƐĞĂƐǇto be bold and brave From a thousand miles away NENA: It͛s easy to pontificate Ninety-nine red balloons And live to fight another day Floating in the summer sky But the quickest way to end a war Panic bells, it's red alert Is drop your guns and walk away.

168

Bono is concentrated on writing lyrics for a new song that will appear in an upcoming EP to support organizations that seek to end human trafficking. He does not want to be distracted and tells Boy George and the member of UB40:

U2: I don't wanna talk about wars Deep Purple Between nations Not right now. DEEP PURPLE: On my way A wanderer notices that the original German Tomorrow I rise with the sun version of the song by Nena is now playing on Soon I'll be gone the radio and says: Words can't say How the memories of feelings of love OWSLEY: They linger on Oh no! Oh girl The radio is playing that song again! And if it takes me forever I know it's worth A wanderer tells him: Every teardrop that falls Love conquers all THE VINES: Don't listen to the radio. Somewhere there's a place in your heart Where the wounds never heal Liam Gallagher turns off the radio and asks Well you're not alone the Beatles to sing a song: That's just how I feel Love conquers all OASIS: This one will last a lifetime Sing a song for me And if love conquers all One from Let It Be. This one will last forever.

The four Beatles gladly comply. They sing ͞ŝŐ The love song that Deep Purple sang starts to ĂWŽŶǇ͟ĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŝƌĂůďƵŵ>Ğƚ/ƚĞĂŶĚ make some wanderers homesick. They miss everyone applauds. Then, the members of their home and their families. They open up Deep Purple sing an ode to love. and tell their friends ǁŚĂƚ͛ƐŽn their mind:

YO LA TENGO: I feel like going home.

MASTER P: I really miss my homies.

Other wanderers reminisce about the loved ones they left behind back in their small town.

169 They are torn between having fun exploring the world, bringing about social change Other wanderers want to continue traveling through music and protest, or returning home from city to city. They have no intention of to their loved ones who are waiting for them returning home yet. Bono tells his peers that to return. Jack White misses his family but is he intends to continue roaming: determined to carry on with his wanderlust and roving ways. He sings a ballad: U2: I'm here 'cause THE WHITE STRIPES: I don't wanna go home. I miss my mother I miss being her son Rik Carey tells Iggy Pop: As crazy as I was I guess I wasn't much of one BAHA MEN: Sometimes I miss her so much It doesn't matter where we go I want to hop on the next jet I just want to fool around. And I get lonely But I ain't that lonely yet

Then Jack says:

THE WHITE STRIPES: And I love my sister Lord knows how I've miss her She loves me And she knows I won't forget

And sometimes I get jealous Rik Carey of Baha Men Of all her little pets And I get lonely Iggy replies: But I ain't that lonely yet. IGGY POP: Other wanderers want to continue having fun I got a lust for life. in Europe and tell their peers:

SUEDE: Through every station Through every town From Spain to Camber Sands Europe is our playground.

DAVID GUETTA: I wanna dance in Paris And party with the girls Iggy Pop And when I get there I wanna go crazy! I need a fuckin' go Celebratin' life to the max.

170 Rik asks Iggy: NELLY FURTADO: BAHA MEN: I'm like a bird Remember back in the day I'll only fly away When we used to dance the Boogaloo? I don't know where my home is. Everybody used to rock the beat.

Iggy responds:

IGGY POP: Bright-white clubbing Isn't it wild?

Rick tells Iggy:

BAHA MEN: Best years of our lives.

Iggy has a craving for adventure and life on the fast lane. He tell Rick: Nelly Furtado

IGGY POP: Taylor Hicks says: I'm gonna get stoned

And run around. TAYLOR HICKS:

Gonna spread my wings and fly. Iggy motivates his peers to continue wandering from city to city: Ian Gallagher expresses his joy of being free to

do as he pleases: IGGY POP:

All aboard for funtime! OASIS:

I'm free to be whatever I choose Rik tells Iggy: I'm free to say whatever I like.

BAHA MEN: John Lennon says: I can see us cruising

To the Bahamas. THE BEATLES:

Free as a bird Iggy tells Rik what he plans to do in the next It's the next best thing to be. city he visits:

Bob Dylan asks John: IGGY POP:

I'm gonna go crazy BOB DYLAN: I'm gonna do the twist Are birds free I'm gonna hop like a frog. From the chains of the skyway?

Nelly Furtado tells her friend:

171 Stevo Jensen tells his peers that he tested the Trent Cory gives freedom a more spiritual limits of freedom but got in trouble for doing meaning: so: TRENT CORY: THE VANDALS: Freedom is America stands for freedom Knowing You Jesus. But if you think you're free Try walking into a deli Alice Cooper is ready to visit another city: And urinating on the cheese. ALICE COOPER: Come on! Let's escape Just get me out of here!

The Vandals

A wanderer offers his version of what freedom is: Alice Cooper

DJ BOBO: Liam is ready to travel to another European I'm free to sing out loud city and asks: Nobody's punching me I'm standing tall and proud OASIS: No one can take How long's it gonna be This freedom of mine away. Before we get on the bus?

Robert Plant is enjoying his libertine lifestyle and is ready for the next destination:

LED ZEPPELIN: I'm going around the world Gotta find the queen Of all my dreams.

Jack Hues tells his girlfriend to follow him:

WANG CHUNG: Let's go baby DJ Bobo Come on 'cause we can't Hold back no more.

172

She replies to him: A wanderer suggests a different destination:

4MINUTE: URBAN CONE: LĞƚ͛ƐŐŽ͊ We should go to Paris.

A group of female wanderers encourage A wanderer likes the suggestion and says: everyone to continue their journey: ONE DIRECTION: '/Z>͛^z: Why don't we go there? >Ğƚ͛ƐŐo together! Isobel Anderson warns him:

ISOBEL ANDERSON: Don't go there little darling For when it rains, it pours.

Kate Bush wants to go to Paris and tells Isobel:

KATE BUSH: I don't mind if it's raining.

Mike Love also wants to visit Paris and tells his girlfriend: 'ŝƌů͛ƐĂǇ

The wanderers want to continue exploring the MIKE LOVE: world in search of new experiences. After their All the world loves Paris recent misfortunes in Berlin, they are ready to Well known forever depart. A wanderer suggests the next As the city of light. destination: Johnny Stimson says: CA$H OUT: I want to go to Mexico. JOHNNY STIMSON: I wanna spend some time in Paris. Bob Dylan likes the idea of going to Mexico: After some discussion, the wanderers decide BOB DYLAN & THE BAND: to visit Paris, but Bruce Dickinson of Iron Goin' to Acapulco Maiden asks them to please listen to him. He Goin' to have some fun. has a secret to tell them that has worried him for the last three years. Robbie Williams warns them of the violence in Mexico due to drug trafficking:

ROBBIE WILLIAMS: There's going to be violence.

173 There's some people coming down the street At last there's someone heard my call I can't understand why They're pointing at me I never done nothing at all But I must have got some blood on my hands Because everyone's shouting at me I can't speak French So I couldn't explain And like a fool I started running away.

Bruce explains to his friends the reason why he cannot visit Paris:

Bruce Dickinson IRON MAIDEN: Bruce has been to Paris before and tells his And now I've gotta get away peers nervously why he does not want to go to From the arms of the law France ever again. He speaks with fright as he All France is looking for me describes what he experienced the last time he I made it to the border visited Paris while his peers listen attentively: But I can't erase the scene from my mind Anytime somebody stares at me IRON MAIDEN: I just start running blind I remember it as plain as day I move through the shadows at night Although it happened Away from the staring eyes In the dark of the night Any day they'll be looking for me I was strolling 'Cause I know I show the signs of... Through the streets of Paris Murders in the Rue Morgue. And it was cold It was starting to rain Bruce recalls the sound of the French police And then I heard a piercing scream approaching the crime scene: And I rushed to the scene of the crime But all I found was IRON MAIDEN: The butchered remains Listened to the sirens wail. Of two girls laying side by side. Bruce ŬŶŽǁƐƚŚĂƚŚĞǁŽŶ͛ƚƌĞĂůůǇďĞĨƌĞĞƵŶƚŝů Bruce tells his friends that he called for help: the French authorities drop all charges against him. He asks his friends desperately: IRON MAIDEN: ͞Murders in the Rue Morgue IRON MAIDEN: Someone call the Gendarmes͊͟ Am I ever gonna be free?

Bruce tells his peers what happened next: Bruce pleads for help:

IRON MAIDEN: IRON MAIDEN: I'm running out of places to hide

174 If I could go to somebody for help Bruce shivers as he tells his friends: It'd get me out of trouble for sure. IRON MAIDEN: The wanderers tell Bruce Dickinson not to I've got to look for sanctuary worry because he has not committed any From the law. crime and is innocent. What happened three years ago was a misunderstanding by the Then he says: French police. They assure Bruce that they will help him clear his name once they arrive in IRON MAIDEN: Paris so that he will be free from any I've been depressed so long persecution. Kesha encourages Bruce to go to It's hard to remember Paris and defend his honor: When I was happy.

KESHA: Nicky Hopkins pledges to help Bruce to clear Don't let the scumbags his reputation: Screw you 'round! NICKY HOPKINS: I can see you're on the brink of despair I'm gonna help you all I can.

Bruce looks around with eyes wide open and tells Nick:

IRON MAIDEN: I have a constant fear That something's always near.

Then he adds: Kesha

IRON MAIDEN: Bruce responds in a paranoid manner: I've got to find

Some serious piece of mind IRON MAIDEN: Or I know I'll just go crazy. I'm running and hiding.

Assured that Bruce did not kill the two girls, a Rucka Rucka Ali tells him not to fear the friend tells Bruce: French authorities:

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN: RUCKA RUCKA ALI: You've got to prove that you're no liar! They used to have a king

Back in the day Despite the support of his peers, Bruce feels That was a fuckin' inbred hopeless and overwhelmed by the danger of Couldn't win a war being found, even though he is innocent. He With fuckin' England where expresses suicidal thoughts: They suck down tea all day!

175 IRON MAIDEN: IRON MAIDEN: There's a feeling that's inside me They say I killed Telling me to get away They know it isn't true But I'm so tired of living They're just trying to frame me. I might as well end today. Don Henley has been around lawyers and A fellow wanderer tells Bruce to never give up knows how to talk his way out of any bad on life: situation. He lends his support:

IDER: DON HENLEY: You've got your whole life ahead of you. I am an expert witness I will testify for you Tony Kakko is a fan of Iron Maiden. He quotes There are no facts a song of Iron Maiden and tells Bruce to fight There is no truth for his freedom: Just data to be manipulated I can get you any result you like SONATA ARCTICA: Because there is no wrong If you're gonna die There is no right. Die with your boots on.

Bruce smiles and thanks him for his words of support. Ironik tells Bruce:

IRONIK: If anybody tries to bring you down Just stay strong Don't argue the fact That you're right And they're wrong.

Don Henley

Having gone to prison, Mike Ness tells Bruce that he will do anything to help him avoid going to prison:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: I would do time for you.

Ironik

Bruce feels that the French police are trying to persecute him for no reason other than being an Englishman:

176 years ago by the French police of killing two girls in Paris.

Based on the French inquisitorial judicial system, Bruce expects an examining judge to preside over a preliminary committal hearing to decide whether his case should be sent to the Magistrates Court for an adversarial trial by jury. His fellow wanderers have volunteered to help him build his legal defense and to serve as witnesses.

Soon after arriving in Paris, Bruce Dickinson and his closest friends go to a gendarmerie to explain Bruce͛ƐƐŝƚƵĂƚŝŽŶƚŽthe French

Mike Ness of Social Distortion authorities. Since his case is still open, he is asked to see the examining judge the To prove his innocence, Bruce decides to bring following day. The wanderers spend the rest his case directly to the judicial authorities in of the day preparing Bruce for the Paris once they arrive there. His peers assure interrogation. They will also prepare the Bruce that he will be safe traveling with them statements that they as witnesses will make in because they will build a strong case in his his defense. Mojo Nixon tells Bruce that he is favor before he sees the French authorities. All happy to defend him, rather than Bruce hiring the wanderers leave Berlin the next day. They a lawyer who will drain his savings. look forward to enjoying the fashionable and refined taste that Parisian life is famous for.

CHAPTER 3: A MUSICIAN IN PARIS

************************************* SCENE 1 - With A Little Help from Mojo Nixon My Friends Mojo Nixon says: The wanderers arrive in Paris with an expectation of enjoyment, having heard many MOJO NIXON: good things about the City of Love. They book They charge you by the minute several rooms in Studio Paris Buttes Chaumont While we get paid by the hour. near the Parc des Buttes Chaumont. Before exploring the city, they have an important Hillary Duff is happy to help Bruce and mission to accomplish: to clear the name and ĞǆƉƌĞƐƐĞƐŚĞƌĚŝƐŐƵƐƚŽĨ͞ŬŶŽǁ-it-Ăůů͟ůĂǁǇĞƌƐ: honor of their friend Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, who was wrongly accused three

177 HILLARY DUFF: They think they know everything ICE CUBE: But they don't know They put the sheep to sleep Anything about me. And dominate the weak.

Mojo comments:

MOJO NIXON: They got their own bar Where they drink pints of greed.

Al Stewart agrees with Mojo͛ƐƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ͗

Hillary Duff AL STEWART: Lawyers love money. Mojo asks his peers: Juicy J tells his peers that lawyers and judges MOJO NIXON: are so greedy that he has always been able to Will the chump with the most money use their greed to his advantage. All that Juicy Buy them all? J has had to do is pay his way out of difficult situations: Roger Miret replies:

JUICY J: AGNOSTIC FRONT: I don't say shit to the judge Blind justice screwed all of us. I don't talk to 12 I don't sit in cells I don't do no time.

Agnostic Front Juicy J

Mojo then asks: Mojo sees lawyers as self-aggrandizing, deceitful fraudsters: MOJO NIXON: What I want to know MOJO NIXON: Is how they steal all this power? Bunch of evil weasel poseurs!

Ice Cube replies:

178 Bruce still thinks that he should hire a lawyer to help him. Al Stewart dissuades Bruce from doing so.

Lil Baby

Al Stewart and Tom Paxton express their concern that the number of lawyers is Al Stewart exploding:

Al tells Bruce what a lawyer is like: AL STEWART: We've got AL STEWART: Over hundred thousand attorneys at law When tragedy strikes Nobody can tell me He will always be there What we need them all for. His greed is hard to conceal He's got a license to steal. TOM PAXTON: In ten years Lil Baby expresses his distrust of lawyers: We're gonna have One million lawyers. LIL BABY: All these lawyers play games I don't trust them.

Tom Paxon

Al offers a solution to the lawyer problem:

AL STEWART: Take him to the court of no final appeal. 179 Bruce rejects the insanity strategy and asks Once all the wanderers are done venting, they the rest of the wanderers for their advice. Phil get to work on putting together the facts and Anselmo tells Bruce: arguments that Bruce will state to the judge, and preparing for their deposition as expert PANTERA: witnesses. Red Symons has seen cases where Be yourself the accused is set free if proven insane. Thus, You can't be something you're not. he suggests to Bruce to pretend that he is insane when he sees the examining judge. Liam Gallagher says: Insanity will be the best way for Bruce to get no jail time: OASIS: You need to be yourself SKYHOOKS: You can't be no one else. Guilty until proven insane. Bruce agrees with their advice. However, he Bruce knows that he is innocent and rejects wants to know whether it would be a good ZĞĚ͛Ɛ suggestion of claiming insanity: idea to tell the judge that he does not recall certain events. Bruce gives his peers examples IRON MAIDEN: of facts that he could say he does not I'm not going insane! remember. Unimpressed by this defense strategy, some wanderers say: Then Bruce tells Red Symons: RICH BRIAN, 88RISING: IRON MAIDEN: Actin' like you don't recall I've no doubt that you think It ain't impressin' me. I'm off of my head You don't say ROYAL DELUXE: But it's in your eyes. Lying never been a friend of mine.

Red knows that Bruce has been acting Monoxide Child reads a verse from the bible: paranoid recently and tells him: TWIZTID: SKYHOOKS: The truth will set you free. You can go crazy from thinking too much.

Skyhooks Twiztid

180 James Hetfield of Metallica has had to defend himself in court in the past and has experience IRON MAIDEN: with depositions. He tells Bruce some of the I'll go when I'm good and ready. questions that the judge will ask him: A close friend tells Bruce not to worry and to METALLICA: follow the advice of his peers: Who are you? Where ya been? X-TREME POWER: Where ya from? Do what they say And everything will be okay. Bruce thanks James and writes down those questions. Other wanderers tell Bruce how to The wanderers perform a mock interrogation behave in front of the judge: until Bruce feels he is ready. The next day, the defendant and witnesses arrive at the BLUE RODEO: courthouse prepared with their best defense. ŽŶ͛ƚŐĞƚĂŶŐƌǇ͘ The wanderers enter the courthouse and a security guard inspects them before letting BRYSON TILLER: them in. Bruce is asked to seat in the Don't be afraid. ĚĞĨĞŶĚĂŶƚ͛ƐĐŚĂŝƌ͕ǁŚŝůĞƚŚĞĞǆƉĞƌƚǁŝƚŶĞƐƐĞƐ sit on a bench.

The examining judge asks Bruce the same questions that James Hetfield told him to be ready to answer. Not surprisingly, Bruce responds confidently and without any hesitation. Then, the judge asks him how long it has been since he escaped the crime scene. Bruce responds:

Bryson Tiller IRON MAIDEN: It's been three long years LOS: Since I've been gone. Trust your confidence. The judge asks Bruce what he has been doing However, after hearing the advice and since he left France. Bruce responds: suggestions of the wanderers, Bruce starts to worry about what else the judge may ask him. IRON MAIDEN: Bruce tells them with a voice of concern: I'm on the run I am a fugitive. IRON MAIDEN: I'm scared Bruce then tells the judge: I don't feel ready. IRON MAIDEN: Bruce is considering postponing the I've got to clear my name interrogation: I'm sick and tired of running.

181 The judge asks him to give a brief Bruce describes to the judge in graphic detail autobiographical sketch of himself. Bruce what he saw. Then, Bruce tells the judge with responds: conviction:

IRON MAIDEN: IRON MAIDEN: I was born into a scene I've never killed a woman! Of angriness, greed Dominance and persecution Bruce tells the judge that he, unfortunately, My mother was a queen was the only person at the crime scene, the My dad I've never seen. criminal apparently had ran away before Bruce arrived at the Rue Morgue: As soon as the judge hears Bruce say that his mother was a queen, his attitude and facial IRON MAIDEN: gestures toward Bruce change considerably. Being at the wrong place The judge asks Bruce whether he is an And at the wrong time. illegitimate son. He responds: Bruce tells the judge that disturbing thoughts IRON MAIDEN: ran through his mind when he saw the two I was never meant to be. dismembered bodies, and he felt compelled to inform the French police of the homicides: The judge asks him if he has other relatives and whether he is married. Bruce responds: IRON MAIDEN: I must inform the law. IRON MAIDEN: I have no one. Then, Bruce narrates how the police arrived and framed him without any valid evidence, The judge asks Bruce what he was doing the other than his hands being stained with the night when the murders at the Rue Morgue blood of the girls. Bruce tells the judge that he occurred. Bruce tells the judge: panicked and that he decided to escape without thinking about the consequences: IRON MAIDEN: I was rambling IRON MAIDEN: Enjoying the bright moonlight. I ran like hell Faster than the wind. The judge asks him to describe what he saw when he heard the screams and ran to the Rue The judge asks Bruce to describe the Morgue to find out what had happened. Bruce conditions in the streets when he ran away: becomes animated and tells the judge: IRON MAIDEN: IRON MAIDEN: The night was black. What did I see? What I saw that night was real Bruce admits to the judge that he made a And not just fantasy mistake in running away, especially since he I know you'd have gone insane did not commit the crime: If you saw what I saw.

182 IRON MAIDEN: THE KINKS: I know that I've done wrong He͛s a well-respected man. I am an educated fool. A third witness turns his boombox on and Bruce relates how the incident has affected ƉůĂǇƐ/ƌŽŶDĂŝĚĞŶ͛Ɛ͞ZƵŶƚŽƚŚĞ,ŝůůƐ͟ĨŽƌƚŚĞ him psychologically: judge to hear.

IRON MAIDEN: The vivid scenes And all the recurring nightmares Feel the paranoia creeping in.

Bruce describes his paranoid behavior:

IRON MAIDEN: Have you ever been alone at night Thought you heard footsteps behind And turned around and no-one's there? And as you quicken up your pace You find it hard to look again Because you're sure There's someone there? Run to the Hills (Single), 1982

The judge asks Bruce to swear that what he Then, the witness tells the judge that Bruce said is the truth and nothing but the truth. saved his life through this song: Bruce raises his right hand and tells the Judge that everything that he has said is true to the SIMPLE PLAN: best of his knowledge: This song saved my life It came on just in time. IRON MAIDEN: You can take my honest word. The fourth witness tells the judge that Bruce Dickinson is a legend of British Heavy Metal The judge takes a few minutes to write some and has a legion of rabid fans. The witness notes. Then he turns to the witnesses on the tells the judge that it would not make any defense side and asks them to narrate their sense for Bruce to put his lucrative career and side of the story. The first witness who testifies stardom in jeopardy by committing murder. says that Bruce made a stupid, yet innocent, dŚĞǁŝƚŶĞƐƐĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞƐƌƵĐĞ͛ƐĨĂŶƐ͗ mistake in running away from the French police: CONWAY TWITTY: They all reach to touch him SKYHOOKS: As he walks out on the stage There's no crime in being dumb. While the men sit there applauding Ladies love him with their eyes The second witness who speaks in support of And he looks Bruce tells the judge: Just like a legend should Up there in all those lights.

183

The witness describes the music awards that Bob surmises that there might have been an Bruce has won: argument between prostitutes and their clients or their pimps that escalated into lethal CONWAY TWITTY: physical aggression. Bob tells the judge that He's won all the shiny statues Bruce was walking nearby when the conflict All the records pressed in gold. between the prostitutes and pimps escalated into murder and Bruce was in the wrong place Bruce shows the judge his gold record award at the wrong time: to confirm what the witness said. BOB DYLAN: Just happened to be there, that's all.

Other witnesses describe to the judge how Bruce has helped them morally and financially in times of need. After hearing the defense and taking notes, the judge leaves the room and takes approximately ten minutes to deliberate the case with other officials. Then, the judge returns with the verdict, stating that Bruce Dickinson an Englishman and vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden is not guilty of any charges against him and will not refer this case to the Magistrates Court. The wanderers run joyfully to embrace Bruce, who Gold Record Award ʹ Number of the Beast is a free man once again.

The fifth witness ĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞƐƌƵĐĞ͛ƐĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌ Before leaving the courthouse, Bruce asks the to the judge: judge to make sure that the French authorities update their database of criminals so that he BREAD: no longer appears in it: He's a good lad A little bit wild IRON MAIDEN: But his style is Scratch me from your black book! Really gentle and kind. The wanderers exit the courthouse exuberant The sixth witness is Bod Dylan and he tells the and joyful. Mick Jagger and Bono approach judge that the area where the murders Bruce and congratulate him. They want to see occurred is near a red-light district frequented Bruce celebrate his newfound freedom and by prostitutes and drug addicts: cheer him:

BOB DYLAN: MICK JAGGER & BONO: When you're down on Jump for joy Rue Morgue Avenue Make some noise! They got some hungry women there And they really make a mess outa you.

184 Feeling victorious, the wanderers return to Live my life where I want to Studio Paris Buttes Chaumont. Then, they go And do as I please. together to a bar in the hotel to celebrate their victory, which they obtained without the Joni is happy to see Bruce laugh after years of help of a lawyer. However, Tim Kasher living as a paranoid, tortured soul. She tells reminds his bubbly peers that there are cases him with a smile: when it is necessary to retain the services of a lawyer: JONI MITCHEL: A free man in Paris! THE GOOD LIFE: Lovers need lawyers. Bruce is grateful for the help his peers provided to set him free after enduring three The wanderers enjoy the rest of the day in years of fear: their hotel rooms. They look forward to starting their sight-seeing tour of Paris the IRON MAIDEN: next day. To be set free It took so long

************************************* Bruce is ready to roam around the world: SCENE 2 - Life in Technicolor IRON MAIDEN: The next morning, the wanderers exit the It's not journey's end Studio Paris Buttes Chaumont after having a It's just begun. delicious French toast. Once outside, they walk along Avenue Simon Bolivar at a leisurely Not all the wanderers have a high regard for pace. Some of them comment on the French French culture and they waste no time culture, while others take selfies with the showing their distaste of French society. As beautiful gothic architecture of the buildings they stroll along Avenue Simon Bolivar, Tesco as the background. Vee makes a crude comment about French people: Having been cleared of all charges by the French authorities, Bruce Dickinson has a THE MEATMEN: beaming smile and is laughing with his peers French people suck as they walk together. He is grateful that his Hating Yankees too much peers helped him clear his name and he can Those beret-headed nuts now enjoy all the rights and privileges of a They can stick the Eifell Tower free man. Bruce says triumphantly: Straight up their butts.

IRON MAIDEN: I am not a prisoner I'm a free man!

Bruce tells Joni Mitchell what he plans to do:

IRON MAIDEN:

185 Damian Marley attacks the French upper class:

DAMIAN MARLEY: Well-educated fools They have ruined the world.

Greg Brown wonders why Damian despises the well-educated Frenchmen and asks him:

The Meatmen GREG BROWN: Why do you even say that?

Before Damian has a chance to respond, Ani DiFranco interjects:

ANI DIFRANCO: 'cuz everyone is a fucking Napoleon!

Robyn Hitchcock recalls what he was taught in high school about the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte:

ROBYN HITCHCOCK: Napoleon wore a black hat Ate lots of chicken And conquered half Europe.

Eiffel Tower Hank Thompson comments: Some college students walk by and Chris Yonge tells a friend what he thinks about the HANK THOMPSON: French educational system: Ole Napoleon Bonaparte He was a mighty man CHRIS YONGE: With his powerful army Most of these people He conquered all the land Spend hours in school Everybody praised him End up with nothing The battles he could win. But a sour view. Bono gives his peers some advice: Ryan Leslie respect and admires the French citizenry: U2: Be careful of small men with big ideas. RYAN LESLIE: Well educated and underappreciated. A wanderer impersonates Napoleon by walking with a swagger as he talks to the

186 French residents who are sitting in benches It's gettin' hard to breathe! reading the newspaper: Jerome the Prince tells his girlfriend: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: Hello Paris JEROME THE PRINCE: I bust through the door It's getting hard to breathe baby! Now everybody Lift your jaws off the floor Noticing that her peers are in distress, Lauryn You act like you've never seen Hill immediately passes N95 ventilation masks Your emperor before to everyone to avoid breathing the toxic air: It's Napoleon And I'm back for more. FUGEES: Everybody wear the mask. He adds: Patti LaBelle puts a mask on and tells Lauryn HORRIBLE HISTORIES: gratefully: I've just escaped from exile on Elba They say I'm short PATTI LABELLE: And I got little hands You saved my life! But check out my massive... battle plans! After walking five blocks, two wanderers have As the wanderers continue their sightseeing, a sudden urge to go to the restroom. They they are impressed by the magnificent enter an upscale boutique that sells jewelry architecture. They approach an ancient and use the restroom while their peers wait building and stop to admire the design. outside. Moments later, Mark Haggard comes LaShun Pace sees water coming out from one out of the boutique and says furiously: of the damp side walls and exclaims: LIMBOMANIACS: LASHUN PACE: The toilet's flooded There's a leak in this old building! The load won't fit The toilet's flooded Joel Fornbrant says: With the great big shit!

COLDWORKER: I love to see things fall apart /ĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚƚŽƚĞĂƌŝƚĚŽǁŶ!

Some wanderers throw rocks at the dilapidated building and then continue walking leisurely. As the wanderers stroll through Avenue Simon Bolivar, Jewel starts to cough loudly and has trouble breathing. She Limbomaniacs stops walking and tells her friends:

JEWEL: The air smells like urine

187 Jeremiah Bligen comes out of the boutique INXS: with an expression of shock in his face and Welcome to wherever you are! says: Jared Weeks of Saving Abel is regretting JEREMIAH BLIGEN: coming to Paris and says: Sewage everywhere! SAVING ABEL: I miss America!

Bob Dylan tells Jared to accept the facts:

BOB DYLAN: Pay for your ticket and don't complain.

Some wanderers who want to explore the city ĂŶĚĚŽŶ͛t mind its filth give the complainers Jeremiah Bligen some advice:

Ronnie Van Zant tells Ben Barlow to take out NEW FOUND GLORY: his mask to smell the putrid scent in the air: Make the best out of the situation.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD: JANET JACKSON: Can't you smell that smell? Enjoy the day life brings.

Ben has visited France before and has HAYDEN: experienced the good and the bad of French Don't waste time culture. He asks the dismayed wanderers: On things that you can't ever change.

NECK DEEP: Guru tells his peers to stop complaining and Well, what did you expect? focus on the positive aspects of Paris:

Other wanderers start to realize that Parisian GANG STARR: life is not what they expected: Put up or shut up!

THE ALMOST: The wanderers continue their stroll along Everyone here smells like a rat. Avenue Simon Bolivar and they ĨŽůůŽǁ'ƵƌƵ͛Ɛ advice. They look at the shops and the vibrant IMOGE HEAP: atmosphere and say: Where are we? KYLA: Some wonderers reply sarcastically: Every little thing is just so beautiful.

ISHTAR: Fran Healy takes his girlfriend by the hand and Welcome to Paris! they walk toward a bed of flowers. Fran tells her:

188 TRAVIS: >Ğƚ͛ƐǁĂƚĐŚƚŚĞĨůŽǁĞƌƐ͘ The two girls take a selfie and continue walking hand in hand. Adam Goren tells his Several wanderers follow Fran to look at the girlfriend: flowers. Kasey Chambers picks a flower and gives it to her girlfriend Taeyeon. Kasey tells ADAM GOREN: her: I'm going on a shopping spree.

KASEY CHAMBERS: She replies: I should give you Every rose that ever grew NAOMI PILGRIM: But take this one here for a start I may just buy me a dress. And you can keep it in your heart. J. Cole describes his girlfriend͛ƐƌĞĨŝŶĞĚƚĂƐƚĞ and predilection for fashionable items:

J. COLE: All she ever talks about is Louie Vuitton.

Out of curiosity, Shawn Mendes looks through the window at the patrons inside a crowded restaurant and says:

SHAWN MENDES: All I can see

Kasey Chambers Is people taking pictures Of what they're 'bout to eat. Taeyon replies: After some discussion, the wanderers decide TAEYEON: ƚŽǀŝƐŝƚƚŚĞDƵƐĞĞEĂƚŝŽŶĂů͛ƌƚDŽĚĞƌŶĞ All of the long-term wishes (Centre Pompidou). Once they reach the Shine most brightly in this moment. museum, the wanderers check in at the front desk and are inspected from head to toe before they are allowed inside. None of the staff recognize any of the wanderers as being famous musicians. The wanderers are upset by the fact that they are not given special treatment and must be patted down like everybody else. Ellie Goulding tells her friend:

ELLIE GOULDING: They giving Iggy a pat down!

Embarrassed, Iggy Azalea looks at the crowd watching her and says: Taeyeon

189 IGGY AZALEA: You'll never touch my ballz! And everybody just lookin'. A friend of Eminem tells him to comply with the law to stay out of trouble:

GANG STARR: You a man baby pop You know right from wrong So stay out of trouble And that goes for me too That's what we need to do That's my advice to you You reŵĞŵďĞƌǁŚĂƚŚĂƉƉĞŶĞĚůĂƐƚƚŝŵĞ͙

Iggy Azalea

Fiona Apple says about being patted down:

FIONA APPLE: I'm feeling like a criminal.

Eva Carieri pushes away the hands of the male Gang Starr security officer who is patting her and tells him angrily: Eminem ůŝƐƚĞŶƐƚŽŚŝƐĨƌŝĞŶĚ͛ƐĂĚǀŝĐĞĂŶĚ

allows the security guards to pat him down. EVA CARIERI: Eminem wants to avoid being tasered like the ŽŶ͛ƚƚŽƵĐŚŵǇďŽŽďƐ͊ incident in New York City, where cops tasered

indiscriminately innocent protesters who were protesting against police brutality and social injustice.

Once all the wonderers are checked in and inspected, they proceed to the elevator to reach the gallery in the second floor. Once they enter the elevator, Puff Dady first presses nd the button to go to the 2 floor and then the Eva Carieri ͞ĐůŽƐĞ͟ďƵƚƚŽŶ͕ďƵƚƚŚĞĚŽŽƌŽĨƚŚĞĞůĞǀĂƚŽƌ remains open. He presses the same button Eminem refuses to be patted down and says: sequence again, but nothing happens. He tells his buddy Gemstones ǁŚŽ͛ƐŶĞǆƚƚŽŚŝŵ: EMINEM:

190 PUFF DADDY & THE FAMILY: This shit not workin'! AEROSMITH: Lingerie, second floor. Gemstones tells Puff Daddy:

GEMSTONES: Press harder.

Puff Daddy presses the buttons once again but nothing happens. Milo Green sees that the elevator door does not close and asks:

MILO GREENE: What's the matter?

Paul Simon answers:

PAUL SIMON: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith The elevator don't work no more. The wanderers are taken to the art gallery in Bob Dylan adds: the second floor. As soon as the door opens, a very attractive docent greets the wanderers in BOB DYLAN: French. Vic Hix points to the lovely docent, Everything is broken. kneels in front of her and tells his peers:

A wanderer notices that Mark Coyne is SHOK PARIS: accidentally blocking the doorway with his I present: Exhibit A! foot and tells him: The docent smiles. Morrisey looks at her TROOP BRAND: beautiful face and tells her: You blocking that door! MORRISEY: Mark apologizes and says: To me you are a work of art.

THE FLAMING LIPS: She blinks her right eye flirtatiously and asks I didn't notice. the wanderers if they need assistance finding the gallery. Paul Simon tells the docent: Mark moves his right foot away from the doorway. Puff Daddy presses the elevator PAUL SIMON: buttons once again and the door closes. Kevin I don't know where I'm going. Sherwood asks: David Coverdale tells the beautiful docent: KEVIN SHERWOOD: Where are we going? WHITESNAKE: I don't know where I'm goin' Steven Tyler jokes: But I sure know where I've been.

191 that are hanging on the walls. Some of them Jesse Ruben asks her to tell them how to reach have always admired contemporary art, while the galleries: others dislike it. Faye Wong tells her narcissistic friend: JESSE RUBEN: Point me in the right direction. FAYE WONG: You are an art gallery! The docent explains to them how the galleries in the second floor are arranged and the types Her narcissistic friend agrees with Faye and of paintings and collages that are in each tells the security guard: room. She asks them if they have any questions. Joe Elliott extends his hands toward COMPL3XX: her and says: I am living art Hang me up in your gallery! DEF LEPPARD: I want to touch you. The security guard ignores his comment. The wanderers approach a painting by Vicente Do A friend stops him and warns him: Rego Monteiro (1899 - 1970) titled ͞O menino e os bichos͟ that depicts several CONVOLK: animals surrounding a child who seems to fear You can look them. But you can't touch.

The docent takes a moment to warn them that photography is not allowed on the 2nd floor. The wanderers thank her for the information and walk toward the gallery rooms. As they pass by, the docent calls Julian Casablancas to the side and whispers something in his ear. Julian smiles and makes a facial expression of surprise. Then he joins his peers in the gallery. Jason Derulo asks Julian what the docent told him:

JASON DERULO: ͞KŵĞŶŝŶŽĞŽƐďŝĐŚŽƐ͟ďǇDŽŶƚĞŝƌŽ What did she say? One of the wanderers jokingly talks to the Julian proudly says: animals on the painting and tells them:

THE STROKES: HOUSE ON FIRE: ͚DĞĞƚŵĞŝŶƚŚĞďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ͛ Go back to the Zoo! That's what she said. Jessica Poland was attacked by a tiger at the The rooms of the gallery are well illuminated Berlin Zoo. She looks at the painting by and are carpeted with the finest materials. Monteiro and suddenly experiences a panic The wanderers proceed to study the paintings attack due to the frightening memories that 192 the painting evokes. She starts yelling as if she were in pain: Jessica takes a pill and she calms down. The wanderers continue walking along the gallery. CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES: The next painting that catches their attention It hurts too much! is the one by Georgik (1957 - ͿƚŝƚůĞĚ͞Les Amants͘͟ Her friends try to calm Jessica down and tell her that everything is ok, that she is in a museum and not at the zoo. Jessica uses her peers as cover and tells them that the zoo experience affected her psychologically:

CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES: I've been losing sleep I've been getting weak!

Emilie Autumn offers her a pill:

EMILIE AUTUMN: Take the pill that keeps you quiet.

The frightened Jessica declines to take the pill and replies:

CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES: Don't want you to drug me up. ͞>ĞƐŵĂŶƚƐ͟ďǇ'ĞŽƌŐŝŬ Others try to persuade Jessica to take the pill: Inspired by the painting, Mike Tramp tells his DIAMOND HEAD: girlfriend: Don't be afraid Take a pill to numb the pain. WHITE LION: There's nothing in this world TURISAS: That I know that I won't do This is all for your own good. To be near you everyday Every hour every minute Scared, Jessica looks around and says: My love will never end.

CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES: Bono looks at the painting and says of the I cry in my room every night. kissing lovers:

Emilie hugs her and says: U2: Stuck together with God's glue. EMILIE AUTUMN: Fear no more You're safe with me.

193 A wanderer agrees with Bono says:

LOVE AFFAIR: It's everlasting love!

Murray MacLeod tells his peers:

THE XCERTS: I see things differently.

Aqua He points at the painting and says: A wanderer stares at the painting and says: THE XCERTS: This is ugly. NACHO PICASSO & BLUE SKY BLACK DEATH: ,ŽǁƚŚĞďŝƌĚƐďĞĨůŽĐŬŝŶ͛͘ The wanderers continue walking and admiring the various paintings. The next one that Annie LeBlanc interprets the painting as a catches their attention is one by Simon Hantai flock of birds flying together with a sense of (1922 ʹ ϮϬϬϴͿƚŝƚůĞĚ͞ƚƵĚĞ͘͟ purpose. Annie sees her wandering peers as birds that are free to fly wherever they please and who are united by a common cause:

ANNIE LEBLANC: Like birds of a feather We fly together.

Another wanderer has a different interpretation of the painting as being a group of bats:

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat Up above the world you fly ͞ƚƵĚĞ͟ďǇ,ĂŶƚĂŝ Like a tea tray in the sky.

Lene Nystrom loves the painting and says: A group of wanderers see the painting as a symbol of love and peace. They say: AQUA: Here come the birds! THE BELLS: Fly little white dove Fly way up high Spread your wings Sing out your cry Across the universal sky

194 If we love the Human race Peace should be your aspiration BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Let's make this a better place It's so hard to be a saint in the city. Spread the word to every nation If vows for peace are never broken Bob Dylan warns Bruce that he must choose Then the whole world will unite. how he wants to live his life:

Another wanderer sees a field of corn: BOB DYLAN: It may be the devil CARPENTERS: Or it may be the Lord That field of corn would never see a plow. But you're gonna have to Serve somebody. Rolf Kasparek interprets the painting by Simon Hantai as a group of lost souls burning in the A wanderer looks at the painting by Simon purgatory: Hantai and says:

RUNNING WILD: THE ONE HUNDRED: Burn in purgatory I see chaos and bliss Burn all your sins away. 'cause both of them exist.

As the wanderers continue their stroll through the gallery, they see a painting that immediately catches their attention. The painting is sĂƐƐŝůǇ<ĂĚŝŶƐŬǇ͛Ɛ͞ĐĐŽƌĚ ƌĞĐŝƉƌŽƋƵĞ͟;ϭϴϲϲʹ 1944).

Running Wild - Rolf Kasparek 2nd from left

Tom Araya of Slayer sees in the painting a purgatory where souls are suffering for their sins:

SLAYER: Your body will burn ͞ĐĐŽƌĚƌĞĐŝƉƌŽƋƵĞ͟ďǇ<Ădisnky There's no return Hell's demons prevail Some of the wanderers are attracted by the Lucifer rules supreme. sharp contrast of colors and the surreal characteristics of the painting: Bruce Springsteen reflects on how difficult it is to attain salvation and fears eternal CINDY LAUPER: damnation. He tells his peers with True colors are beautiful disillusionment: Like a rainbow.

195

AMATORSKI: Raina focuses her attention on what seem like My favorite work of art! water bubbles and says:

A wanderer compares his own paintings to ORANGE CARAMEL: those of Kadinsky: Bubble bath Nothing feels better than that. MIGUEL: I wish I could paint vibrant hues. :ĂŵĞƐ͞:͘d͘͟dĂǇůŽƌ takes out his 3-D glasses and looks at the painting by Kadinsky from a ,ŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ƚŚĞƉĂŝŶƚŝŶŐĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŝŵƉƌĞƐƐƐŽŵĞ distance. wanderers:

CROSSFADE: Surely not the best colors.

APEX FRAZIER: It doesn't make sense.

J.T.

J.T. starts to move slightly from side to side as if he were seeing things that are approaching Apex Frazier him and that he is trying to dodge. Every now and then, J.T. ĞǆƚĞŶĚƐŚŝƐŚĂŶĚƐĂƐŝĨŚĞ͛Ɛ Ringo Starr is captivated by the psychedelic trying to touch something that is passing close charm and aquatic environment that the to him. Bono, ǁŚŽ͛Ɛ wearing his trademark painting illustrates. He pays close attention to ͞The &ůǇ͟ƐƵŶŐůĂƐƐĞƐ͕ĚŽĞƐŶŽƚƐĞĞĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐ an elliptical figure in the painting that looks ŽƵƚŽĨƚŚĞŽƌĚŝŶĂƌǇŝŶ<ĂĚŝŶƐŬǇ͛ƐƉĂŝŶƚŝŶŐ like a submarine and says:

THE BEATLES: In the town where I was born Lived a man who sailed to sea And he told us of his life In the land of submarines So we sailed up to the sun Till we found a sea of green And we lived beneath the waves In our yellow submarine. Bono of U2

196 ǀĞƌǇďŽĚǇ͛ƐƐƚĂƌŝŶΖ Bono is curious to know what it is like to see ƵƚǇĂŬŶŽǁ/͛ŵŶŽƚĐĂƌŝŶΖ the painting with the 3-D glasses that J.T. is 3-ŐůĂƐƐĞƐŝƐǁŚĂƚ/͛ŵǁĞĂƌŝŶΖ. wearing. Bono asks J.T. to describe his experience: Eminem says:

U2: EMINEM: Tell me, tell me He's insane! What do you see?

J.T. replies:

JT THE IRIGINAL: 1st, 2nd motha fuckin' 3rd dimension 3-D glasses made of paper But ya know I never bend them When I wear them Ya stare at them.

ŽŶŽ͛ƐŐĂǌĞŝƐĨŝǆĂƚĞĚŽŶƚŚĞϯ-D glasses. J.T. tells Bono: Eminem

JT THE IRIGINAL: Naomi Judd tells her daughter Wynnona: /͛ŵŝŶƚŚĞϯ-D dimension While you stuck in the second. THE JUDDS: He's crazy! He adds: J.T. turns around to looks at his peers who are JT THE IRIGINAL: disrespecting him and tells them: Ya feel incomplete CĂƵƐĞǇĂĚŽŶ͛ƚŚĂǀĞĂƉĂŝƌ. JT THE IRIGINAL: Ya talkin that trash The wanderer moves his hands as if he is dŚŝƐĂŝŶ͛ƚƐĐŚŽŽů touching a 3-D object from all sides: If ya talkin that shit Iƚ͛ƐŵǇĨŝƐƚǇĂďĞĂďƐŽƌďŝŶΖ. JT THE IRIGINAL: God damn 3rd dimension J.T. tells Eminem: Height, length, and width! JT THE IRIGINAL: The rest of the wanderers stare at him and Fuck ya prescribed glasses. hear him with amazement. They have no idea what he is talking about and would like to J.T. points to Bono͛Ɛ͞&ůǇ͟ƐƵŶŐůĂƐƐĞƐĂŶĚƐĂǇƐ: have the same visual experience. J.T. tells them: JT THE IRIGINAL: Fuck ya sunglasses. JT THE IRIGINAL: 197 J.T. tells everyone: Bono tells him:

JT THE IRIGINAL: U2: That shit they pass out in movie theaters No line on the horizon. Fuck that shit! Bono returns the 3-D glasses to J.T. and the Bono is eager to see what his fellow wanderer wanderers enter a gallery that consists of is seeing. Bono asks him to let him borrow the paintings and collages. The wanderers see a 3-D glasses and puts them on to look at the painting by Raymond Hains (1926 - 2005) painting. To his disappointment, Bono ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ƚŝƚůĞĚ͞Panneau d'affichage͟ and stop to see what J.T. saw and tells him with admire it. disappointment:

U2: /ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐĞĞǁŚĂƚǇŽƵƐĞĞ͘

Debbie Harry tells Bono what his problem is:

BLONDIE: Got no imagination!

A wanderer asks Bono what he is seeing with the 3-D glasses:

THE BEATLES: Tell me what you see.

Bono replies:

U2: ͞WĂŶŶĞĂƵĚΖĂĨĨŝĐŚĂŐĞ͟ďǇ,ĂŝŶƐ Bright lights Right in front of me. Paul Simon is captivated by the sharp transitions and contrasting colors that lie next He continues questioning him: to one another. He tells his peers:

THE BEATLES: PAUL SIMON: What else? I got a Nikon camera I love to take a photograph. U2: Fireflies. Paul takes out his camera, starts taking photos of the painting by Raymond Hains and Another wanderer asks Bono: says:

MELVV: PAUL SIMON: Anything else? Kodachrome Gives us those nice bright colors

198 They give us the greens of summers ƚŚĞǇĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶƚa dispute with law Makes you think enforcement officials to spoil the day. Some of All the world's a sunny day! them look at the painting by Hains closely and admire it: Since the Centre Pompidou has strict rules against photography, a security guard rushes BIG K.R.I.T.: to stop Paul from taking more photographs dŚŝƐĂŝŶ͛t no finger painting and confiscates his camera. Paul tries to Beautiful and modern all the same. persuade the guard to allow him to keep his camera by giving her a sweet smile. When LIVING WITH LIONS: that effort fails, he tells her that he is Paul Beautiful contrast Simon and that he is a musician. Paul Simon Of the colors on the canvas. was expecting a reaction of surprise from the security guard, but she ignores him and HIGH CONTRAST: ĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚƌĞƚƵƌŶPaul his camera. He is True colors befuddled by the fact that she does not know Are shining through. him and pleads to her: SPEAK LOW IF YOU SPEAK LOVE: PAUL SIMON: Contrasting colors Don't take my Kodachrome away! Swirling like oceans Apart from each other. Bob Dylan pleads to the guard to return the camera to Paul: Anita Doth drank too much champagne and sees something completely different in the BOB DYLAN: painting by Hains: Please, Missus Henry Missus Henry, please! 2 UNLIMITED: Different faces I see Paul Simon believes that the security guard Some are happy would have allowed him to take photos if he Some in misery were a famous musician. He tells Bob: They express joy and pain.

PAUL SIMON: Can't say my name's well known You don't see my face in Rolling Stone.

Another wanderer tries to persuade the security guard to return Paul Simon his camera:

Anita Doth Brandy Clark THE PERISHERS: It's my heart you're stealing! Her friend Brandy Clark tells Anita:

The guard ignores all the comments and she BRANDY CLARK: walks away with WĂƵů͛ƐĐĂŵĞƌĂ͘The Right now, you're just drunk as skunk. wanderers try to forget the incident because

199 Pasta...Put it in the pizza The wanderers are amazed at the imagination Fish sticks...Put it in the pizza of the painters and the techniques that they Ketchup...Put it in the pizza used to create their works. Before going into Meatloaf...Uh, put it in the pizza. the next room of the gallery, the wanderers decide to have lunch to replenish their Frank Zappa quickly browses through the energies: menu and tells the waiter:

GENESIS: FRANK ZAPPA: It's one o'clock and time for lunch. I'm so hungry Can you bring me The wanderers agree and say: Something to eat Right away? MARY-KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN: We're feeling kind of hungry. The waiter asks Frank what he would like to order. He replies: COURTNEY BARNETT: I think I'm hungry. FRANK ZAPPA: Bouillia... bouilliabai? SPICE GIRLS: I wanna eat some food. Another wanderer tells the waiter:

SMALL FACES: SPICE GIRLS: I'm so hungry I'll eat all the food I could die! That you put on my plate.

THE GAME: The wanderers order their entrees and they My stomach is rumblin'. are served right away. The wanderers order their drinks: The wanderers enter a cafeteria nearby and say: SIX60: Bring me a glass of your finest wine. ROB BAILEY AND THE HUSTLE STANDARD: /͛ůůĞĂƚƚŝů/͛ŵĨĞĚ͘ COTTONWOOD CUTUPS: Give me two shots of whiskey ABBA: And a pint of Stout. All I do is eat and sleep and sing. Ed Sheeran brags: A wanderer says: ED SHEERAN: MARY-KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN: We drink the best lager. Gimme pizza. A wanderer comments on the type of beer he She looks at the menu and tells the waiter: dislikes and the one he likes:

MARY-KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN: THE QUEERS:

200 When it comes to drinking beer wanderers walk past the painting quickly, but Heineken is skunk piss the scene is so emotive that they return to And Miller sucks so bad study it more closely. They try to focus on the I only drink Bud. positive aspects, such as the fact that the snake and the dessert squirrel are able to The wanderers have dessert and then pay the adapt and survive, and they thrive in such dry bill. Some wanderers comment on how much conditions. However, the wanderers ĐĂŶ͛ƚŚĞůƉ they ate: noticing the dead cows and the tractor representing the humans who had to leave DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: their land due to the drought. I eat too much. John Lee Hooker tries to raise awareness of TONY RICH PROJECT: the fact that many children are dying from My stomach hurts! starvation in many places around the world:

DEFTONES: JOHN LEE HOOKER: ĂŶ͛ƚĞǀĞŶďƌĞĂƚŚĞ͊ Children crying for bread.

Jesse Hill says: Kimya Dawson looks at the painting and says:

COTTONWOOD CUTUPS: KIMYA DAWSON: I drank too much There's a surplus of food I got an ache in my head! Nobody should ever go to sleep hungry.

After leaving the cafeteria, the wanderers Natalie Merchant looks at the painting by walk to the next room in the gallery. Once Hogue and says: inside the cavernous room, they encounter the painting by Alexandre Hogue (1898 - 1994) 10000 MANIACS: ƚŝƚůĞĚ͞Les rescapés de la sécheresse͘͟ The rains have ended The blooms have gone.

Sinead K͛ŽŶŶŽƌ feels sad for the starving children and tells her peers in a dejected tone:

^/EK͛KEEKZ͗ I can eat my dinner In a fancy restaurant But nothing Can take away these blues.

͞>ĞƐƌĞƐĐĂƉĠƐĚĞůĂƐĠĐŚĞƌĞƐƐĞ͟ďǇ,ŽŐƵĞ

With their bellies full, the wanderers begin to feel shame at the fact that as musicians they could do more to help those who are less fortunate and that are facing starvation. The

201

͞DĂƌŝĂŐĞ͟ďǇ,ŝůĂ

The painting by Hila evokes scenes of war and ^ŝŶĞĂĚK͛ŽŶŶŽƌ destruction and the wanderers look at it for a few minutes. Gary Floyd becomes incensed. Looking at the painting by Hogue, the wanderers ponder about the social injustice that continues to occur in many countries. Some wanderers remind their peers that social injustice and suffering also occur in their home country and that change must start there:

DO OR DIE: You don't have to go that far.

MOTT THE HOOPLE: Its gotta start In your own back yard. Gary Floyd of The Dicks

Hawk Nelson says: Gary cannot hold his rage as he looks at the painting: HAWK NELSON: We can change the world THE DICKS: We can make a difference. WĞĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶƚŶŽĨƵĐŬŝŶ͛ǁĂƌ WĞĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶƚƚŽĨŝŐŚƚŶŽŵŽƌĞ. Paolo Nutini tells Hawk: Then Gary says about the U.S. pulling all the PAOLO NUTINI: troops out of Afghanistan: So let us change what we can And accept what we can't. THE DICKS: Thank you Mr. President. His peers agree and they continue their walk through the various rooms of the gallery. A Aaron Nordstrom comments on the wars painting by Edi Hila (1944 - ͿƚŝƚůĞĚ͞Mariage͟ caused by conflicts between different catches their attention. religions:

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GEMINI SYNDROME: No one ever wins a holy war If anybody dies.

Some of the wanderers criticize the events that followed the pullout of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Lowkey tells the detractors:

LOWKEY: Opposing the war in Afghanistan Does not make you pro-Taliban.

ŽůŽƌĞƐK͛ZŝŽƌĚĂŶŽĨdŚĞƌĂŶďĞƌƌŝĞƐ Bob Dylan expresses his rage against those who scheme to make war: Dolores tells her peers an anecdote of her recent visit to New York City: BOB DYLAN: You masters of war THE CRANBERRIES: You that build all the guns I came upon a man You that build the death planes He was sleeping You that build all the bombs On the streets and homeless Is your money that good? He said, "I fought in Vietnam." Will it buy you forgiveness? Beneath his shirt I think you will find He bore the mark with pride When your death takes its toll A two-inch deep incision All the money you made Carved into his side. Will never buy back your soul. The painting reminds Dolores of the innocent Roman Lochmann asks Bono: children who are suffering in war-torn countries. She says: DIE LOCHIS: Did you ever stop to notice THE CRANBERRIES: All the children dead from war? War child Victim of political pride Bono answers in the affirmative and tells Plant the seed Roman: Territorial greed We should mind the war child. U2: Where you live The wanderers agree that they must continue Should not decide opposing senseless wars. They plan to hold Whether you live concerts to raise awareness of this issue Or whether you die. among their fans. To other wanderers, the painting by Hila reminds them of the physical Dolores K͛Riordan looks at the painting by and political barriers that countries dominated Hila and starts shedding tears. by racist populism have built to isolate

203 themselves from the rest of the world. The We'll break down the walls! painting reminds them of the immigration issue, the callousness and corruption of border patrol agents, and how immigrants risk their lives seeking a better future for themselves and for their children. Brooke Fraser says:

HILLSONG UNITED: Let love tear down these walls!

Joe Elliot of Def Leppard points at the wall of division in the painting and exclaims:

DEF LEPPARD: Tear it down! Youth of Today

Mike Muir is furious by the fact that The wanderers make a pact that they will visit immigrant children were temporarily the U.S.-Mexico border and make their fans imprisoned in cages in the United States by aware of the tragic situation that immigrant President Trump. Mike wants to see all families are still facing there. The wanderers physical and sociopolitical barriers that divide continue their walk through the gallery. They countries torn down. He points at the wall in enter a dim room and notice a brightly-lit the painting and says: painting by Gerhard Richter (1932 - ) hanging

on a wall ƚŝƚůĞĚ͞Juni n° 527͘͟ SUICIDAL TENDENCIES:

Tear it down! It's time to bring The people back together That governments tear apart.

Other wanderers speak up against the status quo:

ART OF DYING: Nothing's gonna change Till I break these chains And I tear down the wall.

YOUTH OF TODAY: It's so easy to judge people ͞:ƵŶŝŶΣϱϮϳ͟ďǇZŝĐŚƚĞƌ By the way they seem to be To live life peacefully The painting by Richter leaves most wanderers Look beyond the fashion scratching their heads because they cannot Or the color of their skin make sense of its meaning. They look Look for what's inside everywhere in the painting and try to imagine Before you make up your mind objects or themes that the painting is

204 supposed to evoke but cannot come up with Maxi Priest tells his girlfriend as he embraces anything concrete. One of the wanderers asks her: his peers: MAXI PRIEST: CHRISTIAN THE DEMON: You are a human work of art. What the fuck is this shit? A wanderer who is trying to understand the The wanderers look at the painting by Richter symbolism in the painting by Richter turns to more closely but no one makes a comment. G- his peers and asks them: Dragon asks Cousin Stizz: ION DISSONANCE: G-DRAGON: Can someone please explain this to me? What bullshit is this?

Ion Disonance

Everyone remains silent. Liz Phair walks to where Andy Mineo is standing and asks him to explain to her the meaning of the painting:

G-Dragon LIZ PHAIR: Explain it to me. Cousin Stizz replies: Andy tells Liz: COUSIN STIZZ: Some shit I can't explain. ANDY MINEO: I am not the artist. Jandek is impressed by the painting and says: Bob Dylan turns his head from side to side as a JANDEK: sign of disapproval. Bob points to a different It's a work of art. painting nearby that catches his attention and says: Dean Martin tells his girlfriend as he kisses her: BOB DYLAN: /ĂŝŶ͛ƚŶŽŵŽŶŬĞǇ DEAN MARTIN: But I know what I like. You're my treasured work of art. No one dares to give an interpretation of the painting by Richter and the wanderers

205 continue walking through the gallery. Before THE SAME SUN: leaving the Centre Pompidou, the wanderers Hood up visit an exhibit where they encounter a Ski mask over my face painting by Jean Dubuffet (1901 - 1985) titled A backpack full of spray paint ͞Champ d'expansion (L 33)͘͟ No one in sight No one to fight to attain the glory I picture Michelangelo Looking at a blank ceiling Clean slate Blank canvas I measure success In terms of downtown graffiti.

Joe grabs his cell phone and shows his peers some of his graffiti masterpieces that he has left behind in many cities. He tells them:

THE SAME SUN: A vandal TŚĂƚ͛ƐŚŽǁƚŚĞǇĂůůƉĞƌĐĞŝǀĞŵĞ But check out the beauty Of my downtown graffiti /ƚ͛ƐŶŽƚũƵƐƚĂƌƚ Iƚ͛ƐĂƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƵƌĞ /ƚ͛ƐǀĞƌƐĂƚŝůŝƚǇ.

His peers admire :ŽĞ͛Ɛ paintings, but they disapprove of him painting on private ͞ŚĂŵƉĚΖĞǆƉĂŶƐŝŽŶ;>ϯϯͿ͟ďǇƵďƵĨĨĞƚ property. Many of the wanderers also paint as a hobby. They feel emboldened and Joe DellaValle is attracted to the painting and unabashed to show their peers their own examines it for several minutes. The other works of art. Some of them take out their cell wanderers continue walking to see the other phones and show each other their work: paintings in the room. However, they notice that their friend Joe remains captivated by ƵďƵĨĨĞƚ͛ƐƉĂŝŶƚŝŶŐĂŶĚƚŚĞǇǁĂůŬďĂĐŬ and stand behind him. Joe is amazed to see a painting resembling his own work. He walks closer to study every detail of the painting and feels vindicated by seeing that a painting similar to his works is considered a work of art worthy of exhibition at the Centre Pompidou. He tells his friends that he paints in a similar style. Joe narrates to his peers how he goes about creating his own masterpieces:

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Work by John Squire: Work by Joni Mitchell:

Work by Johny Cash:

Work by David Bowie:

207 Work by Bob Dylan: Work by John Mellencamp:

Work by Stevie Nicks: Work by Patti Smith:

208 Work by Pete Doherty:

Work by Charlie Brand:

Work by Mick Turner: Work by Colin Frangicetto:

209 Work by Rennie Sparks: Work by Pieta Brown:

Work by Ani DiFranco:

Work by David Childers:

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Work by Jackie Greene: Work by Matt Gangi:

Work by Wade Schuman: Work by Natalia Zuckerman:

dŚĞǁĂŶĚĞƌĞƌƐƉƌĂŝƐĞĞĂĐŚŽƚŚĞƌ͛Ɛworks. Murray Macleod tells a friend:

THE XCERTS: I still have your painting It's set on my wall.

211 The wanderers exit the Centre Pompidou. They take public transportation and get off on Rue SMALL FACES: Manin to walk from there back to their hotel. Why make me wait? As they walk, ƚŚĞǇĐĂŶ͛ƚŚĞůƉŶŽƚŝĐŝŶŐƚŚĞǀĂƐƚ and beautiful Parc des Buttes Chaumont. They Courtney tells him rudely: are attracted by the dense forestry and peaceful atmosphere that it evokes. Steve COURTNEY BARNETT: Marriott points to the park and tells his Put up or shut up! girlfriend Courtney Barnett: Steve asks Courtney: SMALL FACES: I'd like to go there now with you SMALL FACES: It's all too beautiful. Girl, treat me kind Please answer my question Why make me wait?

She explains to him the advantage of going to the park at night:

COURTNEY BARNETT: We can sit close in the dark We can swap clothes And drink wine all night.

He grabs ŽƵƌƚŶĞǇ͛Ɛ left hand and tells her:

Steve Marriott of Small Faces SMALL FACES: I got something to tell ya His girlfriend Courtney replies: Are ya listenin'?

COURTNEY BARNETT: Courtney assumes that Steve is about to I wanna walk through the park in the dark. propose marriage to her and tells him:

COURTNEY BARNETT: My hands are shaky My knees are weak /ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐĞĞŵƚŽstand On my own two feet.

Instead of proposing to her, Steve says in a detached manner:

SMALL FACES:

Courtney Barnett Sometimes I feel Like a frustrated child Steve replies: I got everything I want 212 And there's nothing that I need Steve says: I can't stop my brain From running wild. SMALL FACES: Things could work out Courtney makes a face of disappointment and Just like I want them to tells him: If I could have the other half of you.

COURTNEY BARNETT: She releases her hand from his grasp and tells Have you got some money saved up him: For those rainy days? You should start COURTNEY BARNETT: Some sort of trust fund Touch is like a tourist Just in case you fail. You know when you are home It's not that I'm a purist He replies: It's just I'd rather be alone.

SMALL FACES: Steve exclaims dejected: If at times it seems our love won't work I tell you honey SMALL FACES: It's all part of my way of giving I sacrificed to make you want me And I'm giving it all to you. Now your gonna leave me!

Courtney says in a sad tone: Courtney says:

COURTNEY BARNETT: COURTNEY BARNETT: Last week I turned twenty-four I am just a reflection I'm growing older Of what you really wanna see. Every time I blink my eyes. Steve tells her tenderly: Steve tells her: SMALL FACES: SMALL FACES: I'm always thinking of you baby All my life I've known your face You've really got the hold on me. I got a feeling that I know you. Courtney tells him: Courtney says: COURTNEY BARNETT: COURTNEY BARNETT: Thank you for cooking for me Put me on a pedestal You're so subservient And I'll only disappoint. Why are you so eager to please?

Then she adds: He caresses her hand and tells her:

COURTNEY BARNETT: SMALL FACES: I don't ask too much of you. All I want to do Is talk to you.

213 the galleries of Centre Pompidou. Frankie Courtney smiles and tells him: Bridge says:

COURTNEY BARNETT: THE SATURDAYS: I just might I'm tired Take you up on your offer. I just wanna lie back down.

Steve embraces her and says: Mike Herrera asks his friend Travis Tritt:

SMALL FACES: MXPX: I'm happy just to be with you Do your feet hurt? And loving you the way I do. Travis replies: Courtney replies: TRAVIS TRITT: COURTNEY BARNETT: I'm just too tired. I'm sorry that I lost my patience You deserve better. Julian Casablancas wants to trespass the park, but he is not physically able at the moment She kisses him in the mouth. They continue and tells his peers: walking to the hotel hand in hand. Steve looks at her and says: THE STROKES: I'm just way too tired. SMALL FACES: All I have to say to you today They walk around the park to find a place I'm happy where they can enter unnoticed, and then Hope I stay that way. return to the Studio Paris Buttes Chaumont for the night. There, they scheme a plan to enter Then he adds: the park the next day after it closes. They have love and romance in their mind and they want SMALL FACES: to have the park all for themselves. They plan I love this life I live to turn the Parc des Buttes Chaumont into the And I wanna love it with you. Garden of Eden for one night.

Courtney tells him in a sensual manner: ************************************* COURTNEY BARNETT: SCENE 3 - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida >Ğƚ͛ƐŐŽƉůĂŶƚĂƚƌĞĞ You bring the spade The next scene takes place the following /͛ůůďƌŝŶŐƚŚĞƐĞĞĚƐ! evening. Dusk is setting in and the wanderers are in their hotel rooms getting ready for their The two lovers run through the streets of Paris rendezvous at the Parc des Buttes Chaumont. to their hotel room like two kids and leave dŚĞǇĂƌĞƚƌǇŝŶŐƚŽĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞǁŚĂƚƚŚĞǇ͛ůůďĞ their peers walking behind. All the wanderers wearing on this special night. Ed Kowalczyk want to explore the park, but they feel tired of puts on a tight blue t-shirt that shows his all the walking they did visiting the rooms in

214 muscles and looks at himself in the mirror. Liking his look, he tells his roommates with a beaming smile:

LIVE: This is how I'll go out tonight Dressed in blue.

Wesley Schultz gives Ed a piece of advice:

THE LUMINEERS: Smile less

And dress up some more. Paolo Nutini

Paolo is delighted by how comfortable the Hubbard shoes are and tells a friend:

PAOLO NUTINI: Suddenly everything is right ͚Đause I'm wearing My brand-new shoes.

Trey Anastasio is putting on a colorful t-shirt Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers and designer glasses. He says to Brian Bannon: The weather report forecasts a windy night, so Wesley tells Ed: PHISH: I can't decide THE LUMINEERS: Should I spend my adolescent days Tie up your scarf real tight. Wearing tie-dyes or Vuarnets? Prep school hippie Paolo Nutini takes out his torn green Vans and Or hip school preppie? puts on a pair of brand-new Hubbard shoes and walks around the room.

215 Robert tells him:

THE APPLES IN STEREO: If you want to wear a hat You'd better get one That looks better than that.

Robert ůŽŽŬƐĐůŽƐĞůǇĂƚƚŚĞǁĂŶĚĞƌĞƌ͛ƐĂƚƚŝƌĞ and tells him:

THE APPLES IN STEREO: The suit that you are wearing Makes me think That you are trying to offend.

Robert turns his gaze to the left and sees Hank Green wearing torn jeans and an old blue t-

shirt. Brian replies:

JFA: You're a prep and that's a fact Originality you've always lacked.

A wanderer is in front of the mirror and he is trying out a new hat. He puts it on, then rotates it downward and puts on a tie. Liking what he sees, he asks Robert Schneider of The Apples in Stereo for his opinion.

Hank Green

Robert tells Hank:

THE APPLES IN STEREO: You must stop dressing like a slob.

Hank tells Robert:

HANK GREEN: Jeans are pretty great They're durable and comfortable They're pants made out of plants So it's hard to argue they're unethical Apples in Stereo ʹ Robert Schneider seated And a shirt can say a little or a lot.

216 Robert tells Hank what he needs to wear this He points to each article of clothing that he is special night: wearing and tells Hank and Robert:

THE APPLES IN STEREO: ZZ TOP: When a suit Clean shirt Is what you need to wear New shoes Get one that makes you Silk suit Look like a square. Black tie Gold watch Hank tells Robert: Diamond ring Cufflinks HANK GREEN: Stick pin What I love most I ain't missin' not a single thing. It's that it tells you very little About what lies beneath these clothes He points to the right pocket in his pants and Just by looking at me says: You would never know If I'm a thousandaire or a billionaire. ZZ TOP: I don't worry Robert knows that Hank is a very wealthy 'cause my wallet's fat. philanthropist and tells him: The boastful wanderer tells Hank and Robert: THE APPLES IN STEREO: Heard about your fame. ZZ TOP: Black shades The philanthropic Hank replies: White gloves Lookin' sharp HANK GREEN: 'Cause every girl crazy Well my goal is to make this 'bout a sharp dressed man. Into a better planet And I don't take that lightly. Robert Schneider is impressed but ĐĂŶ͛ƚĂĨĨŽƌĚ ŚŝƐƌŽŽŵŵĂƚĞ͛ƐƚƌĞŶĚǇůŝĨĞƐƚǇůĞ. Robert tells A long-bearded wanderer who is immaculately the braggart that he will definitely impress the dressed overhears their conversation. ladies tonight:

THE APPLES IN STEREO: I know you'll do fine.

However, Brian Brannon dislikes the cowboy attire and cocky attitude of the sharply dressed wanderer and tells his roommates:

JFA: Now he's gone country too? I hate trendys ͚Đuz they're dumb.

217 FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: The looking glass So shiny and new.

Clementine says:

PSYCHIC TEMPLE (Feat. CHERRY GLAZER): Let me comb your hair.

JFA

Then Brian tells the sharply-dressed wanderer:

JFA: You suck, you beardo!

The two roommates exchange insults and have to be restrained to keep a fistfight from Clementine Creevy breaking out. In a different room of the hotel, As Clementine combs &ůŽƌĞŶĐĞ͛ƐŚĂŝƌ, Florence several female wanderers are also dressing up looks at Clementine through the mirror and for a romantic night at the park. The beds and tells her: sofas are full of skirts, dresses and shoes. Florence Welch is sitting in front of a dressing FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: bureau. I'll put on my fancy hat We'll be dressed up all in blue.

Clementine ƚƌŝĞƐƚŽĐŽŵď&ůŽƌĞŶĐĞ͛ƐŚĂŝƌďƵƚ finds it hard to do so. She tells Florence:

CHERRY GLAZER: You have greasy hair.

Florence says:

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: ŽŶ͛ƚůŝĞƚŽŵĞ͘

Clementine tries once again to comb &ůŽƌĞŶĐĞ͛ƐŚĂŝƌďƵƚƚŚĞĐŽŵď gets stuck in her hair. Clementine ĞǆĂŵŝŶĞƐ&ůŽƌĞŶĐĞ͛ƐŚĂŝƌĂŶĚ tells her: Florence Welch

CHERRY GLAZER: Florence tells her friend Clementine Creevy: There's gum in your hair!

218 Florence thanks Clementine for the advice. Florence responds angrily: Florence walks over to the full-size mirror to look at herself. Clementine tells Florence: FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: I'm not calling you a liar CHERRY GLAZER: Just don't lie to me. You have a big butt.

^ĞĞŝŶŐƚŚĂƚ&ůŽƌĞŶĐĞĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚďĞůŝĞǀĞŚĞƌ͕ Florence smiles in approval. Courtney Love Clementine looks around the room and says to looks at Florence and says: herself: HOLE: CHERRY GLAZER: You look good in my dress! I need validation. Florence thanks Courtney for letting her use Clementine grabs a pair of scissors and cuts a her dress on this special night. Florence looks ƉŝĞĐĞŽĨ&ůŽƌĞŶĐĞ͛ƐŚĂŝƌǁŚĞƌĞƚŚĞŐƵŵŐŽƚ for her evening shoes but cannot find them: stuck and shows it to Florence. As soon as Florence sees the evidence, she apologizes and FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: tells Clementine: I lost my shoes!

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: Sandra van Nieuwland tells Florence not to /͛ǀĞďĞĞŶďůŝŶĚ͘ worry because she will let Florence borrow her white shoes: Clementine kisses Florence in her right cheek. Florence tells Clementine: SANDRA van NIEUWLAND: You can wear my shoes. FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: When you kiss me I am happy enough.

Clementine caresses &ůŽƌĞŶĐĞ͛ƐĨĂĐĞ and tells her:

CHERRY GLAZER: Your face like porcelain.

Clementine gives Florence a piece of advice for tonight͛ƐƌĞŶĚĞǌǀŽƵƐǁŝƚh her lover:

CHERRY GLAZER: Be careful of the curse

That falls on young lovers Sandra van Nieuwland Starts so soft and sweet And turns them to hunters. Their roommates are trying out some dresses. Monica tells a friend:

219

MONICA: My dress fits me so nice. My hair lookin' so right.

Patty Loveless

Monica All the wanderers finish dressing up and exit their hotel rooms to meet outside the Parc des Her friend Leona says: Buttes Chaumont at the appointed time. John Legend grabs his girlfriend Keri Hilson by the LEONA NAESS: hand and says to her as they exit the Studio Gonna put lipstick on tonight Paris Buttes: Gonna wear a dress The one that shows my legs. JOHN LEGEND: Let´s go to the park Gabriella Cilmi warns Leona: I wanna kiss you underneath the stars Maybe we´ll go too far GABRIELLA CILMI: We just don´t care. The weather will be cold.

Patty Loveless hears Gabriella, grabs a coat, and says:

PATTY LOVELESS: This coat it suits me

And keeps me warm John Legend Keri Hilson It's good in the winter It's good in the storm. Keri replies:

KERI HILSON: Tonight We're gonna touch a little different

220 'cause tonight spot that they identified the day before and We're gonna kiss a little different enter unnoticed. Once they are all inside, they I'll control your body tonight. look around in amazement. They are gleeful, believing that they have the entire park to The wanderers walk to the Parc des Buttes themselves for the rest of the night. Chaumont at a leisurely pace and they reach the Rue Botzaris.

Bono is amazed at the vast amount of foliage in the surroundings. He points to a forest in Will Joseph Cook embraces his girlfriend who the distance and tells Amber Rubarth: is a member of Spica and tells her: U2: WILL JOSEPH COOK: Where I grew up You should know There weren't many trees Tu es belle There were no hills at all I love you so! The land was flat.

She tells him: Amber points to the trees blown by the wind and tells Bono: SPICA: Tonight is the night AMBER RUBARTH: When we will become one. The trees are dancing.

She looks at the sky and says:

AMBER RUBARTH: There's a full moon in Paris.

Van Morrison tells Joni Mitchell:

Spica VAN MORRISON: They kiss and walk along Rue Botzaris hand- Baby, it's so quiet in-hand. All the wanderers reach the park, So peaceful in here. which has closed for the day. They find the

221 Joni looks forward to enjoying the night with We're in heaven. Van:

JONI MITCHELL: Once in a while In a big blue moon There comes a night like this.

Katherine Jenkins tells her lover Caleb Oliver:

KATHERINE JENKINS: Tell me I'm not dreaming Tell me that I'm wide awake Tell me that this feeling Will never go away.

Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa points to the dark forest and says:

VANESSA CARLTON: Our love will light the way.

Bjork is overwhelmed with joy because she will enjoy the company of her boyfriend all night Katherine Jenkins long. She tells a friend:

Caleb kisses her and tells her tenderly: BJORK: You're all alone DECYFER DOWN: And so peaceful until... Here I am You fall in love Forever with you. Zing boom! The sky up above Trey Songz looks around the park in Zing boom! amazement. He tells his girlfriend Vanessa Is caving in Carlton: Wow bam! You've never been so nuts about a guy TREY SONGZ: You wanna laugh Pinch me if I'm dreaming! You wanna cry.

Vanessa hugs him and tells him sweetly:

VANESSA CARLTON: When you're lying here in my arms

222 Marie Hecht plans to enjoy this unique experience all night long and tells her girlfriend:

SOUND OF SEDUCTION: /ΖůůƐƚĂǇƵŶƚŝů/͛m satisfied.

Before dispersing, the wanderers plan their escape: if a security guard detects one of them, that wanderer will alert his peers and they will escape by running to the same location through which they entered. The Bjork trespassers scatter throughout the park. Gary Moore points at a road surrounded by shrubs Cole Porter expresses his joy of being in Paris and flowers and tells his friend Tori Amos: and tells his girlfriend: GARY MOORE: COLE PORTER: I'm goin' out walkin' What a night of nights Walking down through the park For people in love I'm gonna walk in the moonlight No city I know Till the night gets dark. Gives romance Such a chance to grow.

Cole Porter Gary Moore

Then Cole says: Tori tells him:

COLE PORTER: TORI AMOS: Paris tells lovers I'll be walking with you. Love is supreme

Wake up your dream The two converse as they walk together and And make love. disappear out of view. Bernard Sumner of New

Order tells a friend:

223

NEW ORDER: I like walking in the park When it gets late at night I move round in the dark And leave when it gets light.

Patrick Sheehy

The two lovers run hand in hand as fast as they can and disappear from view. In a large open area of the park, many wanderers congregate in the grass in a circular pattern Bernard Sumner of New Order facing each other. They are dressed in different fashion styles. Some are dressed as Rachel Platten points to the dark and densely their favorite cosplay characters. The forested section of the park and tells her wanderers are brainstorming ideas to develop boyfriend Patrick Sheehy: and stage a short play before they disperse to enjoy the rest of the night. Some wanderers RACHEL PLATTEN: volunteer to participate in writing the script, There are places up here we can hide. others have come dressed in costumes to act in the play and the rest of them will be the spectators. Once the tasks have been assigned, the wanderers get up and get to work. The requirements for the play are these:

1) The playwrights and actors must write and rehearse the play within 30 minutes. 2) The theme of the play must be about love and romance.

Rachel Platten The wanderers disperse to different locations to develop and rehearse the play. Once the 30 Patrick sets off running in that direction and minutes have elapsed, they reunite in the tells Rachel: open grassy area. The excited spectators sit in the grass in a circular configuration. The play WALKING ON CARS: is titled ͞hŶĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů>ŽǀĞ͟. The audience Catch me if you can! applauds and the play begins.

224 ͞hŶĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů>ŽǀĞ͟ by Luis Soto-Ortiz She remains standing in the same spot and Main protagonists: Huta and BoA says with a shaky voice:

BOA: /͛ŵŶĞƌǀŽƵƐĂďŽƵƚ Your heightened status.

Huta points at the paintings and the piano and tells BoA:

HUTA: Huta BoA /ƚ͛ƐŶŽƚůŝŬĞǁŚĂƚǇŽƵŚĂǀĞŬŶŽǁŶ͘

Huta grabs his keys to open the front door of ŽŝƐŝŶĂǁĞĂŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚŚĞůƉĂĚŵŝƌŝŶŐŚŽǁ his house and he and his friend BoA walk Huta can be so organized, tidy and debonair. inside. BoA looks around in amazement at She thinks of her humble abode and how how organized the house is. Everything looks different it is from his, and she tells him: clean and brand new. There are beautiful flowers in a sunny area next to the window. BOA: The Baldwin piano and abstract paintings by You give me good inspiration. Mike Kanemitsu and Leonardo Nierman gives the living room an air of elegance and Huta tells her with an air of vanity and intellectualism. The ornaments on the study conceit: table are charming, and the GoFit Pro stability ball suggests that staying fit and healthy is a HUTA: priority for Huta. He notices that BoA is I know baby standing at the door open-mouthed and /ƚ͛ƐŶŽƚůŝŬĞƚŚŝƐĂŶǇǁŚĞƌĞĞůƐĞ͘ laughs. Huta points at the items in the living room and tells BoA: She tells Huta how she feels:

HUTA: BOA: Welcome to ma world! Like a girl meeting a Prince.

BoA is not paying attention to him and looking BoA walks around the living room. She around in amazement. He tries once again to touches the lush fabric of the sofa, the pearl- catch her attention and tells her: white keys of the piano, and looks at the paintings and the ornaments. Then, she gets HUTA: close to him and smiles seductively. Her Welcome to ma zone! beautiful face turns him on. Huta starts waving his hand around his face as if he is hot. BoA suddenly realizes that Huta is speaking to He tells BoA: her and says: HUTA: BOA: dŚĞƌĞ͛ƐƚŽŽŵƵĐŚŚĞĂƚ͘ /͛ŵƐŽƌƌǇ͘

225 He excuses himself and tells her: BOA: HUTA: Tell me what I mean to you Stay where you are. I just wanna know How you feel about me. As Huta does not drink alcoholic beverages, he goes to the kitchen and pours raspberry juice ,ƵƚĂĐĂŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚǁŽƌĚƐƚŽƚĞůůBoA that into two glasses. He returns to the living room he is deeply in love with her. He simply says: and gives one glass to BoA and says: HUTA: HUTA: Every little gesture of you /͛ůůŬĞĞƉǇŽƵŚǇĚƌĂƚĞĚ͘ Drives me crazy.

Huta asks BoA to sit in the sofa. He plays a BoA had always ignored him at work and piano sonatina that he composed recently and treated him badly whenever he approached to he dedicates it to her. She feels honored by spoke to her. Now she realizes that he has a being the person who inspired him to write the deep affection for her and that he is a good sonatina. After Huta finishes playing, BoA says person with a kind heart. She feels guilty of with delight that she realizes he is the man of her past behavior toward him: her dreams: BOA: BOA: I acted out of character. Everything is already perfect with you! Huta acknowledges to her that he has always He sits next to her and tells her: loved her and misses her when she is not around: HUTA: zŽƵĚŽŶ͛ƚŚĂǀĞƚŽƐĂǇĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐ HUTA: Your honest eyes speak for you. I watch movies alone ƐŝĨŝƚ͛ƐŶŽƚŚŝng BoA can feel his love for her and she blushes. But sometimes She tells Huta: I miss you so much dŚĂƚ/ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐƚĂŶĚŝƚ͘ BOA: You treat me She apologizes for the way that she treated >ŝŬĞ/͛ŵƚŚĞďĞƐƚƚŚŝŶŐ him in the past, especially the words that she That happened to you. called him:

Huta tells BoA: BOA: tŽƌĚƐ/ĚŽŶ͛ƚƵƐƵĂůůǇƐĂǇ HUTA: Hurtful words different than what I think. ĂďǇ͕/ĐĂŶ͛ƚĞǆƉƌĞƐƐ Everything I have inside. Huta kisses her hand and tells her with a smile: BoA wants to know how he feels about her. She tells Huta with passion:

226 HUTA: She feels her heart throbbing faster and she ŽŶ͛ƚǁŽƌƌǇ͘ again touches her pounding bosom. She tells him: BoA sees Huta for what he truly is: a benevolent person worthy of her love. She BOA: feels a genuine affection for him and a sexual It's a crazy love attraction toward him that she had never felt It pulses through me! before. BoA touches her bosom and says: Huta looks at her breasts and smiles. BoA tells BOA: him: This unfamiliar throbbing of my heart! BOA: Huta gets up and brings BoA more raspberry Can you hear my heart? ũƵŝĐĞ͘ŽĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚƚŽŚĂǀĞ,ƵƚĂŝŶŚĞƌĂƌŵƐ͘ Bouncing now She kisses him and says: Beating now /ƚ͛ƐĂůůfor you. BOA: Baby come and kiss my lips She asks him to touch her breasts. Huta senses ŽŶ͛ƚĚĞůĂǇŝƚĂŶǇŵŽƌĞ her strong palpitations. He feels his pulse Let this kiss stop time. ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐƌĂƉŝĚůǇĂƐŚĞƚŽƵĐŚĞƐĂǁŽŵĂŶ͛Ɛ breast for the first time. Concerned about his Huta is shy and feels a hot wave pass through increased palpitation, he lets go of her. Huta his body. He again waves his hands near his tells BoA: face. He gets up and looks through the window at the sky and tells BoA: HUTA: You make me high HUTA: Heartbeats start to get faster. It will be hotter this night. Huta and BoA become sexually aroused and BoA gets up and looks through the window. start to feel light-headed. They sit on the sofa She tells Huta: and BoA tells Huta:

BOA: BOA: The sky looks especially clearer I feel dizzy Love descends on the two of us. ƵƚĂƚƚŚĞƐĂŵĞƚŝŵĞ͕ŝƚ͛ƐƐǁĞĞƚ͘

ŽŶŽƚŝĐĞƐ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐƐŚǇŶĞƐƐ͘She looks at him She takes out some pills and swallows them with a sunny smile and declares her love for with the raspberry juice. She tells him that her him: doctor prescribed the pills to her to help her cope with her stress. Huta warns her: BOA: Our eyes are into each other HUTA: Our hearts face each other Beware of addiction. /͛ŵŝŶůŽǀĞǁŝƚŚǇŽƵ͊

227 Boa thanks him for caring about her well- Huta tells BoA: being. BoA looks at his face and caresses it. Then she says: HUTA: /ĨǇŽƵĚŽŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁŵĞ BOA: zŽƵ͛ůůĞǀĞŶƚƵĂůůǇĐĂƚĐŚƵƉ͘ You are so beautiful. She tells him: Huta examines her face closely and tries to make sense of her sexual identity. He BOA: expresses his love for her: zŽƵ͛ƌĞƚŚĞƚǇƉĞŽĨguy I waited for You͛ƌĞƐŽůŽǀĂďůĞ͘ HUTA: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚĐĂƌĞŝĨǇŽƵ͛ƌĞ Huta leaves his shyness aside and kissed BoA Man, passionately. He proposes marriage and BoA tŽŵĂŶ͙ joyfully accepts the proposal. Huta wants to show BoA that he is well-liked, and that he has BoA interjects and says: a lot of good friends whom he has helped, and who have helped him in the past when he BOA: went through difficult situations. Huta sees Feels good to be a woman! that this is a good opportunity to introduce BoA to some of his closest friends. Huta grabs She tells Huta that she used to be bullied at his cellphone and calls two of them. He asks school: them to join him for lunch and they accept the invitation. Huta asks his two friends to bring a BOA: dish because it is going to be a potluck party They always made fun of me to celebrate his future marriage to BoA. Because I looked different. While Huta and BoA wait for his two friends to Huta tells BoA: arrive, he shows BoA the GoFit Pro ball that he uses every day during his workout exercises. HUTA: She expresses interest in buying one and Huta Social position invites her to use it: Skin color Old or young HUTA: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚĐĂƌĞĂďŽƵƚƚŚĂƚĂƚĂůů͘ Let yourself go and play!

Knowing that he will love her unconditionally, She tells him in a sensual tone: she tells him: BOA: BOA: >Ğƚ͛ƐŵĂŬĞŝƚĨƵŶ͘ There are nice girls Friends I can rely on, baby BoA grabs her hair and ties it down in the But you are the only one shape of cat ears. Who brings me happiness.

228 BOA: Are you nervous? I'm excited!

BoA asks Huta to hold her in his arms while ŚĞ͛ƐŽŶƚŽƉŽĨƚŚĞďĂůůďƵƚŚĞis reluctant to do so. She tells Huta:

BoA BOA: Are you frantic shy? BoA performs yoga exercises with the ball. She /͛ŵŶŽƚĂĨƌĂŝĚ͊ teaches Huta how to meditate on top of the ball without falling. Her nimbleness and Huta stands on top of the ball after some excellent physical conditioning impress Huta. effort. Then he lifts her with his arms. She says He grabs the ball and starts doing his typical with excitement: yoga exercises which are quite simple in comparison to hers. Then, they stretch their BOA: hands and feet and use the ball at the same Woo, woo! time. He says with excitement: Here we go &ĞĞůůŝŬĞ/͛ŵĨůǇŝŶŐ͊ HUTA: /͛ŵĨůĞǆŝŶ͛ǁŝƚŚǇĂ͊ BoA asks Huta:

She intertwines her arms and feet with his BOA: purposely to feel the warmth of his body and I am holding onto you to arouse his erogenous zones. Once Can you handle me? intertwined, she tells him: Huta responds in the affirmative. He holds her BOA: with his hands as she wraps her legs around I need your touch him. Their faces touch. The physical contact Baby, kiss me softly. between them is so intimate that BoA tells Huta: Huta kisses BoA in her cheeks and in her mouth. She says: BOA: People say that love is all the same BOA: ƵƚǇŽƵ͛ƌĞƐƉĞĐŝĂů͘ Amazing kiss! Then she tells him: The two lovers continue doing yoga routines with the exercise ball. They slide with it and BOA: bounce on it. BoA wants him to lift her with his I fall in love with you hands while he is standing on top of the ball. Want to take you into paradise. Huta is afraid of falling down and injuring her. BoA notices his hesitation to get on top of the ball and tells him:

229 Huta tells BoA as he caresses her hair with his My heart is beating faster. mouth: As they are about to undress for lovemaking, HUTA: the doorbell rings. Huta and BoA had Every minute and second forgotten about the Potluck. They arrange tĞ͛ůůďĞĨĞĞůŝŶŐĞĂĐŚŽƚŚĞƌĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞůǇ͘ their attire and fix their hair as quickly as possible. Then Huta opens the door. To his She says: surprise, his two friends invited other people whom Huta had never met. The strangers BOA: have a brash and rowdy demeanor. Huta My heart is racing stands at the door pensive, trying to decide if I can be your lady he should let them in or not. Huta notices that You can be my baby. everyone is carrying warm dishes and pastries and they seem friendly. Reluctantly, Huta lets She then proceeds to take their sensual the potluckers inside his home. interaction to the next level: One by one, the merry potluckers enter the BOA: house and greet Huta and BoA. Huta tries to I like action! recognize any familiar faces but he does not I wanna be touched! know any of them. Yet, he smiles politely and thanks them for coming. Huta is relieved to ŽĐĂŶ͛ƚƌĞƐŝƐƚĂŶĚŬŝƐƐĞƐŚŝŵǁŝůĚůǇĂƐŚĞ see one of his friends walk in. She is a member holds her. Huta loses his balance and they fall of the group DIA. to the floor. He hits his elbow in the study table and she hits her knee. She apologizes for making him lose his balance. BoA tells him:

BOA: Are you hurting as much as me? I'll cure your injured wings.

She caresses his elbow and he caresses her knee. They sit on the sofa and continue kissing passionately to make their physical pain go away. She notices how pure his intentions are HuƚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚ and tells him: ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚ had called Huta earlier to let BOA: him know that she had invited her friends to zŽƵ͛ƌĞĂĐƚƵĂůůǇŝŶŶŽĐĞŶƚĂŶĚƉƵƌĞ the potluck but Huta, being busy with BoA, did Everything about you is lovable. not notice the message in his cellphone. She says to him: Then she tells him: DIA: BOA: Pick up the phone! My senses are awakening Once again

230 Huta apologizes to her. His friend turns ƐŚĞŶĞĞĚƐƚŽĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞƚŚĞƉŽƚůƵĐŬǁŝƚŚ:ĂǇ͛Ɛ around coquettishly to show Huta her assistance. More potluckers come in carrying cheerleader attire. She points at her two a variety of dishes and pastries. They tell Huta beautiful ponytails and tells him while what they brought: ignoring BoA: HAHA: DIA: Budae-jjigae. Look at me! Am I beautiful today? YOONCELL: Everyone looked at me Hot Noodles. They said I changed a bit. CIBO MATTO: Huta looks at BoA and notices that she is BBQ. becoming impatient. Huta tells his friend that ƐŚĞůŽŽŬƐďĞĂƵƚŝĨƵů͘,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚƐĂǇƐ͞,ŝ͟ƚŽ AYA HIRANO: BoA in an emotionally detached manner. To Pizza. make BoA jealous, ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚ points to all the guys present and tells BoA how surprised RED VELVET: ƐŚĞŝƐŽĨƚŚĞĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶƐŚĞ͛ƐŐĞƚƚŝŶŐĨƌŽŵ Ice cream cake. them: FIESTAR: DIA: Apple Pie. All these guys keep staring at me. F(X): BoA looks at her red cheerleader microskirt Milk. and tells her sternly: DAYBREAK: BOA: Popcorn. Why the look of confusion? You shoulda known. Other potluckers place the food on the table and introduce themselves to Huta and BoA. ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚƚŽƵĐŚĞƐŚĞƌŚĂŝƌĂŶĚƚĞůůƐŽ One of the potluckers is laughing loudly and proudly: seems to have been drinking. She approaches the hosts and says: DIA: They love my Ponytail! COSMIC GIRLS: Nice to meet you! A potlucker passes by, caresses her ponytails and whispers in her ear: Then she tells them:

JAY PARK: COSMIC GIRLS: Baby me like you I had a drink I'll make you feel so good. Trying to get some comfort.

,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚĞǆĐƵƐĞƐŚĞƌƐĞůĨ͕ŚŽůĚƐ:ĂǇWĂƌŬ͛Ɛ The drunk Cosmic Girl is about to collapse to hand and walks away giving the excuse that the floor but Huta quickly grabs her to keep

231 her from falling. Huta asks the Cosmic Girl if she wants to sit down. She thanks Huta and tells him not to worry about her:

COSMIC GIRLS: Thank you very much I'm fine I feel good It's fun to be here.

The Cosmic Girl walks away to grab something G.NA to eat. A Japanese potlucker introduces herself to the hosts as Aya Hirano. BoA asks her: G.NA tells Huta in a sensual tone:

BOA: G.NA: Hello, how have you been? Hello, nice to meet you zŽƵ͛ƌĞƉƌĞƚƚŝĞƌ Aya Hirano responds: Than I thought you would be!

AYA HIRANO: Huta smiles sheepishly and embraces BoA, Meeting with everyone who gives G.NA a cold stare of jealousy. Then I feel that I've become stronger. G.NA tells Huta while looking at BoA:

,ƵƚĂĂŶĚŽĚŽŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁǁŚĂƚƚo make of her G.NA: response and smile in confusion. Then Aya /ŚĞĂƌǇŽƵ͛ǀĞďĞĞŶůŽŽŬŝŶŐ tells them: For a good person lately I also heard that ǇŽƵ͛ƌĞůŽŶĞůǇ͘ AYA HIRANO: Today is the one day Huta is noticeably ƵŶĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞďǇ'͘E͛Ɛ That all I want to do words. He tells G.NA that BoA is his fiancée. Is eat my favorite food G.NA looks at BoA and gives her a cold smile. And my diet? I DON'T CARE! G.NA puts her hand on ,ƵƚĂ͛Ɛ left shoulder and tells him: The three start laughing. Then, a sound of a rumbling stomach is heard. Aya says to them: G.NA: I think this will be an okay fate. AYA HIRANO: Oops! I can hear my stomach. Then G.NA walks away to grab some food and eats with her friends. A potlucker enters the Aya apologizes and walks away to serve house and bows her head to greet Huta and herself some food. Another potlucker BoA. Then she tells BoA and Huta: approaches Huta and introduces herself to him as G.NA. KOKIA: Hello, Hello!

232

Kokia

Huta and BoA reciprocate her greeting. Kokia is carrying a goose pet and gives it to them as a gift. They thank Kokia for their new pet. Huta takes the goose to his garden and gives it food and water. The three return inside the Member of Milk Tea house. Kokia looks at the beutiful house and the merry potluckers who are gathering and BoA asks her how she cooked it. The member tells Huta: of Milk Tea gladly gives her the recipe:

KOKIA: MILKTEA: I love cheerful places Boil the water well Happiness will gather. Insert the soup mix Insert the noodles Kokia points to the food on the table and asks And boil it even more Huta: Crack an egg Chop up some scallions KOKIA: Melt some cheese What do you see in front of you? And cut up some ham.

,ƵƚĂĂŶƐǁĞƌƐƉůĂŝŶůǇ͞&ŽŽĚ͘͟<ŽŬŝĂĐŽƌƌĞĐƚƐ BoA thanks her for the recipe and the the him by waving her hands in the air and saying: member of Milk Tea says:

KOKIA: MILKTEA: A world that's overflowing dŚŝƐŝƐƚŚĞŽŶůǇƚŚŝŶŐ/͛ŵŐŽŽĚĂƚ With so many fascinating colors! Though I wish I could do more /͛ŵŶŽƚũĞĂůŽƵƐ Kokia excuses herself and walks away to grab Of the high-end restaurants. some food. BoA tells her: All the potluckers find a place to sit to enjoy their meal and their conversation. BoA loves BOA: the Ramen that one of the members of the You make me laugh! duo Milk Tea brought.

233 Luna, a member of the group f(x), walks over to where Huta and BoA are seated eating Ramen and introduces herself.

B.I from iKON Luna from f(x) B.I greets Huta and BoA and then B.I tells Luna ůŽŽŬƐĂƚ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĨĂĐĞĂŶĚĂƐŬƐŚŝŵ͗ Huta:

F(X): iKON: Why do you look tired today? Long time no see You look pathetic. How have you been?

Huta tells Luna that he spent the entire Huta responds by saying that he is fine and morning cleaning the house and doing yoga. that he is glad that he accepted his invitation. Luna does not believe him and says to Huta Huta asks B.I why he arrived late. B.I gives him and BoA with a devilish smile as if suspecting an honest response and tells him that he had they were making love all morning: a hard time finding his house:

F(X): iKON: Tell me honestly. I got lost on the way.

Huta explains that he was doing yoga with Then B.I grabs a bottle of liquor and drinks it BoA and that he overdid it, causing him to lose as if he were drinking water, and says: too much energy. Luna believes him and says: iKON: F(X): I just wanna get drunk /͛ǀĞĂůǁĂǇƐďĞĞŶůŝŬĞƚŚĂƚƚŽŽ͘ tŚĂƚ͛ƐŐŽŽĚŝƐŐŽŽĚ We goin dumb & dumber. Luna returns to her seat to the relief of the hosts. Moments later, the other close friend Then B.I tells Huta: that Huta invited (B.I of the group iKON) arrives with a box full of liquor bottles, but iKON: without any dish. You look like a penguin.

234 Huta becomes irritated by the insult. Huta tells GFRIEND: B.I that he should not be drinking. His friend Do I resemble you or you resemble me? tells Huta: Her boyfriend replies: iKON: Is hanging out with my friends EXO: For the first time in a while /͛ŵĂǁŽůĨĂŶĚǇŽƵ͛ƌĞĂďĞĂƵƚǇ͘ Such a big crime? His girlfriend says: Huta explains to B.I that drinking in excess is harmful. B.I replies: GFRIEND: Your heart iKON: Is becoming like mine slowly What did I do wrong? Do you feel it like I do? /͛ŵƚŝƌed of fighting ƐŝĨ/͛ŵĂĐƌŝŵŝŶĂů͘ He replies:

B.I finishes the beer, grabs another can and EXO: tells Huta angrily: /͛ŵũƵƐƚĂǁŝůĚďĞĂƐƚ͘ iKON: She tells him that she had a dream last night /ĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶŶĂŚĞĂƌĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐĨƌŽŵǇŽƵ͊ involving him:

B.I opens the door and exits the house, leaving GFRIEND: the box of liquor bottles with the guests. Huta You came to me is worried about his friend but finds it more In my dream last night appropriate to let him vent on his own rather You told me than risking him crashing the potluck party. That you loved me. After seeing the odd personalities of the potluckers that came to the party, BoA tells Then she says: Huta sarcastically: GFRIEND: BOA: Please look at me and smile /͛ŵĞŶũŽǇŝŶŐƚŚŝƐ adventure! Tell me you love me.

The potluckers enjoy the dishes and continue He says: to engage in lively conversations. As time passes by, the conversations become more EXO: personal and intimate. Huta and BoA partake /͛ŵĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůǁŽůĨ in the conversations around them. One A wolf who loves you. potlucker is conversing and eating Budae- jjigae with her boyfriend. She wants to know Then he kisses her hand and says: who was first attracted to whom. She asks him: EXO: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚŶĞĞĚĂŵĂƉ My heart leads to you.

235 You seeped and woke me up. She smiles and tells him: Then he tells her: GFRIEND: &ĞĞůƐůŝŬĞ/͛ŵŚĂǀŝŶŐ a good dream! EXO: If you become my light He tells her: /͛ůůďĞǇŽƵƌďĂďǇ.

EXO: She caresses his hands and says: Come a bit closer to me When I embrace you GFRIEND: ǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ͛ƐĂůƌŝŐŚƚ͘ Kiss me baby /ƚ͛ƐƚŚĞŵŽŵĞŶƚ/͛ǀĞǁĂŝƚĞĚĨŽƌ She gets up from her seat and embraces him. Whoever sees us Then he says: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚĐĂƌĞ͘

EXO: The two lovers kiss passionately, oblivious of I promise you their surroundings. Then they have dessert /͛ůůďĞŐŽŽĚƚŽǇŽƵ͘ and converse with the neighboring potluckers.

She tells him: A potlucker has finished eating a barbecue dish and is conversing with her boyfriend. She GFRIEND: is ready for dessert. She points to the ice Look at me, smile. cream cake and tells him:

He looks at her beautiful mesmerizing face RED VELVET: and feels intense palpitations: Gimme that ice cream.

EXO: Knowing how much she likes ice cream cake, Why is my heart beating so crazily? her boyfriend gives her a large slice. She takes /͛ŵƌƵŶŶŝŶŐŽƵƚŽĨďƌĞĂƚŚ͊ a big bite of the ice cream cake. Then she puts her right hand in her mouth and tells him: Studying to become a nurse, his girlfriend becomes alarmed and kisses him while giving RED VELVET: him cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He /ƚ͛ƐŵĞůƚŝŶŐŝŶŵǇŵŽƵƚŚ feels her lips pressed against his and says: Putting so much in That it feels like my mouth is melting down. EXO: Sweeter than the nectar of heaven! Her boyfriend looks at her with her mouth full of ice cream and snaps a photo with his cell He tells her that he feels better and she phone: returns to her seat. They continue eating the Budae-jjigae. He touches his lips and says: BTOB: Be happy and smile EXO: ĞĐĂƵƐĞǇŽƵ͛ƌĞƉƌĞƚƚǇůŝŬĞƚŚĂƚ͘ Into my dry lips

236 She feels embarrassed by trying to eat a large He tells her tenderly: portion of cake that barely fit in her mouth and tells her boyfriend: BTOB: zŽƵĚŽŶ͛ƚŚĂǀĞƚŽƉƵƚŽŶƉĞƌĨƵŵĞ RED VELVET: zŽƵĚŽŶ͛ƚŚĂǀĞƚŽĨŝǆǇŽƵƌŵĂŬĞƵƉ I should just act like I do normally /͛ůůĂůǁĂǇƐůŽǀĞǇŽƵ͘ But whenever I see you I act so stupid. She tells him:

He serves himself a glass of liquor thinking RED VELVET: that it is cider. After finishing a full glass, he I want to hear your story. tells his girlfriend: He tells her that his plans are uncertain: BTOB: /͛ŵĚƌƵŶŬĨƌŽŵĂůŝŐŚƚĚƌŝŶŬ͘ BTOB: I need to get hired She laughs. She wants to talk to him about I wonder if I should go to the army. their relationship and where it is heading: He continues: RED VELVET: I wanna tell you more BTOB: About my honest feelings. Yesterday my friend tŚŽ͛ƐĂďŽƵƚƚŽŐĞƚĚŝƐĐŚĂƌŐĞĚ She continues: Came out for vacation ,ĞƐĂŝĚƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛ƐƐĐĂƌǇ RED VELVET: That he forgot everything When you call me He learned in college. Everything is so beautiful /͛ǀĞŶĞǀĞƌĨĞůƚƚŚŝƐĂŵĂǌŝŶŐĨĞĞůŝŶŐ͘ He tells his girlfriend worriedly:

He tells her: BTOB: There are a million BTOB: Unemployed people. tŚĞŶ/͛ŵǁŝƚŚǇŽƵ And I eat She tells him: It becomes The most delicious meal. RED VELVET: /ŬŶŽǁǁŚĂƚǇŽƵ͛ƌĞǁŽƌƌŝĞĚĂďŽƵƚ She smiles and recalls the first time that they These days. kissed: He tells her: RED VELVET: zŽƵ͛ƌĞƐŽĚĂǌǌůŝŶŐ BTOB: When our lips were about to touch /ƉƌĞƚĞŶĚ/͛ŵŽŬŝŶĨƌŽŶƚŽĨŽƚŚĞƌƐ͘ Time stopped.

237 She tries to comfort him: RED VELVET: RED VELVET: /ǁŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŬĞ I know you care about me From this dream baby /͛ůůƐƚŝĐŬďǇǇŽƵƌƐŝĚĞ͘ Looking at each other Right now Her words make him feel better. He tells her: I wish time would stop.

BTOB: The two lovers embrace and kiss passionately /ĚŽŶ͛ƚŚĂǀĞĂŶǇŽŶĞďƵƚǇŽƵ and continue enjoying their conversation and Open your heart to me. the ice cream cake.

She smiles, gets up from her seat and says: A couple sitting next to them are eating pizza and conversing with a soft voice. He is a RED VELVET: ŵĞŵďĞƌŽĨEh͛^dĂŶĚƐŚĞŝƐĂŵĞŵďĞƌŽĨƚŚĞ Hug me with all your heart. girl-group T-ara. He wants to start a serious relationship with her, but she has been He gets up and hugs her with all the passion resisting his advances. Now that he can talk to he can muster. Then he updates her on his her face-to-face, he takes the opportunity to current financial situation: ask her:

BTOB: Eh͛^d͗ I repaid all the debts What can I do to have you? I had in this world. His friend is dressed in a cosplay bunny She is happy to hear that his finances are costume. She is eating her pizza with avidity improving and that he eliminated all his debts. and does not seem to hear him. He has tried She smiles and says: two years to get to know her better, but she has continued to ignore him. He knows that RED VELVET: she wants to be a Professor of Applied Forever Mathematics and, consequently, he has been I got you very supportive of her studies. He has helped You got me her pay the university tuition, her school Love you till kingdom come. supplies and even gave her private lessons on abstract algebra. He looks at her charming He looks at her attire and says: face and tells her poetically:

BTOB: Eh͛^d͗ Thick eyeliner On a white canvas An electrifying s-line A crooked traffic light shines red Red lipstick /ǁĂŝƚ͕ďƵƚŝƚĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚĐŚĂŶŐĞƚŽŐƌĞĞŶ͘ Black stockings From your head to your toes She wants him to understand that she needs You are hot! to concentrate on finishing her degree first and then applying for a full-time teaching She thanks him for his compliment and says: position. She has no time for a relationship

238 now, due to her academic responsibilities and university she is currently attending. He tells her part-time tutoring job. She stops eating, her in an angry tone: looks at him, and pleads to him: Eh͛^d͗ T-ARA: MĂǇďĞǇŽƵ͛ůůƐĞĞŵĞ Just wait a bit longer. If I act badly.

He looks down at his plate and says with a sad She implores him: tone: T-ARA: Eh͛^d͗ ŽŶ͛ƚůŽƐĞǇŽƵƌƚĞŵƉĞƌƐŽƋƵŝĐŬůǇ. Whatever I do zŽƵĚŽŶ͛ƚĞǀĞŶĐĂƌĞ͘ He threatens to drive her to the bus station and to end their relationship. He tells her She replies that it will take time for her to loudly: complete her Master͛ƐĚĞŐƌĞĞŝŶDĂƚŚĞŵĂƚŝĐƐ and then be hired as a professor: Eh͛^d͗ If you wanna go home, tell me T-ARA: /͛ůůƐĞŶĚǇŽƵŽĨĨ͊ Those two things are far away. She tells him: He is starting to believe that there must be something about him that she does not like, T-ARA: but he is not sure what it could be. He asks her Stop getting so angry! to identify an aspect about him that she dislikes: She starts to cry and says:

Eh͛^d͗ T-ARA: Show me some kind of flaw. ŽŶ͛ƚůĞĂǀĞŵĞ͊

She loves him dearly and appreciates He tells her a lie to see how she reacts: everything that he has done for her to succeed in school. She is especially grateful to him for Eh͛^d͗ helping her understand difficult concepts of I ate dinner with another girl yesterday. mathematics and says: Upon hearing him say that he has been seeing T-ARA: another girl, she tells him: Thank you for teaching me You empower me. T-ARA: /͛ŵƌĞĂůůǇŚƵƌƚ He is not satisfied by her response. He has My heart used to be fine offered his assistance in her Python EŽǁŝƚ͛ƐĂůůďƌŽŬĞŶ͘ programming course, but she has stopped seeing him for help since she transferred from He sees her tears falling down her cheeks and a community college to the prestigious he feels guilty for making her cry because he loves her with all his heart. He tells her:

239 He grabs her hands and kisses her birthmark. Eh͛^d͗ He tells her that he looked at the photos that Tears in your two eyes she sent him when she went camping with her Will make my world stop. classmates:

He admits that he lied and that she is his one Eh͛^d͗ and only sweetheart: Truthfully, I keep noticing All those guys around you Eh͛^d͗ I tried to laugh it over I try to gain your attention like this Ƶƚŝƚ͛ƐŶŽƚƚŚĂƚĞĂƐǇ͘ ĂďǇ͕ǇŽƵ͛ƌĞŵǇƐƚŽƌǇďŽŽŬŐŝƌů͘ He looks directly in her eyes and tells her with She asks him: a sweet tone:

T-ARA: Eh͛^d͗ I am your NO. 1? I need to turn the page In this storybook He replies in the affirmative and she stops But you have the key. crying. He dries her cheeks with his pocket handkerchief and tells her: She smiles and tells him:

Eh͛^d͗ T-ARA: zŽƵ͛ƌĞďĞĂƵƚŝĨƵůďĂďǇ When you stare at me like that Your silhouette is in my head My shy heart keeps on beating. /Ĩ/ĚŽŶ͛ƚƐĞĞǇŽƵ My days are boring. He says:

She smiles and says: Eh͛^d͗ Do you know how I feel? T-ARA: We belong together. She knows perfectly well how he feels. She feels the same way for him and asks him: He tells her: T-ARA: Eh͛^d͗ Why does it keep pounding? I know that you might be scared This heart of mine The time has come Why does it feel like bursting out? Being friends is not enough Be my love. He tells her:

She tells him: Eh͛^d͗ tĞďŽƚŚĂƌĞĨĞĞůŝŶŐĞĂĐŚŽƚŚĞƌ͛ƐŚĞĂƌƚƐ͘ T-ARA: Just wait a bit longer.

240 She tells him: I cut my hair short The way you like it. T-ARA: You make me happy. He says:

She cannot hold the truth any longer. She Eh͛^d͗ admits to him that she finds it hard to I like it! concentrate on her studies because she misses Even from far away him: I recognized you right away.

T-ARA: Then he tells her: The truth is I miss you so much Eh͛^d͗ dŚĂƚ/͛ŵŐŽŝŶŐĐƌĂǌǇ You look so pretty My love for you is so strong. Your short skirt And high heels She adds: Your red lips.

T-ARA: His words arouse her desire for him even When I open my eyes more. She tells him in a seductive tone: I think of you As I walk the streets T-ARA: I keep thinking of you I want you All day, I think of you. You͛re ma Supa Nova.

He tells her: The she tells him how she is feeling inside:

Eh͛^d͗ T-ARA: Even when black thorns This moist sensation Scratch me up and give me scars I flow like a jet /͛ůůďĞǇŽƵƌŬŶŝŐŚƚ /͛ŵƐŽŚŽƚ͊ To save you from sadness. He sits next to her and they kiss. He tells her: Then he says: Eh͛^d͗ Eh͛^d͗ You look sexy /͛ůůƉƌŽƚĞĐƚǇŽƵƚŝůůƚŚĞĞŶĚ Whatever you wear You are my sunshine. You always shine.

He reaches out to her and kisses her hair and They embrace each other and continue caresses her pink bunny ears. He looks at her kissing: beautiful cosplay attire and smiles. She notices that he likes her costume and tells him: Eh͛^d͗ One kiss for our love T-ARA: Eternally, in my arms. I wore the clothes you bought me

241 She feels rapture in her entire body and closes Eh͛^d͗ her eyes temporarily to enjoy the intense Feels like my heart will explode sensual pleasure. Then, she looks at him and Like time has stopped says: My breath is running out.

T-ARA: She says: /ƚŚŝŶŬ/͛ŵŐŽŝŶŐĐƌĂǌǇ͘ T-ARA: He smells her sweet scent and says: Where are you looking? Is it at me? Eh͛^d͗ Then look into my eyes I missed your scent What do you want? zŽƵ͛ƌĞůŝŬĞĂŶĞƚĞƌŶĂůƐǁĞĞƚŶĞƐƐ͘ Is it me?

She hugs him and says: He replies in the affirmative and says:

T-ARA: Eh͛^d͗ I love you so much Always! Never change Always be by my side, my love. Then he adds:

She has made up her mind. She will invite him Eh͛^d͗ to her university dormitory and they will live /͛ůůďĞǇŽƵƌĨŝƌĞĨůǇ͘ together. She tells him: She wants more physical intimacy. She grabs T-ARA: his hands and tells him: ^ĂǇǇŽƵ͛ůůŽŶůǇůŽŽŬĂƚŵĞ dŚĂƚǇŽƵ͛ǀĞĨĂůůĞŶĨŽƌŵĞ T-ARA: That you want to come with me. Be a man Hold me tight! He reaffirms his love for her: He holds her tightly and caresses her soft skin Eh͛^d͗ as the other guests look on and applaud. She /͛ŵƚĞůůŝŶŐǇŽƵŚŽǁ/ĨĞĞů returns to her seat and tells him: I want to give you All the happiness of the world! T-ARA: /͛ŵƐŽŚĂƉƉǇ She says with a devilish smile: That you are my love You, who does T-ARA: Anything for me. You are my slave. He tells her: She gets up and sits on his lap with her legs wrapped around him. After a while of heavy Eh͛^d͗ petting, he says: Please give me your hand.

242 He puts an engagement ring in her ring finger. ^ŚĞŝƐũŽǇĨƵůůǇƐƵƌƉƌŝƐĞĚĂŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚǁŽƌĚƐ to express her happiness. He tells her:

Eh͛^d͗ I will always Stay with you.

She says:

T-ARA: Love is so sweet!

She sheds tears of joy. They embrace and Taeyeon celebrate their union by opening a bottle of liquor. Then they eat pastries and converse Other guests collaborate to paint Hyolyn of jovially with the other couples. Sistar. Hyolyn drank a glass of liquor and finds it hard to smile. To make her look as if sŚĞ͛Ɛ The guests make a toast to celebrate the smiling, the painters tell Hyolin to stretch one union of Huta and BoA and continue drinking of her cheeks. She takes the advice and she liquor. The atmosphere turns livelier and more manages to recreate her typically lovely smile boisterous. The cosplayer who dressed as a with the assistance of her index finger. bunny plays a piano version of the Chinese ƐŝŶŐĞƌŶŐĞůĂŚĂŶŐ͛ƐƐŽŶŐƚŝƚůĞĚ ͞ŽŶ͛ƚtĂŶƚ ƚŽhŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ͘͟dŚĞŐƵĞƐƚƐĂƉƉůĂƵĚŚĞƌ͘ Other guests play the piano and sing k-pop, j- pop and c-pop love songs.

The guests look at the abstract paintings that are hanging on the wall and they are inspired to painting each other͘dŚĞǇĨŝŶĚ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐĂƌƚƐĞƚ and use it without asking Huta for permission. The guests ĐĂŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚĂŶĂĚĞƋƵĂƚĞŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƚŽ serve as canvas and they end up using the abstract paintings themselves as the canvas by painting over them. The guests fill their glasses and toast to their health and camaraderie. Then, one of them starts painting Taeyeon who irradiates exuberance Hyolyn (Sistar) and beauty. Taeyeon lets her hair fall down and brings it to the front to give her a sexier As the party progresses and the guests look. continue socializing and consuming hard liquor, their faculties become impaired. Some of the guests attempt to paint their lovers but find it difficult to paint with precision. They start painting in a slightly abstract manner,

243 not paying attention to all the details. One of looks as if she just had a car accident. In the the guests being painted (IU) is drunk and is painting, she is depicted with a gush of blood unable to smile at all. She tries to use her coming out of the left side of her head, as if fingers to stretch her right cheek to create an she injured her head despite wearing a artificial smile but is unable to do so. She finds protective helmet. In the painting, her it difficult to keep her eyes open. The painters naturally beautiful face looks as if she injured are also inebriated and do the best they can to her right eye and is swollen shut. paint IU. Given the circumstances, they manage to create a beautiful masterpiece.

Hyuna (4minute) Lee Ji Eun (IU)

Hyuna is so inebriated that she does not see Other guests look at the paintings and it anything wrong with the painting. She claps arouses their interest in painting others or in her hands, thanks the painters and walks being painted. Hyuna ŐƌĂďƐ,ƵƚĂ͛ƐƐŝŐŶĞĚ away to find her boyfriend kissing football helmet that he had on display and passionately a member of Black Pink. tries to put it on. Hyuna can͛ƚ find the place to insert her head and is assisted by others who The painting session continues uninterrupted. put the helmet on her. She takes out her The last guest who is painted is so wasted that mirror to see her appearance. She decides to he finds it hard to stay still and to keep his put more bright red lipstick to enhance her eyes open. He is constantly moving his head sensual, feminine look. Initially, she has a hard from side to side and shakes his body to keep time aiming the lipstick at her lips with the himself from falling. The drunk painters have helmet on. Several times she drops her lipstick, lost their ability to paint even the crudest which leaves multiple smears on the sofa. objects. Hence, they improvise significantly. Likewise, the impaired painters find it difficult The painters cannot make sense of his moving ƚŽĨŽĐƵƐŽŶĂůůƚŚĞĚĞƚĂŝůƐ͘dŚĞǇĂƌĞŶ͛ƚƐƵƌĞ head and body and end up painting an how to paint the color of her skin and the abstract masterpiece. The resulting painting nuances of her colorful attire. Several times resembles a faceless zombie that is they stop and repaint certain parts of the continuously shaking its head from left to painting that, in their opinion, came out right. wrong. Unintentionally, they end up painting an unflattering version of ,ǇƵŶĂ͛ƐĨĂĐĞ that

244 walls and the piano with the marks of damaged wood and liquor stains on its exterior surface. Then they notice the broken ornaments lying on the floor, as well as the blood and lipstick stains on the sofa. They walk over to the kitchen and notice that the trash can and the sink are full and splattered with food. There are many empty bottles of liquor throughout the house. The sight of all the damage depresses Huta and BoA. They find comfort in hugging each other, as if they were the only survivors after a war.

BoA sees the dejected face of Huta. She tries ƚŽĞŵƉŚĂƐŝǌĞƚŚĞƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞĂƐƉĞĐƚƐŽĨƚŽĚĂǇ͛Ɛ events. BoA tells Huta that she appreciates

deeply in her heart the fact that he threw a Once the painting session ends, the artists potluck party to celebrate their union, even if hang their creations in the walls of the house the party did not go as planned. BoA for everyone to admire. embraces Huta and thanks him with a beaming smile: Some guests place their drinks on top of the piano as they gather to hear a guest play a BOA: melody. Accidentally, a guest trips and hits the You held a small party just for me! glasses with his right arm. He sustains cuts to his right arm and hand as he breaks several She tells him that now that the guests are glasses. The liquor spills all over the top gone, they are once again in control of their surface of the piano, damaging it. The broken lives: pieces of glass scratch the surface. The guests sit their injured friend on the sofa as they BOA: bandage him, staining the sofa with marks of tĞ͛ǀĞĂůƌĞĂĚǇŐŽŶĞ blood. Huta and BoA were so engaged in lively To our own world conversation with other guests at the dining So nice! table that they did not notice the chaos that was taking place in the living room. BoA tells Huta that there are aspects of life that are more important than material things. Finally, the guests excuse themselves one by She bows to help Huta rebuild their home and one and leave, bringing the potluck party to to transform it into a sunny and peaceful an end. The guests depart, leaving a silence place: throughout the house except for the merry quacking of the goose in the garden. Huta and BOA: BoA walk together hand in hand through the /͛ůůďĞǇŽƵƌŐƌĞĞŶƚƌĞĞ house, assessing the damage done by the So you can always rest guests to all the valuable items. They stop to A fresh scent and breeze look at the ruined paintings hanging on the Will blow In the safest home in the world.

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BoA tells Huta to remember that the best The audience is overwhelmed with emotion times of their lives have yet to come: after watching the play. Everyone gets up to congratulate the wanderers who participated BOA: in writing the script and performing. Then all dŚĞŵĂŶǇƚŝŵĞƐǁĞ͛ůůƐƉĞŶĚƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ the couples disperse throughout the park. The small memories that will build up Some of them start running and chasing each I want to share my all with you other; others throw themselves into the grass Baby my life goes on with you. and roll down a nearby slope, while others play hide-and-seek in the forest. Huta kisses BoA. They return to the living room to start cleaning the house. They look at A member of Girls Generation tells her all the mess that surrounds them, not knowing boyfriend who is looking at her with where to begin. Suddenly, they notice the big admiration and enchantment: red exercise ball in one corner of the room below the stairs. The ball is in perfect GIRLS GENERATION: condition, being the only item that did not zŽƵ͛ƌĞƐƚĂƌŝŶŐĂƚŵĞ ĐĂƚĐŚƚŚĞŐƵĞƐƚƐ͛ĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶ͘ŽƉŽŝŶƚƐƚŽƚŚĞ AƐŝĨŝƚ͛ƐůŽǀĞĂƚĨŝƌƐƚƐŝŐŚƚ ball and tells Huta with excitement: My heart changes quickly without rest.

BOA: She touches her bosom and says: >Ğƚ͛ƐŐŽǁŝůĚĂƐŝĨƉůĂǇŝŶŐĂƌŽƵŶĚ Us two embracing GIRLS GENERATION: Biting, kissing each other! I ĐĂŶ͛ƚĞǀĞŶĐĂƚĐŚŵǇŽǁŶŚĞĂƌƚ.

She grabs him by the hand and then she says: Her boyfriend says:

BOA: iKON: I wanna share everything with you This night of ecstasy /ŚĂǀĞŶ͛ƚƐŚŽǁŶǇŽƵĞǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐǇĞƚ͘ Is like a dream.

She takes off her dress and tells him: She starts running to the forested area and tells him: BOA: I shine just as I am GIRLS GENERATION: /͛ŵďĞĂƵƚŝĨƵůĞŶŽƵŐŚ Catch me if you can! To be a woman. He catches up to her, grabs her by the hand She balances herself on top of the ball and and kisses her. He caresses her hair and tells extends her hands to Huta and says: her:

BOA: iKON: Come, play with me! Baby you͛ƌĞ so wonderful To the beautiful sky Huta runs to her with delight and the play /͛ůůƚĂŬĞǇŽƵƚŽŶŝŐŚƚ. ends.

246 She tells him: iKON: Your falling, long, straight hair GIRLS GENERATION: Is so pretty When I'm with you It makes my heart tremble. I'm not scared of anything. The two lovers kiss again. She tells him: The two lovers perform a slow dance and he says: GIRLS GENERATION: My body is trembling iKON: /͛ŵƐŽĚŝǌǌǇ. I feel like I have the world Dancing under the moon. The lovers fall to the ground and continue kissing for a while. Then he tells her: She tells him: iKON: GIRLS GENERATION: Baby, you so beautiful I'll be your Tinkerbell Love has finally come to me. Tell me your wish I will make it come true. She asks him boldly:

He tells her what his wish is: GIRLS GENERATION: How great is your love? iKON: Be together forever. He says:

She has the same wish and says: iKON: My passion and heat are always hot GIRLS GENERATION: Get ready to stay up all night. I'm gonna be with you forever. She looks at the moon as they continue kissing He extends his arms to her and says: and says: iKON: GIRLS GENERATION: My love A special night shining on us Take my hand If this wild kissing continues zŽƵ͛ƌĞĂŶĂŶŐĞů. WĞ͛ůůŵĞůƚŝŶƚŽĞĂĐŚŽƚŚĞƌ.

The two lovers kiss and continue slow dancing He embraces her to keep her warm and says: under the moonlight. She tells him: iKON: GIRLS GENERATION: Come on, ůĞƚ͛ƐĚŽŝƚĂŐĂŝŶ! Handsome prince /͛ůůǁĂůŬĂƌŽƵŶĚǁith you tonight. The two lovers French kiss and continue their lovemaking for the rest of the night. He caresses her hair and says:

247 Liz Phair and ZǇĂŶK͛EĞĂů decide to take a LIZ PHAIR: walk around the park. Ryan points to the tall What you've got in your heart trees and tells Liz: Is enough for me To start making your happiness my own. SLEEPING AT LAST: It's just beyond those trees Ryan kisses Liz in her lips and says: The place I've been dreaming of Will you follow me? SLEEPING AT LAST: I will never erase She agrees. They hold hands and continue Your name from my heart. walking. Moments later, she tells Ryan with a sensual tone: Liz says:

LIZ PHAIR: LIZ PHAIR: I wanna get lost tonight with you. I want to be with a guy like you So uncomplicated Ryan tells Liz with excitement: So in tune.

SLEEPING AT LAST: He caresses her body and says: I wish to be lost in your arms! SLEEPING AT LAST: The lovers embrace and kiss passionately. Liz Love is tension and thrill looks down at his pants and tells him with a That begs to be ours. devilish smile: Liz grabs his hands and tells him: LIZ PHAIR: What you've got LIZ PHAIR: Is what I'm running to. Take off my dress.

Ryan proposes marriage to Liz right there in Ryan undresses Liz and then he takes off his the park: clothes. Then Ryan says:

SLEEPING AT LAST: SLEEPING AT LAST: With this ring Your words are the blanket May you always know one thing That keeps me warm What little that I have to give When the night is cold. I will give it all to you You're my one true love. The lovers roll in the ground and caress each other. After they make love, she looks at him Then he tells Liz: and says:

SLEEPING AT LAST: LIZ PHAIR: Give me your hand. You fuck like a volcano.

Liz accepts his proposal of marriage and says: Then Liz tells him:

248 LIZ PHAIR: Want you to rock me all night.

Ryan replies:

SLEEPING AT LAST: If time is money Then I'll spend it all for you.

Liz says: Frankie Bridge Keith Sweat

LIZ PHAIR: Keith extends his arms to Frankie and asks her You͛re the only one to come closer. Frankie approaches Keith That I wanna be with. hesitantly, but then suddenly stops walking. She tells her friends who are watching from a Ryan shows Liz his athletic body and says: distance:

SLEEPING AT LAST: THE SATURDAYS: I'll give you everything I have. I always used to be the shy girl Not a hot girl She tells him: I never cared about the cool clothes About the right shoes LIZ PHAIR: Making the right moves. Gimme your hot white cum It's the fountain of youth. &ƌĂŶŬŝĞ͛ƐƐŚǇŶĞƐƐŬĞĞƉƐŚĞƌĨƌŽŵƚĂŬŝŶŐ another step. She looks at her friends who are The two lovers embrace and become one body giggling and tells them: and one soul under the bright moonlight. They again make love and she reciprocates his THE SATURDAYS: affection for her and tells Ryan: I'm not used to being the first pick.

LIZ PHAIR: Frankie point at Keith and asks her friends: I'm giving it all to you. THE SATURDAYS: In a different section of the park, Frankie Who's that hot guy? Bridge and Keith Sweat are walking slowly toward each other. Her friends egg her on to keep on walking towards him. Keith extends his arms and asks Frankie to come closer. She approaches him slowly and says:

THE SATURDAYS: We're so close to the edge of desire.

They embrace tenderly, and he says:

249 KEITH SWEAT: THE SATURDAYS: I always wanted someone just like you. It's up to you How far we take this Keith looks at her face and says: So take the lead.

KEITH SWEAT: Keith says eagerly: Seeing your lovely face Right in front of me KEITH SWEAT: You make me smile. I've got to give it to you.

Frankie tells him: He caresses her body and she says:

THE SATURDAYS: THE SATURDAYS: I've been watching you I've waited a lifetime All god damn night. To feel the way that I feel now Feels like walking on the clouds. Then she says as she hugs him: Keith says: THE SATURDAYS: I am standing here locked to you KEITH SWEAT: I realize that I need you now I want our love to last a lifetime To make my heart beat fast. Tell me you'll always be mine To make love forever and ever. The two lovers kiss passionately as her friends Let me hear you say watch them from afar. Keith tells Frankie: You'll never leave me, baby.

KEITH SWEAT: She replies: Your touch is wonderful Love, it feels so good. THE SATURDAYS: /͛ŵǇŽƵƌďĂďǇ They hug tenderly and Frankie says: /͛ll always be /͛ll never leave. THE SATURDAYS: I would give the sun for you He tells her: That's how much I love you. KEITH SWEAT: Keith tells her: My love is strong, girl And all I wanna do is KEITH SWEAT: Keep on treatin' you real sweet I'm gonna love you right, girl 'cause I got so much I want to give You may be young And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you, girl, But you're ready to learn. As long as I live.

Frankie encourages him to take the lead in their lovemaking:

250 Frankie tells Keith: Then he says:

THE SATURDAYS: KEITH SWEAT: This is the end of holding back Girl, let's make love tonight. You've sent me railing off my track And I won't slow down. Frankie ĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚfor their lovemaking to begin: She is ready to take charge and take their lovemaking to the next level: THE SATURDAYS: You and me THE SATURDAYS: Don't need an icebreaker You͛ƌĞ about to set me off You and me just need a long night. It's time to step it up a notch I'm ready to be in control. He tells her:

Keith tells Frankie: KEITH SWEAT: All you gotta do is KEITH SWEAT: Bring your body right here, babe. Give it to me, baby All night long. She spreads her legs, gets on top of him and tells him: She says with pleasure: THE SATURDAYS: THE SATURDAYS: Get ready There's a fire going on Get set In my heart and soul Cause the more that I get Gonna lose control tonight! The more I want.

They look around and find a dimly lit spot in Keith says: the dark forest. She points in that direction and tells him: KEITH SWEAT: Can't explain the way it feels THE SATURDAYS: When it goes up deep inside. If you lose me then you know You're just a bit too slow Keith puts his hands in her waist and tells her: Ready, set, go! KEITH SWEAT: The couple runs to the forested area and Let me hold you tight &ƌĂŶŬŝĞ͛ƐĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ follow them. Once they reach And have your body the forested area, they lie on the grass and All night long, girl. undress. Keith tells Frankie: He encourages her to let go and be herself: KEITH SWEAT: With all the kissing and hugging KEITH SWEAT: I can never get enough of your lovin'. Give me all you got, babe!

251 She rides him hard, to her delight and that of They embrace and Van tells her: her friends who are watching. She screams in ecstasy and says: VAN MORRISON: Baby, just one of your kisses THE SATURDAYS: Right from your sweet lips I'm not gonna stop That's all I want. It's the feeling I needed. She kisses him passionately and says: They pause to kiss each other. Then she says as she continues riding him: JONI MITCHELL: Honey, you turn me on. THE SATURDAYS: You make me feel so good! He points at the stars in the sky and says:

The two lovers continue their lovemaking VAN MORRISON: uninterrupted. In a section of the park that is Stars shine down on you densely populated with trees, Van Morrison Gypsy Queen. and Joni Mitchell are playing hide-and-seek. Van finds Joni behind a tree and tells her with She opens up about her feelings and tells Van: affection: JONI MITCHELL: VAN MORRISON: I get so damn timid. I want to be your loving man. Van again points at the starts and says: Joni says: VAN MORRISON: JONI MITCHELL: It's a marvelous night My old man. For a Moondance With the stars Van kisses :ŽŶŝ͛Ɛ left ear and says: Up above in your eyes.

VAN MORRISON: Joni tells him how hard it has been for her to Nibble on your little ear. enjoy intimacy with anyone:

Joni tells Van what she wants him to be: JONI MITCHELL: Love has always made me JONI MITCHELL: Feel so uneasy My fireworks at the end of the day. I couldn't relax and just be me.

She kisses Van and says with joy: He kisses :ŽŶŝ͛Ɛ blushed cheeks and says:

JONI MITCHELL: VAN MORRISSON: We don't need no piece of paper All the soft moonlight From the city hall Seems to shine in your blush. Keeping us tied and true.

252 Then he adds: Van tells Joni in a sensual tone: VAN MORRISON: You'll be my queen VAN MORRISON: I'll be your king I wanna make love to you tonight. And I'll be your lover, too. She looks around the park and says: She relaxes in his embrace: JONI MITCHELL: JONI MITCHELL: We'll find a garden somewhere You're such a sweet love Where we can really find release. You're a treasure. Van tells Joni: They start dancing and Van says: VAN MORRISON: VAN MORRISON: Give me moonshine love I'm so glad I've found you. Beneath the stars above.

After dancing together for a while, she tells Joni replies: him: JONI MITCHELL: JONI MITCHELL: I'm gonna give you I'm building My very best All my dreams around you You are my happiness! You're my centerpiece. The two wanderers kiss and throw themselves He sees a narrow road that they have not yet into the green grass like two kids. Van tells explored and tells her: Joni:

VAN MORRISON: VAN MORRISON: I wanna take you walkin' Making love in the green grass Way out in the clear moonlight. You make me feel so free!

They take the road and walk hand in hand They embrace and Joni says: through the park. Van tells Joni that he fell in love with her the first time he saw her: JONI MITCHELL: Nobody else can love me VAN MORRISON: Like you do. I've been in love with you, baby Ever since you were back The two lovers caress each other and enjoy In Sunday school. their lovemaking in a garden surrounded by beautiful flowers. In a different section of the Joni smiles and tells Van: park, Damon Albarn and his band mates are about to sing a serenade to Tracy Tracy of The JONI MITCHELL: Primitives. You give me such pleasure.

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Tracy feels an intense attraction for Damon but is unable to move. She tells him:

THE PRIMITIVES: I can't get my arms to move I feel like my feet are planted Butterflies in my stomach. Damon Albarn Tracy Tracy Damon apologizes for making her feel Damon and Tracy are seated in a bench. He is uncomfortable and tells her: about to kiss her, and his lips are slowly approaching hers. But, just when their lips are BLUR: about to touch, Tracy suddenly turns her face I didn't mean to hurt you. away from his and tells him nervously how ƐŚĞ͛ƐĨĞĞůŝŶŐ: She overcomes her shyness and asks Damon:

THE PRIMITIVES: THE PRIMITIVES: Right now, ŵǇůŝƉƐǁŽŶ͛ƚŬŝƐƐǇŽƵ Take my hand /͛ŵŝŶĂƉĂŶŝĐ. Pull me close to you.

Damon backs away. He looks at dƌĂĐǇ͛Ɛ Damon is overwhelmed with joy by dƌĂĐǇ͛Ɛ beautiful face and tells her: request and immediately grabs her hand and kisses it. He sits closer to her and says: BLUR: Don't panic BLUR: I'm just a killer for your love. I'd do anything for you.

Timidly, Tracy avoids his glance. She tells Unable to speak, she smiles at him and tells Damon: him nervously to take the lead:

THE PRIMITIVES: THE PRIMITIVES: When I look at you Do what you have to do. I get chills up and down my spine. He hugs her and says: Then she tells Damon to be patient with her: BLUR: THE PRIMITIVES: I'll hold you in my arms. The feeling is new So please, ǁŽŶ͛ƚǇŽƵŐŝǀĞŵĞƚŝŵĞ. Tracy feels DaŵŽŶ͛Ɛ love for her but she cannot overcome her state of fear. She tells Damon backs away in disappointment and him nervously: says to himself: THE PRIMITIVES: BLUR: /͛ůůďĞƚŚĞŬŝŶĚŽĨůŽǀĞƌ Now I'll have to wait another week. That a guy like you deserves

254 tŚĞŶƚŚĞƌĞ͛ƐĂĨŝƌĞǁŝƚŚŝŶŵĞ And I not just a bundle of nerves. She tells him with a sweet tone:

Damon tells Tracy that there is nothing to be THE PRIMITIVES: worried about. She simply needs to be herself, I'm ready if you want me. the charming girl that Damon has always known: Damon looks at dƌĂĐǇ͛Ɛ face and tells her:

BLUR: BLUR: All you have to do I've never met anyone like you Just be you. You seem very beautiful to me.

She looks at the ground, touches her head and Tracy tells Damon: says: THE PRIMITIVES: THE PRIMITIVES: I'm burning when you touch me My head spinning round and round I'm melting when you look at me. It's all too much. Damon kisses her hands and tells her: He asks her if she wants an aspirin to relieve her headache. Tracy takes it and he says: BLUR: You know you're not alone BLUR: You can be with me. It's a century's remedy. She points at the sky and tells him: His band mates bring a bottle of water and he gives it to his loved one. She swallows the pill, THE PRIMITIVES: which makes her feel better. She smiles at him Choose a star out of the sky and thanks him. Feeling that his love for her I'd give it to you if I could. has not been reciprocated, Damon tells Tracy with a sad face: Damon tells Tracy:

BLUR: BLUR: It seems I never got through to you. I just want to be darling with you.

She looks at him and tells him: Tracy tells Damon:

THE PRIMITIVES: THE PRIMITIVES: Hold me and kiss my eyes. Only say that you love me For if you say that you love me Happily, Damon hugs Tracy and kisses her I surrender to you. eyes. Then he caresses her hair and says: He exclaims with joy: BLUR: I never see you BLUR: We're never together. I love you!

255 All for the love of you Tracy demands a proof of his love: It won't be a stylish marriage I can't afford the carriage THE PRIMITIVES: But you'll look sweet on the seat Give me a sign that you're mine Of a bicycle built for two. Wanna hear you singin'. Damon kneels in front of her and tells her: He tells her tenderly: BLUR: BLUR: I will stand by you in wheel or woe Here's your lucky day. Tracy, Tracy You'll be the bell Damon sings a traditional love song: Which I'll ring you know Sweet little Tracy Bell BLUR: You'll take the lead There is a flower within my heart On each trip we take Tracy, Tracy Then if I don't do well Planted one day by a glancing dart I will permit you to use the brake Planted by Tracy Bell Beautiful Tracy Bell. Whether she loves me or loves me not Sometimes it's hard to tell Still kneeling, Damon grabs her hand and Yet I am longing to share the lot sings: Of beautiful Tracy Bell BLUR: Tracy, Tracy, give me your answer, do Tracy, Tracy, give me your answer, do I'm half crazy I'm half crazy All for the love of you All for the love of you It won't be a stylish marriage It won't be a stylish marriage I can't afford the carriage I can't afford the carriage But you'll look sweet on the seat But you'd look sweet on the seat Of a bicycle built for two Of a bicycle built for two.

We will go tandem Realizing that she has finally found the man of As man and wife her dreams, Tracy shed tears of joy. Relieved Tracy, Tracy of her panic and anxiety, Tracy asks Damon to Peddling our way sit next to her. She sings a love song: Down the road of life I and my Tracy Bell THE PRIMITIVES: When the roads and we both despise Turn off the moon Policemen and lamps as well It's much too bright There are bright lights Turn off the moon In the dazzling eyes Who needs the moon tonight? Of beautiful Tracy Bell Turn off the light That shines from above Tracy, Tracy, give me your answer, do It's nicer in the shadows I'm half crazy When you're falling in love

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I only need my baby's eyes To light the way From here to paradise Turn off the moon While we're in the park So I can give my lover boy A kiss in the dark.

Tracy kisses Damon. He grabs her by the hand Brett Anderson Jim Morrison and says: Brett is holding Jim tightly with her arms and BLUR: legs as she kisses his body. Jim tells her: Love's the greatest thing That we have! THE DOORS: Wrap your legs around my neck They kiss passionately, and ĂŵŽŶ͛Ɛ friends Wrap your arms around my feet. applaud them. Tracy tells him: Brett tells Jim: THE PRIMITIVES: All I need is your caress THE DONNAS: And all the fire that you possess I wanna be with a guy like you. Take me to heaven! Jim is enjoying her caresses: He replies tenderly: THE DOORS: BLUR: I'd like to stay here all night. I'll love you forever. She says: Tracy gets up and starts running. She tells Damon: THE DONNAS: I wanna have you all to my own. THE PRIMITIVES: Catch me if you can! Jim tells Brett:

The lovers run to a dark, grassy area to make THE DOORS: love in the Garden of Eden. In a different area I'd like to have another kiss. of the park, two lovers are horse playing in a grassy area. Brett Anderson of The Donnas is Brett kisses him and tells him that they will on top of her boyfriend Jim Morrison. enjoy a long night of lovemaking:

THE DONNAS: Let's play ball We don't need a court Just you and me baby Full contact sport 257 And there's no ref Show me some more. To tell us to stop So we can play until we drop. Hearing other wandering couples passing by, she tells him: Brett tells Jim: THE DONNAS: THE DONNAS: I'm gonna wait 'til no one's around. Let's turn up the sin Push the button on my stereo. Several couples pass by, looking for a secluded place to enjoy each other. While they wait for Jim gladly obeys and says: the couples to leave the area, Jim tells Brett:

THE DOORS: THE DOORS: You like it more and more. There will never be Another one who can do Jim pleasures Brett and she says ecstatically: The things you do.

THE DONNAS: Desperate for the wanderers to leave, she Baby you make my heart pound. says:

Jim touches her thighs and her back and says: THE DONNAS: I can't wait to get away from the crowd. THE DOORS: You are so warm. As they continue to wait, Jim caresses her and she is aroused by his touch. Brett says: They continue caressing: THE DONNAS: THE DONNAS: Got an itch underneath my pants You're making me go insane. I want some quick and easy satisfaction. I wanna French kiss you! He tells her to be patient and to wait for the They kiss passionately. Then Jim says: wanderers to leave. He says:

THE DOORS: THE DOORS: So good together. I'm horny We're gonna have He stops caressing her and looks at her A real good time. voluptuous cleavage. She wants him to continue caressing her and says: The wandering couples decide to stay in the same area. Desperate, Brett looks around for THE DONNAS: a secluded spot nearby. After some time, she Stop starin' at my D cup. finds a suitable spot and tells Jim softly:

He wants to see her breasts and begs her:

THE DOORS:

258 THE DONNAS: I gotta get you alone THE DONNAS: Let's go! You want some of me? You gotta give some first! Brett and Jim get up quietly and walk over to a secluded area to continue their lovemaking. Then she asks him: He tells her: THE DONNAS: THE DOORS: I'm a rocket that's ready to blow. We're gonna ride and have some fun. Are you ready to party with me?

Brett says: Jim takes off his pants and says:

THE DONNAS: THE DOORS: It's dark and there's no one around! Look here, baby I got just what you need. They embrace and French kiss each other. Jim tells her: She looks at him and says:

THE DOORS: THE DONNAS: I'm gonna love you If it ain't hot and hard ͚Till the stars fall from the sky. Then I don't even care.

Brett tells Jim: He asks her to look again and says:

THE DONNAS: THE DOORS: I gotta turn up the action Mojo Risin'. And get some rock 'n' roll. She says: Jim says: THE DONNAS: THE DOORS: Come on and stick it in! Let's ride. She undresses and gets on top of him. He tells She tells him: her:

THE DONNAS: THE DOORS: Baby, I wanna play with you Wrap your hair around my skin. Want instant satisfaction. After a while of sexual enjoyment, Brett tells Jim tells her: Jim:

THE DOORS: THE DONNAS: Crawl all over me. You say you're gonna show me How to have some fun Brett warns him: I'll show you how it's done.

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She rides him harder and moans in ecstasy. He THE DONNAS: says: Get it up You know I want it bad. THE DOORS: My wild love is crazy He tells her: She screams like a bird She moans like a cat. THE DOORS: Get on your hands and knees, baby. Brett proudly says: Brett tells Jim: THE DONNAS: I'm hedonistic and I stay up all night. THE DONNAS: Don't bother sayin' please Jim says jokingly: If you wanna ravage me!

THE DOORS: Given the green light, he proceeds to pleasure All you people her and says: That tryin' to sleep I'm out to make it THE DOORS: With my midnight dream. Gonna get real close Get real tight Brett says: Moonlight drive.

THE DONNAS: She screams ecstatically and demands that he I apologize for all the noise. continue:

Then she tells him: THE DONNAS: Don't hold back THE DONNAS: You know I want it bad Give me one more hit c'mon. Don't care if anybody sees.

She wants him to use all his energy to pleasure He summons all his energies and continues her: making love to her. They stop to embrace and kiss each other. Then he asks her again: THE DONNAS: C'mon baby THE DOORS: Just give it to me Baby, won't you get down on your knees. Just fill me up. She says: Jim tells her: THE DONNAS: THE DOORS: I can't walk. My knees got weak.

She demands:

260 He begs her to continue their lovemaking: He replies:

THE DOORS: THE DOORS: C'mon little darlin' Keep the whole thing going, baby! Give your love to me. Brett and Jim continue their lovemaking Brett gets on her knees and says: uninterrupted. The singing of birds throughout the park has been replaced by moans of THE DONNAS: pleasure and ecstasy from all the wanderers. I'm getting down on my knees I'm lookin' for some fresh meat Sheryl Crow and her boyfriend walk nearby. I'm ready to eat. They hear screams of pleasure coming from multiple directions and stop momentarily to Jim says: listen. They laugh as they hear the screams and moans from their peers. Sheryl says: THE DOORS: Got to keep on risin'. SHERYL CROW: Everybody's making love She pleasures him and says: ͚Đause love is free.

THE DONNAS: Sheryl kisses her boyfriend and they continue I'm on you like a shark on meat. walking hand in hand.

He says: In another area of the park, Michael Stipe and Katy Perry are conversing as they walk around THE DOORS: the edge of a lake. Michael turns his head to Risin', risin'. look at the colorful vegetation and admires the serenity of the lake. Michael tells Katy: She continues pleasuring him and says: R.E.M: THE DONNAS: The flowers cover everything I think we've done it all. I could never imagine A place so beautiful! Gratified, Jim tells her: Katy puts her head on his right shoulder and THE DOORS: says: You make me feel like lovers feel. KATY PERRY: Jim sucks on her nipples, which arouses her It brings back the memories. once again. Brett gets down on her hands and knees and tells him: Michael recalls the time when they used to be infatuated with each other: THE DONAS: Let's go R.E.M: 'cause we're on a roll. You, me, We used to be on fire.

261 R.E.M: Someone has to make the first move Katy tells him: That someone is you.

KATY PERRY: Before making a sexual advance, Katy wants I'll take your bad days with your good Michael to be more expressive and show what I do it all because I love you. is in his heart:

Michael points at a bed of flowers and says: KATY PERRY: How do I get closer to you R.E.M: When you keep it all on mute? Everything is beautiful We shall hide together here. Michael says in jest:

Katy says: R.E.M: I'm so in love I don't attract. KATY PERRY: I will love you unconditionally. Katy tells him:

Michael loves Katy dearly and wants to be her KATY PERRY: lover. He wants to rekindle their passion and I have no clue how to get through to you. says: Michael kisses Katy in her forehead and tells R.E.M: her something she did not know: >Ğƚ͛ƐďĞŐŝŶĂŐĂŝn. R.E.M: Katy is ready to reawaken her passion for him I save your messages and says: Just to hear your voice.

KATY PERRY: She hugs him and says: Open up your heart And just let it begin. KATY PERRY: My heart is still wide open. Her response fills him with joy: Michael tells her: R.E.M: There's the progress! R.E.M: I'd go anywhere for you. She hugs him and says: She kisses him and says: KATY PERRY: We could be legendary lovers. KATY PERRY: I wish you could feel Michael looks at <ĂƚǇ͛ƐůŽǀĞůǇ face and says: That my love is real.

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Then she adds: KATY PERRY: I'll give you a taste KATY PERRY: I know you like it sweet. I wish I could just turn you on. Michael asks her: They continue walking around the lake. They grab some pebbles and throw them into the R.E.M: lake. Then Michael tells Katy: Won't you be my valentine?

R.E.M: Katy smiles and says: You know what I feel. KATY PERRY: She responds: Every February You'll be my Valentine. KATY PERRY: This love will make you levitate Katy kisses him passionately and then Michael Like a bird. says:

Michael tells Katy that they are free to do as R.E.M: they please and asks her to make the best of I want to turn you on. their rekindled attraction: Katy says: R.E.M: We are all free now. KATY PERRY: I will give you more than I ever gave before. Katy tells Michael: Michael reaffirms his love for her: KATY PERRY: No concealing my feelings. R.E.M: You will be mine. Then Katy recalls what Michael said: that she should make the first move. Thus, Katy tells The two lovers embrace and Katy expresses Michael boldly: her joy:

KATY PERRY: KATY PERRY: Wanna make out with me? I've been waiting for so long. I think I'm ready for it. Michael apologizes and says: Michael embraces her and says: R.E.M: R.E.M: I am not the type of dog You're beautiful. That could keep you waiting For no good reason. Katy smiles and says:

263 She grabs him by the hand and they run to the bed of flowers: Michael sees that Katy is ready to take their lovemaking to the next level and says: KATY PERRY: Let's go all the way tonight R.E.M: No regrets, just love. I want you naked I want you wild! Michael kisses Katy: She performs a striptease for him. Then she R.E.M: tells him: Let me kiss you on the mouth. KATY PERRY: His caresses drive Katy wild. She tells him: I wanna see your peacock!

KATY PERRY: Her sensuality drives him wild. He undresses Kiss me! and says: Infect me with your loving! R.E.M: Michael kisses Katy passionately and she says: You turn me on!

KATY PERRY: She looks at him and says: You make me feel Like I'm livin' KATY PERRY: A teenage dream. You got the finest architecture Such a sight to see Michael expresses his love for her: And it's all for me.

R.E.M: Michael asks Katy: I love you madly. R.E.M: Katy says: You know what I really need Do you give good head? KATY PERRY: Baby, you're a firework! She falls to her knees and says:

He caresses her from head to toe and she KATY PERRY: says: This is the beginning Of something so magical tonight. KATY PERRY: Your touch͛Ɛ magnetizing Michael tells her: Leaves my body glowing! R.E.M: Michael says: I'm in your possession So fuck me, kitten! R.E.M: This life is sweet.

264 Michael lays flat on the bed of flowers. Katy In a different section of the park, Bruce gets on top of him and rocks him back and Springsteen is carrying roses that he picked forth. After a vigorous and pleasurable from a garden nearby. He gives them to Jewel lovemaking session Katy says: and says in a dejected manner:

KATY PERRY: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Just when I think I take you out on a date I can't take anymore And you won't even kiss me! We go deeper and harder Than ever before. Jewel declines to accept the roses and places them near his feet. Jewel tells Bruce what her They caress each other and he says: mother taught her:

R.E.M: JEWEL: It's a beautiful life! Don't ever give away What you can't take back. Katy agrees: Bruce grabs the roses and holds them in his KATY PERRY: hands. Disappointed, he tells her: This is pure paradise Even heaven is jealous of our love. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: You treat me like a fool. They look at the serene lake. Katy tells him ǁŚĂƚ͛Ɛ on her mind: Jewel tells him:

KATY PERRY: JEWEL: Skinny-dipping in the dark. You're sweet but Don't remember my name. Michael likes her suggestion and they take a swim in the lake. Michael looks at the sky and Embarrassed by the fact, Bruce asks her to tells Katy: remind him what her name is:

R.E.M: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: The moon is low tonight. Won't you tell me what's your name?

Then he says: She responds:

R.E.M: JEWEL: Nightswimming deserves a quiet night. Jewel.

The lovers kiss and continue swimming in the Then she tells him: lake. Katy tells Michael with joy: JEWEL: KATY PERRY: You're always the mysterious one All this time was worth the waiting. With dark eyes and careless hair Fashionably sensitive

265 But too cool to care. JEWEL: If you could hear Bruce touches his hair and says: The voice in my heart It would tell you I'm afraid. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I combed my hair Bruce asks her: Until it was just right. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Jewel says: You're so afraid of Being somebody's fool? JEWEL: It's perfectly clear. Jewel responds:

Bruce tells her with sadness in his voice: JEWEL: We're both too afraid BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: To reveal our most tender parts. I was gonna be your Romeo You were gonna be my Juliet. Bruce says:

Jewel looks around and asks: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: In your heart you must trust. JEWEL: Romeo was a very nice man She grabs the roses and smells them. Then she Wherefore art thou Romeo? gives them back to Bruce and says:

Puzzled by her comment, Bruce says: JEWEL: Love is a game BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Until it's played I don't understand And if it's lost How you can hold me so tight It can't ever be saved. And love me so damn loose. Bruce says: Jewel walks away and says: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: JEWEL: I can't believe what you say. I want to live bravely And love without fear. Jewel tells Bruce:

Bruce asks Jewel to trust him: JEWEL: Love is a garden BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: It needs help to grow It takes a leap of faith Ours is starving. To get things going.

Jewel tells Bruce with her back towards him:

266 Bruce walks closer and looks at her face. He says: JEWEL: Just leave me alone! BRUCE PRINGSTEEN: There͛s a sadness Bruce tells her in the nicest possible way: Hidden in that pretty face. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Jewel turns her face away from his and admits I just want to be your lover. the truth: She tells him: JEWEL: It was my lonely mind wanting JEWEL: What's been missing in my life. It's those big hands That are the ones to blame. Bruce wants Jewel to be happy. He embraces her and asks her: He apologizes for touching her without her consent. He offers her the roses once again BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: and she grabs them respectfully. He urges her Tell me what can I do? to let the healing begin:

Jewel pushes him away and says: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Let the broken heart love again. JEWEL: Don't worry Jewel looks at the roses and admires their It'll be just fine. beauty. Then, she approaches him and tells him: He approaches her and says: JEWEL: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I hate you! Close your eyes. I love you!

Jewel closes her eyes. He gives her a kiss, but Bruce smiles and says: her attitude remains cold and detached. She tells him: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Two hearts are better than one. JEWEL: Two hearts girl get the job done. Love equals pain. Jewel tells him: Dejected by her comment, Bruce says: JEWEL: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Leave! French kisses Will not break that heart of stone. He starts walking away from her and says:

He embraces her and tries to kiss her again, but she pushes him away and says:

267 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: JEWEL: I would rather feel the hurt inside Do you want me Than know the emptiness Like I want you? Your heart must hide. Bruce says: Jewel asks him to stay: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: JEWEL: My love for you is real. Please Don't go away! Jewel asks him:

Jewel smells the roses and tells him: JEWEL: Do you need me like I need you? JEWEL: My heart has four empty rooms He responds: Three wait for lightning And one waits for you. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I don't need your money She adds: I don't need your friends I need you. JEWEL: You're always on my mind. She starts to shed tears and tells Bruce:

Bruce tells Jewel that he feels the same way: JEWEL: In case you failed to notice BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: In case you failed to see Everybody's got a hunger This is my heart bleeding before you. They can't resist. Bruce says: She touches her bosom and says: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: JEWEL: You can't start a fire There is this hunger Sitting 'round crying. This restlessness inside of me And it knows that you're no stranger Jewel wants Bruce to prove his love for her: You're my gravity. JEWEL: Bruce extends his hands out to her and Jewel What can you do for me? walks toward him attracted by the force of love. He tells her: Bruce hugs her and caresses her face. Then he tells her: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: You can't start a fire without a spark. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I'm a man They embrace and she asks him: I'll prove it all night for you.

268 Jewel points to the trees in the park and says: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: JEWEL: The only lover In the darkness I'm ever gonna need is I hear the language of your heart. Your soft, sweet Little girl's tongue. The two lovers embrace and kiss passionately. Bruce tells Jewel: Bruce puts her lips close to his and says:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: JEWEL: Hold me in your arms Kiss me hard Let our love blind us. Like we're about to sin And there ain't no going back. She smiles with joy and tells him: He takes out his shirt and says: JEWEL: Love is here to stay. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I'm on fire. He tells her: She kisses his body and says: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I want to guard JEWEL: Your dreams and visions. Love is built kiss by kiss Just like a house Jewel tells him: Brick by brick.

JEWEL: Bruce takes out his pants and says: Come on, baby I'll feed ya on kisses BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Let's make up Baby, let me be your soul driver. For what we've been missing. Jewel embraces him and says: The two lovers throw themselves into a bed of flowers nearby. Bruce says: JEWEL: I don't wanna be loved BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: By anybody but you. Love me tonight And I promise He caresses her hair and says: I'll love you forever. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Jewel says: I got you, and baby You've got me. JEWEL: Kiss me beneath the milky twilight. She smiles and says:

The lovers French kiss:

269 JEWEL: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: We're in love. Honey, I don't wanna clip your wings But a time comes He asks her if she will allow him to take off her When two people dress. She gladly accepts. He says: Should think of these things Having a home and a family. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: In the deep heart of the night He kisses her ears and says: We let loose of everything. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: To say I'll make Before Bruce starts undressing her, Jewel tells Your dreams come true him: Would be wrong But maybe, darlin' JEWEL: I could help them along. I will let you undress me But I warn you She is deeply in love with him and says: I have thorns Like any rose. JEWEL: I'm lost to you now He undresses her and says: And there's no Amount of reason BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: That could save me. I just want To feel you in my arms Then she tells Bruce with joy: And share a little of that human touch. JEWEL: She says: You will love me I will love you. JEWEL: Let me feel your love. Bruce tells her:

He kisses her entire body. Then, he tells her: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I wear my love darlin' BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Without shame I wanna marry you. I'd be proud If you would wear my name. Jewel is overwhelmed with joy when she hears his proposal of marriage. But she also realizes Jewel kisses him and says: that it is a big decision that has its risks: JEWEL: JEWEL: Press yourself into me The union we propose is dangerous. Let me feel your breathing.

Bruce tells her: Bruce asks her:

270 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Jewel is overwhelmed with joy and wishes this I see that lonely ribbon in your hair moment could last forever. They hug each Tell me, am I the man other and she says: For whom you put it there? JEWEL: She replies to him in the affirmative and Don't you dare change a thing. throws her arms around him. She says: Bruce says: JEWEL: Take me. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Lovin' you is a man's job baby. He undresses her and says: Jewel tells Bruce: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Reveal yourself all now to me, girl. JEWEL: Promise me She jumps on top of him and says with a We'll stay sensual tone: This way.

JEWEL: Bruce responds affirmatively and tells Jewel: I can love u like nobody else. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: He takes a strong hold of her hips and says: Looking for a little bit Of God's mercy BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I found living proof. Let me show you what love can do. The two lovers kiss and continue walking hand The two lovebirds make love under the bright in hand and disappear into the night. moonlight. Jewel says: In a different area of the park, a very timid Ian JEWEL: Brown, who used to work as a paperboy Your skin delivering newspapers back in his hometown, Is the only flag there is 2 believe in. plucks a rose from a garden and gives it to his beloved friend Natalie Merchant. He still Once they have enjoyed themselves, Bruce remembers the night when she prepared asks her if she will marry him. She joyfully says supper for him and observed him with her yes. The two lovers put their clothes on and go angelical face while he ate rapaciously. for a walk in the park. Bruce tells Jewel: Natalie brings the roses closer to her bosom and then sits in a bench nearby. Not sure what BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: to do next, Ian follows her and sits close to I know your mama her. He has no experience expressing his She don't like me romantic feelings to anyone. He likes her 'cause I play in a rock and roll band friendly and mature demeanor and her And I know your daddy willingness to help others. Both Ian and He don't dig me. Natalie are well respected by their peers and have a good reputation.

271 Still thinking about the tyrants that have risen Neither Ian nor Natalie knows how to start a to power in many countries recently, the romantic conversation and remain silent. Ian intellectual Natalie tells Ian: believes that it is his duty to take the lead in expressing his feelings toward Natalie. Yet, he 10000 MANIACS: is shy about telling her how much he admires They steal cunningly her and his wish to marry her. Natalie smiles Riches no one can exceed. and waits patiently for him to speak. Ian smiles at her but remains silent. He finally The cerebral and knowledgeable Ian tells breaks the silence by saying clumsily: Natalie that today is the day that the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is sworn THE STONE ROSES: in. Ian dislikes her because she is from the You tell me anything. opposite party and fears that she will become a tyrant, creating a reign of oppression and Natalie was not expecting this awkward persecution. He tells Natalie: request. Although she is known to be very eloquent and sociable, in front of Ian she THE STONE ROSES: ďĞĐŽŵĞƐŶĞƌǀŽƵƐĂŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚƚŚŝŶŬŽĨĂŶǇƚŚŝŶŐ Today's the day she's sworn romantic to say. Natalie asks him a To steal what she never could own. philosophical question that has preoccupied her since she was a student at Jamestown Natalie and Ian lament the fact that a corrupt Community College in New York taking a Prime Minister will now govern the United ĐŽƵƌƐĞƚŝƚůĞĚ͞ŝĐƚĂƚŽƌƐŚŝƉƐŝŶƚŚĞϮϬth Kingdom. Ian vows to mobilize his fellow ĞŶƚƵƌǇ͟: musicians to help get her out of office as soon as possible: 10000 MANIACS: Why are some men born STONE ROSES: With minds that earn degrees I'll not rest While their genius is turned ͚Till she's lost her throne. To works of tyranny? The concept of wealth and greed arouses Ian also has an intellectual mind and loves EĂƚĂůŝĞ͛ƐŝŶƋƵŝƐŝƚŝǀĞŶĞƐƐ on the topic of learning. Working as a paperboy, he used to indigence. She wishes for an immediate read the newspaper every day and became redistribution of wealth among nations and knowledgeable of the latest events and she asks Ian: discoveries in many fields. However, this time Ian does not know what to make of this 10000 MANIACS: question and does not know how to answer it. Why are some men born Timidly, he tells Natalie the truth: With a fate of poverty? Where is the blessed table THE STONE ROSES: To feed all who hunger on Earth? No matter how hard I try I always thought I'd have the answer Ian ponders for a moment ĂďŽƵƚEĂƚĂůŝĞ͛Ɛ I'm not so sure. deep questions but is not able to come up with a concrete answer. He replies:

272 THE STONE ROSES: I'd rather be no one Than someone with no one to love. dŚŝƐƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞƚŽƵĐŚĞƐEĂƚĂůŝĞ͛ƐĞŵŽƚŝŽŶƐ deeply. She is in love with him but ƐŚĞ͛Ɛ not sure how to make him aware of it. She remains silent. Ian immediately perceives her thoughts and points out to her the sounds of their peers making love in the park:

Ian proudly tells Natalie that no one in the STONE ROSES: French aristocracy wears anything that There's something happening resembles his boots: Listen. THE STONE ROSES: Natalie hears screams and moans of ecstasy These boots were made for walking coming from all directions. She imagines her The Marquis de Sade friends jumping up and down with ecstasy on Don't wear no boots like these. top of their boyfriends causing an earthquake with its epicenter in the park. She tells Ian Natalie has read the works written by the humorously: Marquis de Sade and tells Ian:

10000 MANIACS: 10000 MANIACS: You could swear the earth just moved. There's one rare and odd style of living.

Ian blushes. Natalie notices his reaction to her Natalie looks down and examines /ĂŶ͛Ɛ boots comment and blushes as if she had been more closely and is impressed by their sparkle thinking forbidden thoughts. Ian loves her in the night. She wonders how many carats of dearly but is still not sure how to express his gold are in the boots. She tells Ian the obvious: love for her. To keep the conversation flowing, and to give him time to think about the best 10000 MANIACS: way to declare his love for her, Ian shows You're not known for subtlety. Natalie his new gold-plated boots that he bought when he saw them in a newspaper Ian proudly replies: advertisement: THE STONE ROSES: I know what you're thinking You're weighing the gold.

She gazes at the sky and imagines a future were inflation will be rampant and gold will become the element of choice for many transactions, including gold-backed cryptocurrencies:

273 Ian cannot conceive why John or anyone 10000 MANIACS: would dislike Natalie. More and more, Natalie Here we stand is becoming disillusioned by the pervasiveness At the door to gold atomic age. of hate throughout the world, especially against minorities and the poor. She asks Ian a Ian is not sure what to make of EĂƚĂůŝĞ͛Ɛ rhetorical questions: comment and of her diverted gaze to the sky. He tells her that the Kingdom Come can be 10000 MANIACS: experienced on Earth now. He points to his Why must we go on hating? gold-plated boots as an example of heaven on Why can't we live in bliss? Earth: Ian is upset ĂŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚŐĞƚŽǀĞƌƚŚĞĨĂĐƚƚŚĂƚ his STONE ROSES: former friend John Squire has treated Natalie You don't have to wait to die badly͘/ŶĨƵƌŝĂƚĞĚďǇ:ŽŚŶ͛ƐĚĞƉůŽƌĂďůĞ You can have it all behavior toward Natalie, Ian says: Any time you want it. THE STONE ROSES: He takes the opportunity to tell Natalie how Badman! valuable gold will become in the future and I'm gonna make you bleed why he is investing in it. Ian describes his Gonna bring you down to your knees! school friend John Squire in two sentences: Natalie has always believed in forgiveness. THE STONE ROSES: She tries to calm him down. She reminds Ian He loves his brother that in the past Ian himself made fun of her But he'd sell him for a fistful of gold. and made her cry, but she forgave Ian:

Natalie knows perfectly well who John Squire 10000 MANIACS: is. She dislikes his personality, his unhealthy I remember one time lifestyle and his excruciatingly long guitar You made me cry. solos that ruined the live concerts of the Stone Roses. Regarding John, Natalie tells Ian: She looks at the ground and says timidly:

10000 MANIACS: 10000 MANIACS: Never will he believe When I fell That his greed is a blinding ray You laughed He'll take his gold Until your belly was sore. Six deep in the grave. Ian recalls the incident with shame. He feels Natalie had several conversations with John guilty that he made his beloved Natalie cry. He Squire to help him change for the better, but it sits next to Natalie and looks at her face. Ian only led John to become even more arrogant, tries to soothe her by caressing her hands. He narcissistic and hostile toward Natalie: puts his bashfulness aside and tell Natalie what he intended to tell her in this special 10000 MANIACS: night of love and romance: He hated me.

274 THE STONE ROSES: Someday soon When your heart Don't know where or when Is black and broken You're gonna wake up And you need a helping hand And see the light. Take my hand baby I'm your man Natalie bears no grudge against Ian for what I got loving enough for two. he did to her in the past. She loves him dearly and wishes the best for him. She looks to the Natalie is very happy to hear those words, but future and tells him: her timidity is reflected in her face. She blushes and hides her face behind the roses 10000 MANIACS: Ian gave her. Her heart starts to beat faster. I've been happy lately She remains silent, unable to utter a word. Thinking about the good things to come. Then, she remembers the bad things that Ian did to her in the past and she forgave him. Ian predicts that her future will be bright: Natalie makes an effort to speak while turning her face away from him: THE STONE ROSES: Your star will shine.

Having absolved him of his past transgressions 10000 MANIACS: against her, Natalie͛ƐŝŶƋƵŝƐŝƚŝǀĞŶĞƐƐĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞƐ You pinched my fingers in a door unabated. Staying on the topic of pardon, Tossed my coloring book Natalie wonders about the pardon power In a rusty barrel. invested to the President of the United States of America by the Constitution and what the Natalie recalls another incident when Ian limits of this power are. She ponders whether threw paint at her: the U.S. President or other political figures can pardon someone for crimes that he or she has 10000 MANIACS: not yet committed: My favorite blue blouse Stained on the back. 10000 MANIACS: Who grants absolution for sins Ian remembers the incidents perfectly well. He That never were committed? asks Natalie for forgiveness and hugs her to To me, a mystery. express his love for her: Ian answers to the best of his knowledge that THE STONE ROSES: only Queen Elizabeth can grant such pardon: I love you true! THE STONE ROSES: Ian regrets not being able to answer the Elizabeth my dear. thoughtful questions she asked earlier and tells Natalie: EĂƚĂůŝĞŝƐĂŵĂǌĞĚďǇ/ĂŶ͛ƐĞŶĐǇĐůŽƉĞĚŝĐ knowledge. It makes her become even more THE STONE ROSES: infatuated and attracted to him. She thinks When your questions go unanswered about her narrow scope of knowledge and And the silence is killing you says to herself:

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10000 MANIACS: Ian says with glee: It makes me humble To be so green. THE STONE ROSES: This is the one Attracted to Ian and no longer shy to express I've waited for! her lascivious thoughts, Natalie is determined to make her move. She smells the fragrance of Ian adds: the roses and tells Ian in a sensual tone: THE STONE ROSES: 10000 MANIACS: It may go right We're not as close as we could be. It may go wrong This is the one Ian smiles and grabs the roses from her hands She's waited for! and puts them aside. Then, he grabs and caresses her hands and tells her the only Natalie is overwhelmed with joy and tells him words he can manage to say: with gratitude:

NATALIE MERCHANT: THE STONE ROSES: For your kindness I'm in debt to you. You're mine. She removes her blouse, revealing her breasts Natalie hugs Ian and sheds tears of joy. She to him. He asks her timidly if he can touch wants to kiss him, ďƵƚƐŚĞĐĂŶ͛ƚĨŝŶĚƚŚĞ them. She says with a smile: courage to do so. She waits for him to take the lead. Ian asks Natalie if he can kiss her and NATALIE MERCHANT: she says yes. Then Ian tells Natalie: It's your happiness I want most of all THE STONE ROSES: And for that Lay down I'd do anything at all. I'll kiss you. Ian sucks her nipples and says: Natalie lays down and says before he kisses her: THE STONE ROSES: I made a space in my heart 10000 MANIACS: Where you can stay Let me close my eyes. I'll never want another lover.

Natalie closes her eyes and they kiss Ian caresses one of her breasts with his hand. ƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĂƚĞůǇ͘/ĂŶƚĞůůƐEĂƚĂůŝĞƚŚĂƚŚĞĐĂŶ͛ƚ Natalie encourages him to continue caressing find any words to describe how much he loves her left breast: her: 10000 MANIACS: THE STONE ROSES: Cherish and love it. These French kisses Are the only way I've found.

276 Ian tells Natalie as he licks her ears and neck: THE STONE ROSES: Let it shower down over me THE STONE ROSES: Soak me to the bone. Your love is mesmerizing. Natalie caresses his body and Ian says with Natalie asks Ian to take their lovemaking to delight: the next level: IAN BROWN: 10000 MANIACS: /͛ŵŝŶƐĞǀĞŶƚŚŚĞĂǀĞŶ͊ Amaze me now! Natalie looks at the sky and notices that He gladly complies and says: daybreak is fast approaching. She looks at her watch and says: THE STONE ROSES: I'd love to do it! 10000 MANIACS: The clock is another demon Natalie says: That devours our time in Eden.

NATALIE MERCHANT: As Natalie jumps on top of Ian to begin their Tell me what's on your mind! sexual foreplay, a loud voice from a stranger is heard from a distance saying STOP!. YOU ARE Ian teases her by not giving her any specifics. UNDER ARREST FOR TRESPASSING! Natalie Instead, he tells her cryptically: and Ian notice a constable running toward them. They grab their clothes and start THE STONE ROSES: screaming loudly to alert their fellow If I'm your rose wanderers to exit the park as soon as possible. You are my sun and rain Their screams alert all the wanderers and they And the northern lights take flight. Will shine again. Natalie and Ian run away from the constable Then he adds: by wading through a lagoon. The constable tries to pursue them, but he trips on a large THE STONE ROSES: rock and hurts his knee. This allows all the You can have me trespassers to climb the fence and escape to Whenever you want me the street. Without looking back, they run Love is a circle with no end. until they reach the Studio Paris Buttes Chaumont and find themselves in the safety of Ian starts undressing. Natalie looks at his their hotel rooms. chest and muscles and says lasciviously:

NATALIE MERCHANT: Too delicious to resist!

Ian asks her to express her love for him:

277 ********************************** SCENE 4 - Love Is All We Have Left SNOOP LION: No drink the red bull! This scene takes place two days later in a large luxury suite in the Studio Paris Buttes dĂǇůŽƌƚĞůůƐŚĞƌƉĞĞƌƐƚŚĂƚƐŚĞĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚ Chaumont. Some of the wanderers are remember what she consumed that is making boasting about their escapades in the Parc des her feel dizzy: Buttes Chaumont while others are listening to the romantic experiences at the park that THE PRETTY RECKLESS: their peers are describing. The wanderers who I don't know what I'm on. had a good time at the park have a nice disposition and are cheerful. However, those Missy Elliot is coping with a headache and who did not enjoy the night at the park or who tells her peers: already broke up with their lover feel lonely and depressed. These wanderers are not in a MISSY ELLIOT: mood for conversation. They ĚŽŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁŚŽǁ /ŐŽƚĂŚĞĂĚĂĐŚĞĂŶĚŝƚ͛ƐŶŽƚĂƚƵŵŽƌ͘ to mend their broken heart and need help. One of the cheerful wanderers is Dennis Leroy Virgil has a migraine tells his peers he Lyxzen of Refused. He asks Taylor Momsen of ĐĂŶ͛ƚƐƚĂŶĚƚŚĞƉĂŝŶ͘,ĞƐǁĂůůŽǁƐĂƉŝůl and The Pretty Reckless ǁŚĂƚ͛ƐƚŚĞŵĂƚƚĞƌ: says:

REFUSED: I just wanna know HELLBOUND GLORY: What is going on with you? Why take the pain When I can take pain pills? Taylor replies:

THE PRETTY RECKLESS: Somebody mixed my medicine.

Matthew West suggests to Taylor:

MATTHEW WEST: Just rest.

Snoop Dog tells Taylor to eat berries to Hellbound Glory improve her mental and physical state: Martin Johnson also has a headache says to SNOOP LION: his ailing peers: Natural berries are so very good For the system. BOYS LIKE GIRLS: We're all looking for something He warns Taylor of the health risks associated To take away the pain. with the consumption of power drinks:

278 Van Morrison recommends to Missy, Leroy and Martin to rest to make their headache go Damon Albarn enjoyed the visit to the park away: with Tracy Tracy. He wishes to spread good ǀŝďĞƐƚŽŚŝƐƉĞĞƌƐ͕ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůǇƚŚŽƐĞǁŚŽĚŽŶ͛ƚ VAN MORRISON: seem to be upbeat. Damon approaches Robert When you got a headache and offers him a cup of coffee with a cheerful And you try to soothe the pain attitude: Go right back to sleep And you'll feel all right again. BLUR: Tea and coffee Nicole Au Kin-ying misses ůĂƐƚŶŝŐŚƚ͛Ɛ Helps to start the day! escapade with her lover: Robert thanks Damon but declines to drink MY LITTLE AIRPORT: anything. Damon asks Robert why he is so When the party is over sullen and depressed. Robert responds I miss my dear porn star. without looking at him:

THE CURE: It's a cruel mean cold new day.

Damon looks at all the morose wanderers in the room and says to himself:

BLUR: Where's the love song? To set us free Too many people down.

Nicole Au Kin-ying Robert stares at the wall and says with agony: Robert Smith is sitting in a sofa. He is staring at the floor with a gloomy and sad expression. THE CURE: He has been crying all morning. For how much longer Can I cry like this?

Robert continues talking to himself. He takes out a picture of his former lover and says:

THE CURE: There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to never feel the breaking apart.

Marlana Sheetz hears Robert Smith talking to himself and asks him:

Robert Smith of The Cure

279 MILO GREENE: THE CURE: What's the matter with you lately? Yesterday I felt like I could die.

Robert tries to hide his emotional pain. He tells his lover, who ended their relationship yesterday, as if she were present:

THE CURE: Go on Just walk away Go on Your choice is made.

Other wanderers hear ZŽďĞƌƚ͛ƐƉĂŝŶĨƵůǁŽƌĚƐ and approach him. Robert remembers the tender moments he spent with his lover and Marlana Sheetz of Milo Green sheds tears. He asks his missing lover to

return: Robert gazes at Milo and tells him:

THE CURE: THE CURE: Come back Sometimes you just feel so old Don't walk away. It hurts when you cry

It hurts just to breathe Robert stares at the floor with an expression And then it all seems of sadness. Michael Stipe walks over to where Like there's no one left Robert is sitting and sits next to him. Michael And all you want is to sleep. looks at ZŽďĞƌƚ͛ƐĨĂĐĞ for a few seconds but

fails to make him smile. Michael puts his right His friends encourage Robert to express his ŚĂŶĚŽŶZŽďĞƌƚ͛ƐƐŚŽƵůĚĞƌƚŽĐŽŵĨŽƌƚŚŝŵ͕ feelings openly and to share with them the and tells him: thoughts that are torturing him:

R.E.M: THE TREWS: You've been so sad Sing your heart out It makes me worry Drive them blues away. Why not smile?

U2: Michael asks Robert to tell him what it is that Sing your heart out! is perturbing him. Michael pinches Robeƌƚ͛Ɛ

belly to make him laugh, but that effort fails. OASIS: Michael then ponders for a few seconds how Go let it out! can he make Robert smile. Suddenly, an idea

occurs to him. He grabs his cell phone and Encouraged by these words, Robert opens up calls the members of the k-pop group April and tells his peers: who are staying in the adjacent room.

280 Are falling outside my window I see my reflection in the glass My heart is squirming Iƚ͛ƐĨůƵƚƚĞƌŝŶg so much Only smiles fill my lips.

Robert watches the Tinker Bells sing and dance. He is awestruck by their enthusiasm and positivity. The Tinker Bells continue to

April sing:

The five members of April appear a few APRIL: minutes later dressed as Tinker Bell. They High in the sky congregate around Robert with beaming To the stars /͛ůůĨůǇ smiles, as if trying to teach him how to smile. In order to find you A Tinker Bell tells him: Where should I go? Will you see me? APRIL: Twinkling like that star I wanna hold your hand. /͛ŵdŝŶŬĞƌ Bell, aha aha /͛ůůƐƉƌŝŶŬůĞůŽǀĞŽŶǇŽƵ! Robert stares at them with a surprised look, not knowing who they are. He extends his The lovely Tinker Bells get closer to Robert and hand to greet them and a Tinker Bell kisses it. smile. He then smiles back. The Tinker Bells Robert had never seen such beautiful faces continue singing and dancing: before. His wounded heart starts to heal and he tells the Tinker Bells: APRIL: I tried imagining your smile THE CURE: Sweetly and cutely I must be dreaming! I will make pretty dreams with you Make you smile! One of the Tinker Bells tells Robert with a beaming smile: The five Tinker Bells grab Robert by the arms and make him get up from the sofa. They tell APRIL: him not to be shy: A dream that happens right before your eyes! APRIL: Robert moves his lips as if trying to smile but ŽŶ͛ƚŵŝŶĚǁŚĂƚƚŚĞŽƚŚĞƌƐƐĂǇ stops halfway and reverts back to his gloomy I wanna make you smile. disposition and slouches in the sofa. The five Tinker Bells then tell Robert as they dance Robert hesitates momentarily but then gets up around him with heavenly smiles: and a spirit of joy and cheerfulness takes over him. He imitates the dance moves of the APRIL: Tinker Bells. The other wanderers who had My mysterious heart been feeling sick join the festive mood by Oh make you smile! clapping and dancing. The Tinker Bells Pretty flower petals continue singing: 281

APRIL: /͛ŵdŝŶŬĞƌ Bell aha, aha Where should I go? Will you see me? Shining like that /͛ůůƐƉƌŝŶŬůĞůŽǀĞŽŶǇŽƵ My story is for you /͛ŵdŝŶŬĞƌ Bell. Iggy Pop

Everyone in the room applauds. Each Tinker The wanderers look at Iggy and notice that he Bells hugs Robert and they immediately has a face of boredom. The singing and disappear, leaving Robert in a happy and dancing of the Tinker Bells did not cheer him exuberant mood. His peers are glad to see up. Iggy misses living on the edge. Sitting in a Robert smile and encourage him to keep a hotel room doing nothing has made him positive outlook. Mike Skinner tells Robert restless. A wanderer notices Iggy͛Ɛdemeanor that wealth does not always lead to happiness and asks him: and that achieving happiness is more important than anything else: INFORMATION SOCIETY: I wanna know THE STREETS: What you're feeling Maybe I'm better looking than you Tell me what's on your mind. Maybe I've got more dough But am I happier? ... No. Iggy replies:

Michael Stipe encourages Robert to make the IGGY POP: best out of each day: I'm the chairman of the bored.

R.E.M: A female wanderer asks Iggy: Every day is yours to win. SLEATER-KINNEY: Bono tells Robert: So you want to be entertained? Turn on the TV. U2: Don't let the bastards grind you down. Iggy turns on the TV. Another wanderer tells Iggy: With the help of his friends, Robert exorcises his inner demons that had kept him in a state THE BICYCLE THIEF: of gloom and doom. He is no longer acting like Let's just get stoned and watch TV. a tortured soul and is once again free to love without fear of disappointment. Ɖƌŝů͛ƐƐŝŶging A group of wanderers say: had a positive effect on the wanderers in the room, except for one of them: Iggy Pop. BLACK FLAG: We've got nothing better to do Than watch TV And have a couple of brews.

282 Andrew gets up from the sofa and turns on Tyler Joseph of Twenty-One Pilots hates the radio to NJR FM 100.3. The song ͞/͛ŵ&ĞĚ watching TV and says: hƉ͟by French pop singer Alizee is playing:

TWENTY-ONE PILOTS: We don't believe what's on TV Because it's what we want to see And what we want We know we can't believe.

A wanderer who hates watching TV says:

LOVE IS ALL: I'm wasting my life Just watching the TV No matter what they say I just can't agree. Alizée

ALIZÉE:

I'm fed up with people

Who are always whining

Who roll at only 2 miles per hour Leah Rosier tells her peers: Who are complaining

And who are stuck LEAH ROSIER: On a fixed idea Turn off your television I'm fed up with those If you wanna hear the truth. Who keep nagging

Useless terrorists Who keep painting everything black Who call me a hypocrite

I'm fed up with the big sister Who complains about everything And who keeps crying Fed up with rain Leah Rosier Fed up with courgettes Which make me throw up Not finding anything interesting on TV, Iggy Under my blanket Pop turns it off. ŶĚƌĞǁDĐDĂŚŽŶŽĨ:ĂĐŬ͛Ɛ I'm fed up with cynics Mannequin says: And near saffron meadows I'm fed up with being fed up. :<͛^DEEYh/E͗ I wanna hear some music. A wanderer says ĂďŽƵƚůŝǌĞĞ͛Ɛsinging:

TOEHIDER: Amazingly, I understood everything!

283 Whatever happened to you, rock 'n roll? Randy Hogan of Cheap Trick says: Iggy Pop also wants to hear rock & roll music CHEAP TRICK: to make his boredom disappear: She's a talented girl. IGGY POP: A wanderer did not understand the deep I need some noise! meaning of the song and says: Iggy Pop turns off the radio and asks Joey GIRLS ALOUD: Ramone and the rest of The Ramones to sing a I can't speak French. rock & roll anthem.

Lenny Dee is yawning due to his dislike of bubble pop. He becomes restless and starts walking around the room. He points to the walls of the hotel room and tells his peers:

THE SICKEST SQUAD feat. LENNY DEE: I wanna feel the wall shake! I wanna feel the room rattle! I wanna hear some music With motherf**king balls! I wanna hear some music That shakes my brain!

His friend Bob Seager agrees. Bob longs to The Ramones hear the timeless sound of classic rock: :ŽĞǇĂĐƋƵŝĞƐĐĞƐĂŶĚdŚĞZĂŵŽŶĞƐƐŝŶŐ͞Ž BOB SEAGER: zŽƵZĞŵĞŵďĞƌZŽĐŬΘZŽůůZĂĚŝŽ͗͟ Today's music ain't got the same soul I like that old-time rock 'n' roll. THE RAMONES: Do you remember Hullabaloo Other wanderers also long to hear rock music. Upbeat, Shindig and Ed Sullivan, too? They feel they have been deprived of the Do you remember rock 'n' roll radio? music that gives them life and inspiration. Do you remember Murray the K Bruce Springsteen says: Alan Freed, and High Energy? It's the end, the end of the seventies BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: It's the end, the end of the century. I want a thousand guitars I want pounding drums Joey asks his peers: I just want to hear some rhythm. THE RAMONES: Another wanderer asks: Do you remember lying in bed With the covers BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB: Pulled up over your head I gave my heart to a simple chord Radio playin' so no one can see?

284 Bono, Springsteen Joey warns his peers: Singing 'Hallelujiah! Rock and roll is king.' THE RAMONES: We need change Ed tells the Ramones: And we need it fast Before rock's just part of the past LIVE: 'Cause lately The world needs people like you! It all sounds the same to me. Bruce Springsteen says: All the wanderers clap and dance and thank The Ramones for reviving rock & roll. A BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: member of Shonen Knife pays tribute to the I'm a rocker every day. Ramones and says: The wanderers ask Joan Jett to sing a rock SHONEN KNIFE: song. At this request, Joan Jett walks to the Ramones forever! center of the room and asks the Blackhearts to join her.

Shonen Knife Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Bono thanks Joey for his contributions to rock Joan Jett sings a blistering rock & roll anthem: music and the influence their music has had on many rock bands that followed their JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS: footsteps. Bono describes the music of The I don't give a damn Ramones to his peers: 'bout my reputation You're living in the past U2: It's a new generation The most beautiful sound I'd ever heard. A girl can do what she wants to do And that's what I'm gonna do Ed Kowalczyk of Live praises his rock heroes: An' I don't give a damn 'bout my bad reputation LIVE: Oh no, not me. In a dream I had I was on the stage with Queen Michael Stipe and Elton John

285 Joan Jett feels empowered and is ready to Staying with the theme of love, a member of break down the walls of oppression. She the band BarlowGirl asks Michael Hutchence continues to sing with energy: of INXS to sing a love song:

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS: BARLOWGIRL: I don't give a damn Sing me a love song. 'bout my reputation Never said Michael Hutchence gladly complies and sings I wanted to improve my station a heartfelt love song: An' I'm only doin' good When I'm havin' fun INXS: An' I don't have to please no one Don't ask me An' I don't give a damn What you know is true 'Bout my bad reputation Don't have to tell you Oh no, not me! I love your precious heart I was standing Joan continues to sing: You were there Two worlds collided JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS: And they could never tear us apart. I don't give a damn 'Bout my reputation Michael Hutchence asks everyone to hold I've never been afraid of any deviation hands in solidarity and continues to sing: An' I don't really care If ya think I'm strange INXS: I ain't gonna change We could live An' I'm never gonna care For a thousand years 'Bout my bad reputation But if I hurt you Oh no, not me. I'd make wine from your tears I told you Everyone applauds. The wanderers make a That we could fly toast to celebrate the spirit of rock & roll. Zac Cause we all have wings Efron reminds his peers of the most important But some of us don't know why ingredient of rock & roll: I was standing You were there ZAC EFRON: Two worlds collided Without love And they could never tear us apart. Life is rock 'n' roll without a drummer. Everyone applauds. Jared Bridgeman wants Everyone agrees. Ed Roland tells his fellow the romantic mood to continue and says: wanderers to always channel their energy and enthusiasm constructively: AKROBATIK: >Ğƚ͛ƐŬĞĞƉŝƚŐŽŝŶ͛͊ COLLECTIVE SOUL: Let love lead Robert Smith no longer feels morose despite And let love flow! his romantic setback and says:

286 THE CURE: After a few minutes of silence in honor of their However far away esteemed friend and fellow musician, a I will always love you. wanderer says:

They toast once again to celebrate the bond of ICED EARTH: friendship that unites them, regardless of their We shared dreams different political, religious and socioeconomic Like all best friends views. Laughter and cheery conversations We lived reckless permeate the room. Joey Ramone raises his He paid the price drink and says: But why, why did he have to die?

Maynard James Keenan of Tool says: THE RAMONES: Peace and love is here to stay! TOOL: Standing above the crowd At this point, a loud knock on the door He had a voice shatters the festive atmosphere. One of the That was strong and loud wanderers opens the door and John We'll miss him. Densmore, Robbie Krieger and Ray Manzarek of The Doors enter the room. They have Ginuwine is in disbelief: gloomy faces, but no one knows what is troubling them. The three members of The GINUWINE: Doors grab a bottle of whiskey and start Why did you go? drinking. None of them say a word. The celebratory mood has completely vanished. A wanderer feels an immense sense of loss: After taking a few shots of whiskey, Ray Manzarek informs his fellow wanderers that MARCY PLAYGROUND: their band mate, Jim Morrison, has died in his I'm lost without apartment of a heart attack brought on by an My rock and roll heroes. overdose of drugs. Everyone in the room is in shock and some of them start weeping. Madonna knew Jim Morrison very well and says:

MADONNA: I lost my very best friend.

A wanderer looks out the window to the clear blue sky and says:

DISCIPLE: May he rest in peace ͚ĐĂƵƐĞŚĞ͛ƐĨŽrever gone. The Doors ʹ Jim Morrison (left) To remind his peers of the fact that we are mortal, no matter who we are, Bob Dylan sings a spiritual song:

287 In the chill of a wintry light BOB DYLAN: In the bitter dance of loneliness In the time of my confession Fading into space In the hour of my deepest need In the broken mirror of innocence When the pool of tears On each forgotten face Beneath my feet I hear the ancient footsteps Floods every newborn seed Like the motion of the sea There's a dying voice within me Sometimes I turn Reaching out somewhere There's someone there Toiling in the danger Other times it's only me And the morals of despair I am hanging in the balance Don't have the inclination Of the reality of man To look back on any mistake Like every sparrow falling Like Cain, I now behold this chain Like every grain of sand. Of events that I must break In the fury of the moment The wanderers remain silent. They are not I can see the master's hand sure what to do next. Some of them start to In every leaf that trembles feel homesick and long to be with they loved In every grain of sand. ones back in their hometown. They see no point in wandering around the world now that Oh, the flowers of indulgence they have lost their dear friend Jim Morrison. And the weeds of yesteryear Paul Simon tells Michael Stipe: Like criminals They have choked the breath SIMON & GARFUNKEL: Of conscience and good cheer I wish I was home The sun beams down upon the steps Where my love lies waiting for me. Of time to light the way To ease the pain of idleness Michael tells Paul Simon: And the memory of decay I gaze into the doorway R.E.M: Of temptation's angry flame I don't know what I'm hungry for And every time I pass that way I don't know what I want anymore. I'll always hear my name Then onward in my journey Other wanderers say: I come to understand That every hair is numbered MICHAEL BUBBLE: Like every grain of sand. I wanna go home.

Bob grabs his harmonica and plays a somber THE BEACH BOYS: melody. Then, he continues singing as the This is the worst trip wanderers hold hands in prayer: I've ever been on.

BOB DYLAN: However, most wanderers are not ready to go I have gone from rags to riches home yet. Freddy Mercury has a strong In the sorrow of the night wanderlust and he rallies his friends by telling In the violence of a summer's dream them:

288

QUEEN: The show must go on!

Bruce Springsteen agrees:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: I don't wanna hang up My rock and roll shoes!

Suicide Silence Ne-Yo says: Another wanderer motivates his peers to continue their journey despite the setbacks that may come their way: NE-YO: Let's live today NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY: Like there's no tomorrow. When the Armageddon's dark and dread A lot of weak-hearted Another wanderer who wants to continue Weep and moan traveling and having fun says: Only the strong will continue Do you have it in you? TEEH: Come, we've got a journey to go I'm gonna live life to the fullest And when the battle And have no regrets. Gets sour and dread A lot of weak-hearted Now that Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden has Wither and moan been cleared of all charges and he is a free Only the strong will continue man, he is determined to satisfy his I know you have it in you. wanderlust. Bruce tells his friends: The rejuvenated Robert Smith tries to cheer up IRON MAIDEN: his fellow travelers. He persuades them to let I'm gonna keep on roaming! go of any gloomy feelings caused by Jim DŽƌƌŝƐŽŶ͛ƐĚĞĂƚŚ͕ĂŶĚƚŽcontinue their Most wanderers decide that they will continue wandering ways: their roaming ways and invite their reluctant peers to continue exploring other cities THE CURE: together. One of them cheers his buddies: Kick out the gloom Forget everything SUICIDE SILENCE: That makes you cry Erase everything inside Let's get happy! And leave just one thing on your mind You only live once His peers are glad to see that Robert is no So just go fucking nuts longer depressed. His words make the Live life hard! wanderers realize that there is no reason not to continue visiting other cities. They pledge to

289 continue with their rambles in honor of their I hop and fly away deceased friend Jim Morrison. A wanderer Where the sun always shines motivates his peers by saying: Eight days a week.

CANDYLAND: A fellow wanderer suggests Las Vegas: Let's get wild! ELVIS PRESLEY: The wanderers ponder where to go next. Alicia Got a whole lot of money Keys asks: That's ready to burn There's a thousand pretty women ALICIA KEYS: Waitin' out there Where do we go from here? Viva Las Vegas!

There is no consensus as to which city to visit The wanderers like the suggestion of going to next. Robert Pollard suggest they all go to Las Vegas. Faith Hill tells her boyfriend: China: FAITH HILL: ACID RANCH: Hey baby Let's go away to China Let's go to Vegas We can be free Kiss the single life good-bye And trees will be high We'll find a little wedding chapel And kites fly. A pair of rings and a preacher too Underneath the neon steeple Bob Dylan hears his suggestion and tells him: We'll take a gamble and say "I do" Sparklin' lights BOB DYLAN: Dangerous livin' Hey man, you crazy or something? Tumblin' dice You're my ace in the hole now honey Another wanderer says: And I'm your lady luck.

LIGHTS: Bon Scott of AC/DC says with excitement: No matter where we are Or which way the wind blows AC/DC: Nothing can change where we will go: Lamborghinis Siberia! Caviar Dry martini Other wanderers suggest other locations: Shangri-La Bring on the dancing girls THE IMPRESSIONS: And put the champagne on ice Have you been to Spain I'm gonna win Where the joy of laughing people In Sin City. Make you happy again? Women so pretty Excitement spreads throughout the room. Even more so at night. Even the wanderers who were homesick are ready to leave Paris and enjoy the carnal CENTRAL LINE:

290 pleasures of life in Las Vegas. Sara Bareilles says: ,WdZϰ͗K/E͛IT IN LAS VEGAS SARA BAREILLES: Gonna sell my car and go to Vegas. ************************************* SCENE 1 ʹ 'ĂŵďůĞƌ͛ƐĞůŝŐŚƚ

The next scene opens outside of a posh casino in Las Vegas. The wanderers get out of several taxis and look around with a pretentiousness of high status bordering on arrogance. They are wearing the most expensive and flamboyant outfits that they can afford with

Sara Bareilles the hope of catching the attention of the passersby. They have come to Las Vegas to Watsky says: live the hedonistic and libertine lifestyle they have long desired and they will do it in honor WATSKY: of their deceased friend Jim Morrison. Some of When the sun sets on the city them walk with a swagger and brag about It's something to behold their accumulated wealth, never mentioning ͚Cause when the sun sets on the city their humble origins and the small town they Everything turns gold. grew up in. A member of the Sugarhill Gang takes out his gold-colored wallet and shows it Joey Ramone rallies his peers: to his peers. He says with conceit:

THE RAMONES: THE SUGARHILL GANG: Hey ho, let's go! Hear me talking 'bout checkbooks The wanderers decide to leave Paris the next Credit cards day. They intend to live the rock & roll lifestyle More money in Las Vegas that their friend Jim Morrison will Than a sucker could ever spend. no longer be able to enjoy.

The Sugarhill Gang

Ice Cube tells him that he has even more money and is ready to spend it all in one night:

291 I like 'em ICE CUBE: Brown Your money Yellow Ain't my fucking money Puerto Rican Got a pocket full of money. Or Asian.

Ice Cube

Fabolous But not all the wanderers are wealthy. In fact, some of them ĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚƚŽƐƚĂƌƚŐĂŵďůŝŶŐ Fabolous then says: again to regain the large sum of money they lost playing poker back in their old town. One FABOLOUS: of the broke wanderers looks at the beautiful I'm trying to get two ladies who are walking by and smiles at them. Two is always better than one, right? They smile back but continue walking without I'm willing to geese 'em engaging in conversation. Disappointed, he If they're feeling a threesome. continues walking somberly for a couple of blocks. Then, he sees a large casino in the Faboluos tells Delbert McClinton: distance and points to it. He tells his friends with excitement that their financial troubles FABOLOUS: are about to end: It's cool for your girlfriend To come through too. SUPERB: We gon' all be rich if this go right! He urges Fabolous to stay away from the trappings of Las Vegas and to stay away from The member of the Sugarhill Gang that has his girlfriend: the gold-colored wallet asks his buddy Fabolous: DELBERT MCCLINTON: If you lose your money THE SUGARHILL GANG: Please don't lose your mind Whatcha gonna do today? If you lose that woman Please don't come for mine. Fabolous replies: Fabolous makes a devilish smile and tries to FABOLOUS: intimidate him by telling him that he can get Some little pretty mami's is all I need

292 away with anything and can have any girl he With two damn mami's. pleases due to his wealth and his connections with law enforcement authorities: Lily hears Fabolous͛ĐŽŵŵĞŶƚ and tells him in his face: FABOLOUS: Pay off security at clubs LILY ALLEN: Get my guns and knives admitted If I told you 'bout my sex life I'm the type that gets tried and acquitted. You'd call me a slut When boys be talkin' Fabolous looks at the voluptuous silhouette of About their bitches Lily Allen who is walking in front of him and No one's makin' a fuss. tells her: All the male wanderers remain silent after FABOLOUS: being admonished by Lily. She looks at them I wanna see how you look in thongs! sternly and says:

LILY ALLEN: There's a glass ceilin' to break.

Then she points to the casino in front of them and says:

LILY ALLEN: There's money to make And now it's time to speed it up 'cause I can't move at this pace.

Lily Allen Lily walks faster toward the entrance of the Lily Allen is offended by his remark and casino, while the rest of the wanderers follow admonishes him: her as they look at her sexy silhouette.

LILY ALLEN: I won't be braggin' 'bout my cars Or talkin' 'bout my chains Don't need to shake my ass for you 'cause I've got a brain.

Fabolous ignores her comment and boasts to his friends: The wanderers enter the casino. They are

amazed at the size of the cavernous room as FABOLOUS: well as the luxury and glitz that is reminiscent They started calling me of the gold-gilded ornaments in the church Two Time Johnny they visited in New York City. The wanderers After repeatedly leaving the club

293 remain standing for a few minutes, a bit hesitant to proceed. David Allan Coe of Rebel Meets Rebel tells Tulisa: Bono ponders about all the money that is gained and lost by the gamblers each night REBEL MEETS REBEL: and wishes he could regain all the money he I like casinos and I love slot machines. lost a few months ago. Bono tells his peers: Fred Astaire who, like Bono, has lost a lot of U2: money playing games of chance says: The banks they're like cathedrals I guess casinos took their place. FRED ASTAIRE: I've got beginner's luck. Brian McComas looks around open-mouthed at the vast number of gambling tables and the Ella Fitzgerald tries to make Fred feel better by sparkling chandeliers. telling him:

ELLA FITZGERALD: At any gambling casino From Monte Carlo to Reno They tell you that a beginner Comes out a winner.

Another wanderer who also has lost a lot of money in the past tells Ella:

THE NOTWIST: After a life in the casino We know that gambling is a joke To say I'm not here for the money Is just another word for broke.

Brian McComas A fellow wanderer agrees and says:

Brian tells Bono: TRAPT: You only have everything to lose. BRIAN MCCOMAS: I'm 99.9% sure Ingrid Michaelson is not worried about losing I've never been here before. money. She came to Las Vegas to have a good time with the guys: Tulisa is used to living a life of excesses and debauchery and is not shocked by anything INGRID MICHAELSON: she is seeing. She tells her peers: I'm ready to lose everything.

TULISA: Harold Melvin mentions an empirical I'm just living my life observation about their chances of winning: And I hope it don't kill me tonight. 294 HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES: Well, I don't feel so good today Law of average plainly states I'm a quit this crazy scene That chances go around. Cause being famous Ain't all what they make it to be. Busta Rhymes came ready to play regardless of the odds of winning. He tells Harold:

BUSTA RHYMES: Just place your bet And put'cha money where your mouth is.

Luke Christopher is ready to place his bets. He tells his friends that he came to play and is confident he will make good money:

LUKE CHRISTOPHER: Even with all odds against me I seem to find my way.

The wanderers walk toward the main hall. Some of them sit at a large gambling table B.o.B. and start playing poker, while others start B.o.B. remains motionless as he stares at the playing with the slot machines and pinball crowd. David asks him: machines. However, some wanderers are not ready to gamble yet and sit down to have a DISTURBED: drink. David Draiman sees the reluctance of Are you breathing? B.o.B to start playing and tells him: Are you alive?

DISTURBED: B.o.B seems to be in a trance and replies: Tell me what you waiting for.

B.O.B: Everybody here Gonna die one day.

David believes that B.o.B is simply not used to the atmosphere of casinos, and tells him:

DISTURBED: It seems you're having some trouble David Draiman of Disturbed In dealing with these changes.

B.o.B takes a sip of his iced tea and tells David: B.O.B replies:

B.O.B: B.O.B: They say life's for livin' Please pardon me

295 ͚ause me I'm just ventin'. B.O.B: This is pandemonium! David encourages his troubled friend B.o.B to share with him what is causing him pain. He B.o.B is ready to try his luck at the card asks B.o.B to open up emotionally: games. He says with a smile on his face:

DISTURBED: B.O.B: You need to release /͛ŵŐŽŶŶĂŵĂŬĞĂůŽƚŽĨŵŽŶĞǇ. What you're feeling inside. David invites B.o.B to join him at one of the B.O.B replies: gambling tables:

B.O.B: DISTURBED: My soul is getting weary Step right up and be a part of the action And I know the ending is nearing. Go get your game face on Because it's time to play! David looks puzzled at his remark and says: B.o.B says with a newfound confidence: DISTURBED: You're too sick B.O.B: Too fucked in the head. Lights, cameras, action! Whenever I play B.O.B replies: I am the champion.

B.O.B: The two friends walk over to a table where the I think I'm trippin'. patrons are playing poker and sit down to watch the game attentively. After some time, David points to all the beautiful ladies Jeff Tweedy of Wilco says: laughing and smiling. He shouts at one of the ŐŝƌůƐǁŚŽ͛ƐĚƌĞƐƐĞĚŝŶĂshort magenta dress WILCO: and is wearing bright silver pumps peppered I'm already broke with diamonds: And the dealer keeps on joking As he takes my last token. DISTURBED: Come a little closer Bono, who has lost large sums of money in the My pretentious whore past, tells Jeff: I'm living with a feeling That I can't ignore. U2: Chance is a kind of religion The sight of beautiful ladies makes the Where you're damned emotional pain that B.O.B was feeling For plain hard luck. disappear. B.O.B finishes his iced tea and looks at the gambling tables. He is attracted by the Young Scooter reveals his addiction to sensual laughter of the beautiful ladies and ŐĂŵďůŝŶŐĂŶĚƚŚĞĨĂĐƚƚŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐŶŽƚǁŽƌƌŝĞĚ tells David: about a major loss. He knows how to get himself out of trouble:

296 named Bill who spent a fortune playing in YOUNG SCOOTER: different casinos around the world: Anything happens, I got handlers I'm addicted to this gambling. WHODINI: Bill has lots of dollars Kelly Johnson says: So we call him Dollar Bill He spends money like a fool GIRLSCHOOL: 'cuz it gives him a thrill Going on a spending spree. The aim of his game Is wealth and fame He's got Gucci on his arm Dressed in Louis Vuitton AMG Mercedes Benz.

Scarface tells Jalil:

SCARFACE: Money makes me do all things I do Hang with my homies Smoke weed Drink brew Living in a mansion one day with my wife.

Kelly Johnson of Girlschool

Two card dealers talk to each other surreptitiously not too far from the gambling tables. The veteran card dealer French Montana is training a recent hire. French Montana is telling the novice the strategy to maximize profits for the casino and for themselves:

Scarface FRENCH MONTANA: In the casino ƚƚŚĞŵĞŶƚŝŽŶŽĨƚŚĞǁŽƌĚ͞ŵĂŶƐŝŽŶ͟Ă The cardinal rule is gambler says: To keep them playing And to keep them coming back PRINCE CHARMING: The longer they play I wanna live at the Playboy Mansion The more they lose I don't even need my own room And in the end I'll share with April, May and June. We get it all. Sheryl Crow tells him: In another gambling table, Jalil Hutchins is telling his peers a story about a friend of his

297 SHERYL CROW: I've never been there Brett points to an attractive woman who But the brochure looks nice. works in the casino and says:

Bono has been in the Playboy Mansion and SUEDE: tells Prince Charming and Sheryl that they She's employed where the sun don't set have no chance of ever being invited: She's the shape of a cigarette She's in fashion. U2: It's who you know 50 Cent tells a beautiful lady to come over to That gets you through his table to chat: The gates of the Playboy mansion. 50 CENT: The gamblers plead to Bono to help them get Come here baby! an invitation to the Playboy Mansion: She and her friends walk over to where 50 JACK MCMANUS: Cent and other wanderers are playing and sit You can make it happen! next to them. Chris Brown tells Nicole Scherzinger: THE KILLERS: You gotta help me out! CHRIS BROWN & AUGUST ALSINA: /͛ŵũƵƐƚƚƌǇŶĂŐĞƚƚŽŬŶŽǁǇĂ R.E.M: Get a little closer. Let me in. Nicole gladly sits next to him. She encourages Mariah Carey whispers to a girlfriend in her his sexual advances and tells him: ear the only way she found to persuade Bono to do her any favor: NICOLE SCHERZINGER: Me like the way that you touch my body. MARIAH CAREY: If you get down on your knees He's gonna make it happen.

Bono apologizes and tells them that there is nothing he can do for them to get them inside the Playboy Mansion. He gets up and walks away to play with the slot machines.

Some wanderers lose interest in playing and look at the beautiful ladies who are conversing throughout the casino. One of the gamblers tells Brett Anderson of Suede:

OPIHI PICKERS: Everywhere I turn Nicole Scherzinger There's beautiful ladies. 298 Webbie asks Megan Thee Stallion to sit on his Henry Tremain waves at Cindy Lauper to catch lap. her attention. She smiles and sits next to him. Henry tells her:

THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS: tĞ͛ůůƐŝƚŚĞƌĞ And talk late into the night.

Cindy caresses Henry and says:

Webbie Megan Thee Stallion CINDY LAUPER: Once ƐŚĞ͛Ɛseated, Webbie asks Megan: I will comfort you.

WEBBIE: They kiss passionately and their friends You go to school? applaud. In another table, Hwasa is watching What you going for? the men play cards. She is crossing her legs To be a nurse, tightly and swings one of them back and forth A teacher, with pleasure. Every time that she swings her A lawyer, right leg, she inadvertently hits Ian McCulloch Do hair, or what? with the heel of her black stiletto. Ian puts his hand under the table and caresses her right Megan gives an ambiguous response: leg. She is shocked by his touch and tells him angrily: MEGAN THEE STALLION: I'm a hot girl REFUND SISTERS: I do hot shit. You can look and stare But don't touch me! Megan asks Webbie:

MEGAN THEE STALLION: Look me in my eyes And tell me What you like about me?

Webbie tells her: Refund Sisters WEBBIE: I love them bad bitches Ian tells Hwasa: With them sexy ass tattoos Them bad bitches ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN: With them bad bitches attitudes ŽŶ͛ƚƚŽƵĐŚŵĞ Girl, you͛ƌĞ a bad bitch. ŶĚ/ǁŽŶ͛ƚƚŽƵĐŚǇŽƵ͘

August Alsina is seated nearby.

299 Other wanderers rebuke August for touching a lady without her consent:

THE SIDDELEYS: You get what you deserve.

FATHER MC: You should treat 'em right.

August Alsina DADDYDADA:

Treat all women with respect He looks at a lady who is wearing a velvet What you give is what you get! dress. August looks at her beautiful skin and asks her: Soko admonishes August, who remains seated

in the floor with a feeling of embarrassment: AUGUST ALSINA:

Do you mind if I touch you there? SOKO:

You're getting stuck She ignores him and turns her gaze away from In your quest for fame him. August starts caressing her thighs. She And women slaps him in the face and he falls to the floor. But don't pretend to be all loving Instead of helping him get up, his fellow If you can't treat your woman right. wanderers laugh at him. One of them approaches August and says: Bruce Springsteen approaches August and

tells him: BOYZ II MEN:

Ya just got slapped BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Across the face my friend You can look Yes that really just happened! But you better not touch.

Then he adds: At this point, August Alsina gets up from the

floor with the assistance of Bruce Springsteen. BOYZ II MEN: Then he asks the lady he touched for It was awesome forgiveness and says: The way that you just got slapped!

AUGUST ALSINA: You deserve all the love You deserve all the care You deserve the best of everything.

She forgives him and everyone continues playing. After playing several games and losing every one of them, some wanderers vent their frustration: Boyz II Men

300 SWEET: Karen responds in a very suggestive manner: I've been much too long In this old casino KAREN YOUNG: Run out of money and luck. My fire's burning.

JAMIE WOON: Stephanie Mills overhears Karen and says: Lady luck Ain't playing on my side. STEPHANIE MILLS: I need the comfort of a man.

Noticing that the ladies are looking for a romantic adventure, one of the wanderers walks over to where they are seated and says:

EELS: It's looking like My losing streak is done!

Several females who work at the casino and who are dressed in briŐŚƚƌĞĚ͞ĚĞǀŝů͟attire get on top of several gambling tables. They are Jamie Woon wearing devil horns and perform provocative dance moves. David Guetta looks at the MICHAL: beautiful devil girls and says: I'm on a losing streak You don't want to be on my team. DAVID GUETTA: I want that girl dancing over there. GENESIS: Gambling only pays Another wanderer says: When you're winning. THE EAGLES: As their loses mount, some wanderers stop I love to watch a woman dance playing. They spend the rest of their time She holds the whole world in trance. socializing and drinking. Tech N9ne says: Bono looks at one of the devil girls and says: TECH N9NE: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚǁĂŶŶĂƚŚŝŶŬ U2: I need a drink. She moves in mysterious ways.

George Pettit lets his lusty mind run wild and The lights in the casino start blinking and tells Karen Young: several beams of colored light put a spotlight on each of the devil girls. Michael Hutchence ALEXISONFIRE: of INXS gets up and walks from table to table You look so right checking out the dance moves of the devil I am drunk with lust tonight. girls.

301 getting bored. They lose interest in the card games and the superficial conversations. These ladies came to the casino looking for a partner to enjoy for the rest of the night. These ladies express overtly ǁŚĂƚ͛ƐŽŶƚŚĞŝƌ mind. Foxy Brown tells a muscular gentleman whom she met a few hours ago:

Michael Hutchence FOXY BROWN: I just need a man Liking what he sees, Michael starts singing: Strong and understands All my life's demands. INXS: Here comes the woman With the look in her eye Raised on leather With flesh on her mind Words as weapons Sharper than knives Makes you wonder How the other half die.

Michael points to the devil girls and continues singing:

Foxy Brown INXS: Look at the faces Joyce Irby tells another ŐƵǇǁŚŽ͛ƐŽŶĂ Listen to the bells winning streak: It's hard to believe We need a place called hell KLYMAXX: Devil inside Come and be my lover Every single one of us We'll love the night away. Has the devil inside.

The dancing girls get off the tables and disappear, leaving everyone, including the losing gamblers, in a happy mood.

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As the night of gambling and drinking continues, the female wanderers who came to Joyce Irby of Klymaxx the casino looking for a sexual adventure start

302 Britney Spears tells her boyfriend: Go upstairs I've got something for you tonight BRITNEY SPEARS: Gonna make you feel alright Taking out my freak tonight There'll be no interruptions I wanna show all the dirt We've got the whole place to ourselves. I got running through my mind.

Jesse Powell Britney Spears

Later that night, the three ladies go upstairs Missy Elliot whispers in a stranger͛ƐůĞĨƚĞĂƌ: and reach the third floor of the casino. When

they exit the elevator, the three ladies notice MISSY ELLIOT: that the third floor consists of labyrinthine I'd like to get to know ya corridors and narrow passageways full of Put the pussy on ya. doors of different shapes and sizes. Following

the directions given to them by the mysterious gentleman, they find a large wooden door on the left that is soundproof. The ladies open the door with a secret code they were given.

Missy Elliot

As the wanderers continue playing and conversing, a mysterious guy furtively approaches three immaculately dressed ladies who look bored. They turn their gaze to him and he tells them discretely to go upstairs. He gives them directions to find a secret room in After opening the large wooden door, the the third floor where he will make sure they ladies encounter another corridor with many ĞŶũŽǇĂ͞ůĂĚŝĞƐ͛ŶŝŐŚƚ͟: doors, some of which are ornamental and do not open. The ladies enter through a double JESSE POWELL: door at the end of the hallway and into a plush room.

303 Later that night Tanya Donelly, who is a friend of Trina, appears in the secret hallway and is looking for her.

Tanya Donelly of Belly

Tanya walks from door to door and stops in front of one of the doors when she hears laughter and screams of pleasure. She puts her left ear on the door and hears dƌŝŶĂ͛Ɛ voice. Tanya stands in front of the door and says with a tone of sadness:

The luxurious room is filled with expensive BELLY: furniture and gold ornaments. So you're super-connected now

All the freaks gather 'round

The crowd in your bedroom waits

For a piece of your personal space.

The screams of ecstasy continue undiminished

and Tanya decides to leave. She calls Bono

and tells him that there is nothing to worry THIS PART OF THE NOVEL WAS about. Tanya tells Bono that Trina is fine and INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ŝƐĞŶũŽǇŝŶŐĂůĂĚŝĞƐ͛ŶŝŐŚƚ. However, Bono has

a presentiment that things may end up badly.

He decides to wait for his friend Trina outside

her second-floor room that she rented above

the casino for her stay in Las Vegas.

Shortly before 3:00 a.m., Trina suddenly

appears in the hallway of the second floor. She

looks around wondering where she is. She is

noticeably drugged and is wearing only a sheet to cover herself. She has no shoes on and her hair is disheveled, making her look ghastly. She is carrying her stilettos in her left

304 hand and she is clutching her handbag with ************************************* the other. She is shedding tears and falls SCENE 3 ʹ A Get Together to Tear multiple times as she tries to find her own room. It Apart

Bono wakes up when he hears Trina fall to the The next scene takes place a few days after floor a third time. As soon as he sees her, he the wanderers went to the casino. Some of runs to her and embraces her with them enjoyed their stay in Las Vegas because compassion. Trina ĐĂŶ͛ƚƌĞĐŽŐŶŝǌĞǁŚŽƚŚĞ they made a substantial profit gambling. stranger is but accepts his help. Bono notices However, others ended up bankrupt. Their that her handbag has the keycard to open her grim financial status has led to friction in their room. However, for her own safety, he takes romantic relationships. her to his room. They walk through the cold and desolate hallway very slowly. He says as he hugs Trina to keep her from falling:

U2: A vampire or a victim It depends on who's around.

ƐƚŚĞǇĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞǁĂůŬŝŶŐƚŽŽŶŽ͛ƐƌŽŽŵ͕ŚĞ looks at a large clock hanging on the wall and Katy Perry Michael Stipe says:

Katy Perry and Michael Stipe are in the middle

of a heated argument in their hotel room. U2: Katy is no longer enjoying the company of Three o'clock in the morning Michael, who has become belligerent after It's quiet and there's no one around both of them lost all their life savings Just the bang and the clatter gambling. She is determined to speak to him As an angel hits the ground. about their deteriorating relationship. She

tells him angrily: Trina ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝǌĞƐŚĞƌĨĂŝƚŚĨƵůĨƌŝĞŶĚ͛ƐǀŽŝĐĞ and weeps as she hugs him. She is shivering with KATY PERRY: cold. They continue walking until they reach You're hungover and I'm broke. the door to his room. Once inside, Bono locks the door behind them. He puts his pajamas on Michael tries to persuade Katy that their her and prepares a hot meal for her. She eats financial troubles will soon disappear: it with gratitude and then Bono puts her in bed. Trina quickly falls asleep knowing that R.E.M.: she is safe and protected by her loyal friend. Rest assured this will not last. Bono turns off the light and sits on the sofa to keep an eye on her until the rays of sunlight Katy is determined to leave him and start a brighten the room once again. new relationship. For her, interacting with

Michael has become a living hell due to his

305 irritability. She tells him in no uncertain terms caring into a callous person. Katy is surprised that she has decided to end their relationship: by his change of personality and says:

KATY PERRY: KATY PERRY: I decided I'm escaping from your prison. Am I not worth it to you After all that drama Michael is surprised by her decision and That we've been through? pleads to her not to return to her old town. He wants Katy to be his traveling partner: Michael grabs his phone and looks at the balance in his investment account, which R.E.M.: shows only $500 remaining. He withdrew his Don't go back to Rockville! investment money to gamble in Las Vegas and lost most of it. He says with anger: Katy is disillusioned that their relationship did not work out as she had expected. She tells R.E.M: Michael: I'm just profoundly frustrated by all this.

KATY PERRY: Katy tells Michael: Spare me your freaking dirty looks You got me into this. KATY PERRY: That's what you get for waking up in Vegas. Michael tries to hide his disappointment and tells Katy in a cool manner: An irascible Michael insults Katy to vent his anger:

R.E.M.: You'll be coming back before too long. R.E.M: Fuck you! Katy tells Michael that she does not need him in her life: Katy notices the extent to which Michael has fallen from grace by the foul language he now KATY PERRY: frequently uses. She keeps her composure and I've got people to see tells him: Places to go Deadlines to meet KATY PERRY: A reputation to uphold. ŽŶ͛ƚďĞĂďĂďǇ!

Michael pretends not to care if Katy leaves: Michael asks Katy to forgive him for yelling at her. He tells her that by screaming he releases R.E.M: the demons inside of him: It's not as though I really need you. R.E.M: Katy ŶŽƚŝĐĞƐDŝĐŚĂĞů͛ƐůĂĐŬŽĨĞŵƉĂƚŚǇ͘>ŽƐŝŶŐ I feel better having screamed. a large amount of money has changed DŝĐŚĂĞů͛ƐƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůŝƚǇĨƌŽŵƌŽŵĂŶƚŝĐĂŶĚ <ĂƚǇŝƐƌĞƐĞŶƚĨƵůĂŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚĞƌĂƐĞĨƌŽŵŚĞƌ mind the emotional and psychological abuse

306 that Michael has inflicted on her after they arrives in Las Vegas and gambled their KATY PERRY: fortunes away. She tells Michael with anger: Just because it's over Doesn't mean it's really over. KATY PERRY: Let me be the first Michael ignores her sexual advances. He To wish you the worst. quickly grabs his coat and hat and opens the door. Once outside the room, he points to her Michael gets angry again and says: sexy body and says:

R.E.M: R.E.M: I'm getting tired of your If this is what you're offering Dodgeball circus act. I'll take the rain.

Katy looks at her fingers and says: He closes the door violently. She walks over to the window and looks at the pouring rain and KATY PERRY: the flashes of thunder. She watches him run Why am I wearing your class ring? through the rain. Once he disappears from her sight, she takes out a cigar and looks at the Katy throws the ring at DŝĐŚĂĞů͛ƐĨeet. He rain outside. Michael disappears from her picks it up, puts it on and tells her: sight and she says:

R.E.M: KATY PERRY: I'm stronger than you think. I'll have to get over you.

Katy reminisces about the happy moments In another hotel room, Sheryl Crow and David they enjoyed in Paris and how their Coverdale are discussing their financial relationship soured in Las Vegas all because of situation, which worsened after they arrived in their financial ƉƌŽďůĞŵƐĂŶĚDŝĐŚĂĞů͛Ɛ Las Vegas. alcoholism:

KATY PERRY: We were a match But not a fit.

Michael acknowledges that his addiction to alcohol has taken a toll on their relationship: Sheryl Crow David Coverdale R.E.M: Everybody hates a drunk Sheryl tells David: I hate where I wound up. SHERYL CROW: Katy has a change of heart and decides to stay I'm leaving Las Vegas with Michael for one more day of sexual I'm leaving for good. passion. She gives him a flirtatious look and says:

307 David tells Sheryl that he wants to go Knock on someone else's door. gambling in the casino again: Sheryl knows that David likes to buy expensive WHITESNAKE: gifts for his lady friends and reminds him I was raised a gambler's son. about his looming bankruptcy:

Sheryl tells David that good luck has not been SHERYL CROW: on her side: Don't you hate it When the money SHERYL CROW: Starts running out? No joker No jack David exclaims angrily: No king Can take this loser hand WHITESNAKE: And make it win. You want my money!

David acknowledges that his personal Sheryl tries to calm him down: shortcomings have strained their relationship: SHERYL CROW: WHITESNAKE: What is yours you'll never lose. A whiskey drinking Son of a bitch David grabs a bottle of wine and fills a glass. I'm no angel. He starts drinking and tells Sheryl:

Then he adds: WHITESNAKE: All I got for comfort is WHITESNAKE: Some cheap red wine. I'm a sinner And sinners ain't the loving kind. David tells Sheryl what he was looking for when he arrived in Las Vegas: David often ignores Sheryl whenever they go out gambling in a casino. Sheryl pleads him to WHITESNAKE: change: I need a woman To treat me good SHERYL CROW: And give me everything Honey won't you stop A good woman should. Treating me that way. Sheryl tells David that she came to Las Vegas David tells Sheryl that she is not as sexually looking for wealth. Sheryl admits that David adventurous as the ladies he has met at the knows how to play the game of deceit better casino. He wants action, not just words. He than her: has given her all sorts of expensive gifts but he is not seeing a return on his investment: SHERYL CROW: You know we are the same WHITESNAKE: But you're the better faker. If you don't mean business

308 David tells Sheryl that she knows how to get You give your love away. what she wants by taking advantage of her good looks: David again pretends to be the victim. He tells Sheryl that all his romantic relationships have WHITESNAKE: ended in disappointment: You got long legs The way you shake your booty WHITESNAKE: Gives your schoolgirl game away. I always end up crying.

Since David is squandering his fortune, Sheryl Sheryl knows that he is no angel ĂŶĚƚŚĂƚŝƚ͛Ɛ sees no benefit in staying with him. Sheryl tells him who ruined their relationship: David that their relationship is over: SHERY CROW: SHERYL CROW: dŚĂƚ͛ƐĂƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůŝĞ͘ In case you ever want To track me down She tells David that their relationship started I'll take my cell phone. off well but ƚŚŝŶŐƐƵŶĨŽƌƚƵŶĂƚĞůǇĚŝĚŶ͛ƚǁŽƌŬ out between them: David knows that Sheryl only cares about his money. Thus, he also sees no benefit in SHERYL CROW: continuing their relationship: Sometimes the world's a scary ride It's hard to hang on WHITESNAKE: Along the way I'll be a fool for your loving no more. We got off track.

Sheryl blames David for courting her and David admits that there are aspects of his seeking her friendship but then paid no personality that need improvement but attention to her after arriving in Las Vegas: blames Sheryl for not noticing his defects of character: SHERYL CROW: You wanted to never get lonely WHITESNAKE: So you opened up your arms I never thought you And took me in. Could be so blind.

David acts as if he is the victim and Sheryl the Sheryl tells him ƚŚĂƚƐŚĞǁŽŶ͛ƚďĞƚĂŬĞŶĨŽƌĂ villain: fool anymore:

WHITESNAKE: SHERYL CROW: I gave my heart Your friends are sorry for me And you tore it apart. They watch you Pretend to adore me Sheryl replies: But I'm no fool to this game.

SHERYL CROW: After a minute of silence, Sheryl asks him: The heart gets lonely Every time

309 SHERYL CROW: Can't help but wonder When you're leaving?

David wonders:

WHITESNAKE:

Why do good times never last? Liz Phair ZǇĂŶK͛EĞĂů

Sheryl opens the door and asks him to leave. Ryan is an hour late. She knows that the flame He is in disbelief but accepts that their of passion between them has burned out. A relationship has come to an end. He again few moments later, there is a knock on the pretends to be the victim: door. Liz gets up to open it and Ryan enters ƚŚĞƌŽŽŵ͘,ĞŬŶŽǁƐŚĞ͛ƐůĂƚĞĨŽƌďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ, WHITESNAKE: having overslept due to the night of The road is long without a friend. debauchery he enjoyed with his buddies. Liz asks Ryan ǁŚǇŚĞ͛ƐůĂƚĞ͘He tries to change She ignores his comment and continues to the conversation by giving her an update on point to the open door. He tries to touch her the novel coronavirus pandemic that is killing emotions with sentimental words: many residents in East Asia:

WHITESNAKE: SLEEPING AT LAST: I need somebody to call my own. Contagious and spreading quick!

Seeing that his sly words have no effect on Liz is ŶŽĨŽŽůĂŶĚƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚƐƚŚĞŐĂŵĞŚĞ͛Ɛ her, David walks out of the room and playing. He no longer loves her and is going disappears from her sight. Sheryl closes the out with other girls. She tells him: door and says to herself: LIZ PHAIR: SHERYL CROW: You thought It's the perfect ending I'd totally excite you To the bad days I guess it's just another thing I'd gotten used to spending. To stand up close and ignite you.

Then she grabs the teddy bear that David gave Ryan tries to kiss her and tells Liz: her when they met in Paris and says: SLEEPING AT LAST: SHERYL CROW: In between every promise and lie zŽƵ͛ƌĞŵǇĨĂǀŽƌŝƚĞŵŝƐƚĂŬĞ͘ There is a kiss.

In another room, Liz Phair is seeping tea as Liz rejects his advances and shoves him out of she waits for her boyfriend ZǇĂŶK͛EĞĂůto her way. Ryan is astonished by her reaction arrive. and says apologetically:

SLEEPING AT LAST: God knows I meant no harm. 310

She says: LIZ PHAIR: One night is lovely LIZ PHAIR: The next is brutal. It's harder to be friends than lovers And you shouldn't try to mix the two. Ryan pleads Liz to give him another chance to prove his love for her: He approaches her and says: SLEEPING AT LAST: SLEEPING AT LAST: I'll prove my love I'm wishing If you would let me. I could be forever in your arms. Liz replies: Liz walks away knowing thĂƚŚĞĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŵĞĂŶ what he says: LIZ PHAIR: Baby, I'm tired of fighting. LIZ PHAIR: It's sweet Ryan continues the deceitful sweet talk: How you believe You're in love with me. SLEEPING AT LAST: I just want to survive Ryan tells her with a romantic voice: With you by my side.

SLEEPING AT LAST: Your smile is worth She tells him with anger: A million charming words. LIZ PHAIR: Liz ŬŶŽǁƐƚŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐŶŽƚďĞŝŶŐŚŽŶĞƐƚ͘few You never gave a damn weeks ago she noticed lipstick stains on his About all of those things clothes and his polite attitude toward her has I did to please you! disappeared. Liz tells him directly: Ryan asks her: LIZ PHAIR: You're tired of looking at my face. SLEEPING AT LAST: Give me your hand. Ryan does not deny what she just said and tells her vaguely: She asks him:

SLEEPING AT LAST: LIZ PHAIR: We just need some time Do you really know me at all? To clear our crowded minds. Would you take the time To catch me if I fall? Liz tells Ryan how erratic their relationship has become since they arrived in Las Vegas He replies: compared to the good times they enjoyed in Paris: SLEEPING AT LAST:

311 I would catch bullets Mike Ness also has been having a stretch of With my bare hands. bad luck. He was hoping to turn the page on his previous failed relationships by coming to Ryan hugs Liz and tries to kiss her forcibly. She Las Vegas. Mike murdered his girlfriend years punches him in the face, and he falls to the ago and has been miserable and depressed floor. Then she tells him: since then. Looking for moral support, he continued to hang around with thugs and LIZ PHAIR: drug addicts after regaining his freedom. You've been around enough to know That if I want to leave You better let me go.

Liz imagines in her mind the lipstick stains in ZǇĂŶ͛ƐĐůŽƚŚŝŶŐĂŶĚƚŚĞƉŚŽƚŽƐŽĨŚŝƐĨŽƌŵĞƌ lovers and tells him sternly:

LIZ PHAIR: I can't believe you had a life before me.

Ryan realizes that she knows he has been unfaithful to her. He knows she has discovered Mike Ness of Social Distortion the evidence and there is nothing he can say to justify his unfaithful actions. Liz no longer The time he served in prison, though short, wants to be with him and he knows it. He made Mike bitter and resentful. Moreover, his admits defeat: trip to Las Vegas has been anything but enjoyable. Mike is on a busy street trying to fix SLEEPING AT LAST: his 1958 Chevrolet Impala. The engine does The war that we're fighting not start after multiple cranks. Has already been won.

He gets up and exits the room͘KŶĐĞŚĞ͛Ɛ gone, she takes out a box that has all the jewelry that he gave her and says to herself:

LIZ PHAIR: You've never been A waste of my time.

Liz puts on a necklace and earrings, looks at her reflection in the mirror, and says to herself 1958 Chevrolet Impala with a smile:

Mike is tired and on the verge of a mental LIZ PHAIR: breakdown. He has been drinking too much I've got diamonds since he arrived to Las Vegas to escape the And I've got pearls. past that haunts him. He finds himself in need

312 of an emotional release, someone to talk to Jail time has made Mike a hardened, unhappy ǁŚŽĐĂŶƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚǁŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐŐŽŝŶŐƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ͘ person. He describes his time in jail as repressive: Mike grabs an instrument to tune the carburetor to calibrate the fuel/air mixture. SOCIAL DISTORTION: Still, ƚŚĞĐĂƌǁŽŶ͛ƚƐƚĂƌƚ͘,ĞĐŽŶĐůƵĚĞƐƚhat the They take away my freedom car is overheated and closes the hood. At that Of expression or action. moment Natalie Merchant, who has gone out shopping with her boyfriend Ian Brown of The He describes the cell he was assigned to: Stone Roses, sees him. SOCIAL DISTORTION: It's cold and it's clammy it's like a living hell.

Then Mike tells Natalie what his life has been like after he got out of prison:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: A broken nose And a broken heart An empty bottle of gin.

Natalie Merchant Mike grabs EĂƚĂůŝĞ͛Ɛ hands and implores her

to help him find happiness: Mike hears EĂƚĂůŝĞ͛Ɛ voice and greets her with joy. He gets inside the car to wait for the SOCIAL DISTORTION: engine to cool off and asks her to come closer. Take away this ball and chain Natalie gives the shopping bags to Ian and Ian I'm lonely and I'm tired goes back to their hotel room. Natalie runs to And I can't take any more pain. where Mike is parked and asks him what the matter is. Mike explains the overheating issue Natalie tries to comfort Mike: ŚĞ͛ƐŚĂǀŝŶŐǁŝƚŚŚŝƐĐĂƌand that he needs to wait for the engine to cool off. Mike asks 10000 MANIACS: Natalie to get inside the car so they can talk. God is feeling your every pain. Once Natalie gets inside the car, Mike describes to her the painful experiences that Then she tells him: he has been going through. He begins by telling her about the time he spent in prison: 10000 MANIACS:

Let me know where the hurt is. SOCIAL DISTORTION:

A place where a man Mike tells Natalie a lesson life has taught him: Don't show his feelings

A place where a man don't cry. SOCIAL DISTORTION:

You can run all your life But not go anywhere.

313 Mike grabs the bottle of gin and drinks it like When will you ever set aside water: Your pain and misery?

SOCIAL DISTORTION: Then she tells Mike: I spent all my money Been drinkin' since half past noon. 10000 MANIACS: Till you make your peace Natalie tells Mike that she will help him start a With yesterday new life: You'll never build a future.

10000 MANIACS: They continue to talk for another thirty Why let your shoulders bend minutes. Mike thanks Natalie for her Underneath this burden friendship and her words of advice that have When my back is sturdy and strong? changed his way of thinking:

Then Natalie says: SOCIAL DISTORTION: I used to think 10000 MANIACS: That life was so ugly Speak to me Live fast And let our words build Die young A shelter from the storm. But now I see things so much different.

She asks him to tell her everything that is Mike offers her a ride back to the hotel and troubling him, to express his emotions and she accepts. Once at the hotel, they reunite feelings. She tells him that she used to be very with their traveling peers. All the wanderers shy and never expressed her emotions: ĂŐƌĞĞƚŚĂƚƚŚĞǇ͛ǀĞŚĂĚĞŶŽƵŐŚŽĨ Las Vegas and that a change of scenery will do them 10000 MANIACS: good. Gloria Laing tells her boyfriend: How I've learned to hide How I've locked inside GLORIA LAING: You'd be surprised if shown. Gotta go.

After hearing these words, he finally reveals to He tells Gloria that he has also decided to Natalie why he killed his girlfriend: leave Las Vegas:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: LOVE AND THEFT: I had a good girl I'm gonna pack my bags Her kisses sweeter than wine And never look back And I had always hoped Run a parallel line That someday I'd make her mine With the railroad tracks. But she ran off and married. Gloria tells him: Natalie tells Mike that he needs to forget his painful memories: GLORIA LAING: I hope we're on the right track. 10000 MANIACS:

314 ƐƚŚĞ͞ĨĂŵŽƵƐ͟ musicians that they believe Nic Cester ƚĞůůƐŚŝƐďƵĚĚŝĞƐǁŚĂƚŚĞ͛ƐŐŽŝŶŐƚŽ themselves to be, some wanderers think that do in Hollywood: what they need to do is to reconnect with their fans. They believe that the best place to JET: experience the adulation of their fans is in Drink all night Hollywood. The wanderers like the idea of And talk shit all day! changing their lifestyle and live in a place where they are revered. Joe Elliott tells Jewel: Cherie Currie says:

DEF LEPPARD: THE RUNAWAYS: I'm gonna try Hollywood. I'll be a star that shines With my fancy clothes and cars. Jewel tells Joe: A wanderer who had a bad experience in JEWEL Hollywood tells his peers: It's the home of the stars. ANTAGONIST A.D: Another wanderer is excited about the Hollywood is the rotting heart prospect of going to Hollywood to live the Of a decaying nation lifestyle of the rich and famous: And this heart Won͛t stop beating SHAKEY GRAVES: Until we burn it down. Lets make a killin' down in Hollywood Spendin' ten dollar bills. Bob Mould disagrees:

A wanderer who is enthusiastic about life in HUSKER DU: Hollywood tells his peers: I don't know What you're talking about VILLAGE PEOPLE: You haven't seen it all. Everybody is a star in Hollywood. Merryl Bainbridge says with a smile: Michael Stipe wants to start anew and tells his buddies what awaits them in Hollywood: MERRYL BAINBRIDGE: I'll be famous on TV! R.E.M: You're gonna be a star! Brett Anderson of Suede warns his friends:

Brett Anderson of The Donnas boasts of her SUEDE: escapades in Hollywood aŶĚĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚƚŽďĞ Fame ain't as easy. back:

THE DONNAS: Forty guys in forty nights Makin out all night in Hollywood.

315 And walk a mile Ain͛t gonna break my stride.

Brett Anderson of Suede

Despite the warnings, all the wanderers decide to fly to Hollywood. They run to their hotel rooms to pack up their belongings with an excitement as if they were kings and Chloe Leighton queens who are returning to their kingdom. Cat Stevens says: The wanderers reach the famous Walk of Fame. Liam Gallagher is walking with a CAT STEVENS: swagger and is expecting the ladies to go I'm gonna be king! crazy upon seeing him, as if he were John Lennon resurrected. Liam says proudly to his The wanderers believe that Hollywood is the brother Noel: ideal city for them ƚŽǀŝƐŝƚ͕ĂŶĚƚŚĞǇĐĂŶ͛ƚǁĂŝƚ to interact with their adoring fans they believe are waiting for them in that celebrated city. OASIS: My big mouth My big name CHAPTER 5: THE LAMB LIES I'll put on my shoes DOWN ON HOLLYWOOD While I'm walking Slowly down the hall of fame.

Noel pats his brother in the back as a sign of ************************************* brotherly love. He recognizes that Liam is an SCENE 1 ʹ A Sort of Homecoming essential member of Oasis and has come to accept his brother with his flaws and virtues. This scene opens with a group of wanderers As they continue walking, Noel looks at the walking along Hollywood Boulevard toward pavement and tells Liam with disappointment: the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chloe Leighton is eager to reach the Walk of Fame and tells EK>͛^HIGH-FLYING BIRDS: her peers: I was told That the streets CHLOE LEIGHTON: Were paved with gold. Put my boots on 316

Jewel gives a positive assessment of the Walk NICKELBACK: of Fame: I want a new tour bus Full of old guitars JEWEL: My own star Well, at least the stars are bright. On Hollywood Boulevard Somewhere between Cher and James Dean The wanderers continue to look at the stars on Is fine for me. the floor. They search for their name but none of the stars have their names on them. The wanderers continue walking along the Nevertheless, they remain hopeful and Walk of Fame albeit with disappointment at continue their search. Chloe says: not seeing their names on the stars. As they raise their eyesight, they see a white limousine CHLOE LEIGHTON: parked at a distance. To their surprise, they Hollywood boulevard see Ayumi Hamasaki exiting the limousine. Sunrise over stars Watch me do my walk of fame.

Mylene Farmer is obsessed with fame and glamour and keeps looking at the stars on the floor. Mark Willis asks her:

MARK WILLS: What are you doin'?

Ayumi Hamasaki

Mylene replies: Ayumi is making a promotional video to advertise a pair Moxi roller skates that will be MYLENE FARMER: sold in Japan. Looking for my name.

A fellow wanderer tells Mylene that he does not see his name on any of the stars:

PROPAGANDA: /ĚŽŶ͛ƚƐĞĞŝƚ͘

Left Brain is disappointed and says:

LEFT BRAIN: I just want a star on the Walk of Fame.

Chad Kroeger tells his peers about his lofty Moxi Roller Skates ambitions:

317 Ayumi is wearing a dress ornamented with RICK JAMES: bright red, pink, blue and orange colors. The Girl, you're cute, roller skates have colors that match her dress. You are the kinky girl A pathway for her to skate on has been I write about in every song. created on the street. Ayumi grabs a set of Riwbox pink headphones and puts them on and starts skating along the pathway as she listens to her favorite j-pop songs.

Rick James

PV Nova tells the roller skating girl:

PV NOVA:

Riwbox Headphones Sexy Goddess is a name That would suit you. The wanderers wave their arms from a distance hoping to catch her attention as she Ayumi continues to skate seductively and passes by. Ayumi smiles back at them and waves at her adoring fans. Mark Knopfler continues skating carefree. Luca Venezia happens to know her past and how she got shouts in her direction: into the music business.

DROP THE LIME: Girl you know you look so good Head to toe You look so fine!

Christofer Drew takes out his binoculars to see if she is indeed who he thinks she is. Chris then shouts excitedly once he recognizes her:

NEVER SHOUT NEVER: I'm a real big fan of yours!

Rick James tells her:

Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits

318 wanderers continue their stroll through the Mark tells his friends how he met her one Hollywood streets as if they are hall of famers night: and expect their fans to revere them and ask them for their autograph. After walking a DIRE STRAITS: block, Meek Mill sees two pretty secretaries I seen a girl on a one-way corridor who are walking to work. He tells one of the Stealing down a wrong way street ladies how famous he is: Like an urban toreador She had wheels MEEK MILL: On her feet. I wanna buy your love Everything is on me Ayumi recognizes Mark and smiles at him as Lifestyle of the rich and the famous. she passes by. Mark tells his peers: She looks at him angrily and gives him the DIRE STRAITS: middle finger. Perplexed by her reaction, he Hallelujah! tries to persuade the other lady to go with Here she comes him: Queen roller ball. MEEK MILL: The skater performs some sensual moves to Don't you wanna be rich and be famous? the delight of her fans. Mark tells his buddies: She ignores him and the two secretaries DIRE STRAITS: continue walking to work. Elvis Presley shouts She used to be the lonely one at them: But now that she can skate around town She's the only one. ELVIS PRESLEY: Do you know who I am? Then Mark reveals ǇƵŵŝ͛Ɛ dark side: The two ladies ignore the wanderers and enter DIRE STRAITS: the building where they work. The musicians She tortures taxi drivers just for fun. are left alone on the street pondering what happened to their popularity and star status. The beautiful goddess Ayumi passes by once Paul Simon reminds Elvis that every musical again and this time Mark takes the artist eventually falls from stardom and sees opportunity to tell her how much he adores his popularity diminish over time: her and loves her music. However, sŚĞĐĂŶ͛ƚ hear him and skates away. Mark understands PAUL SIMON: why ƐŚĞĐŽƵůĚŶ͛ƚŚĞĂƌŚŝŵ: Every generation Throws a hero up the pop charts. DIRE STRAITS: In her ears the headphones are tight The wanderers express their desire to be rich And the music's playing loud. and famous:

Once the filming ends, Ayumi Hamasaki smiles BAD RELIGION: at all her fans, signs autographs and then I want to conquer the world! hurries back to her limousine and departs. The

319 TRAVIE MCCOY: are not as famous as they thought they were. I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad One of them says with disappointment: I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen. MANSUN: No one knows us. Ian Brown expects to be treated like a famous rock star during his stay in Hollywood. The pedestrians go about their business while the wanderers are left with feelings of isolation and dejection. They were expecting long lines of fans waiting for their autograph, but that did not happen. They miss the attention they received in Berlin. Ian Curtis tells Madonna what he is feeling:

JOY DIVISION: Isolation.

Ian Brown of the Stone Roses Madonna is dismayed that her stardom has Ian tells his girlfriend Natalie Merchant how vanished so quickly and tells Ian: he feels whenever he performs in a concert: MADONNA: THE STONE ROSES: Nobody knows me! I wanna be adored! Jon Jumper tells Madonna that she did not DJ Thera asks a pedestrian: know him either when they met for the first time a few weeks ago: DJ THERA: Do you know who I am? UNICORNS KILLED MY GIRLFRIEND: You didn't know me The pedestrian replies that he does not know Until you heard my fans all screaming! who he is. DJ Thera asks her: Other wanderers are proud of their stardom DJ THERA: and the fans that still support them: No? Really? FUTURE: Iƚ͛ƐƚŚĞůŽǀĞĨƌŽŵŵǇĨĂŶƐ Rihanna asks another pedestrian: Got me still here.

RIHANNA: NF: tŚĂƚ͛ƐŵǇŶĂŵĞ͍ When I leave the stage They never forget me. The pedestrian does not know who she is and continues walking. The wanderers are in total CNBLUE: disbelief. They find it hard to accept that they I have my fans to support me.

320 One of the wanderers sarcastically tells a member of CNBLUE: ZAC BROWN: We don't have a lot of money. EVE: All I do is contemplate ways LIMP BIZKIT: To make your fans mine. DĞ͕/͛ŵďƌŽŬĞ͘

Sensing tempers starting to flare and their BUDDY GUY: conversation becoming more and more I once was a gambler heated due to their competition for fans, Mary But I lost my money. McCoy tells everyone to relax: Noticing the dire financial situation that some MARY MCCOY: of the wanderers find themselves in, Mike Will Hey now y'all offers to pay the bill: Can we just get real? Have we lost our way? MIKE WILL: If you wanna go to the bar Ludacris tells everyone: DƌŝŶŬ͛ƐŽŶƵƐ͘

LUDACRIS: Brian Johnson says: Let's stay together United we stand, AC/DC: Divided we fall. Forget about the check We'll get hell to pay. To cool their heads, Shwayze suggests going for a drink at a local bar: The wanderers high-five each other and profess mutual support. They enter the SHWAYZE: Harlowe Bar and the waiters seat them in the Let's go out for a drink most conspicuous section of the bar located at And forget all the things that we said the center. The wanderers look forward to That we know we'll regret. having another opportunity to mingle with their fans. All the wanderers agree. John McCauley says:

DEER TICK: >Ğƚ͛ƐĂůůŐŽƚŽƚŚĞďĂƌ͘

However, some wanderers who experienced heavy loses gambling and paying for call girls in Las Vegas tell their peers:

WIKER: I'm a little bit short on cash.

SLIGHTLY STOOPID: I ain't got a lot of money.

321 ************************************* /ĚŽŶ͛ƚƚŚŝŶŬƚŚĞǇŬŶŽǁƚŚĞƚƌƵƚŚ. SCENE 2 ʹ A Celebration! A wanderer who has a big ego says:

SLOAN: People think they know me But they don't.

KRS-One senses indifference by the customers. KRS-One tells one of them:

KRS-ONE: If you don't know me by now Once inside the Harlowe Bar, the wanderers I doubt you'll ever know me. start talking and laughing loudly to catch the attention of the patrons. To their surprise, the Avril Lavigne is surprised by the lack of customers ignore them. Noticing that their interest in her by the customers and she tells antics had no effect on the patrons, one of the them: wanderers asks a lovely lady who is dining with her friends: AVRIL LAVIGNE: ŽŶ͛ƚŝŐŶŽƌĞŵĞ! SUPERTRAMP: Do you want my autograph? Pete Townshend jokingly tells the customers:

She ignores him. Liam Gallagher becomes THE WHO: irritated by the indifference of the customers Don't pretend that you know me towards him. He points to them and says: 'cause I don't even know myself!

OASIS: Look around At all the plastic people Praiz remains optimistic and tells Pete: Who live without a care. PRAIZ: One of the wanderers thinks that they are When I become rich & famous indeed famous and that their fans know All these faces everything about them, including their Will know who I am favorite dish, where they went to high school Cos I'll be a superstar. and what their pastimes are: ^ƵƌƉƌŝƐĞĚďǇƚŚĞĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ͛utter disregard for OSCAR AND THE WOLF: them, Michael Jackson tells his girlfriend: There's too many little things They know about us. MICHAEL JACKSON: They don't really care about us. But Chris Brown thinks otherwise: 2Pac points to them and says in a more CHRIS BROWN: explicit manner:

322

2PAC SHAKUR & DAZ DILLINGER: dŚĞǇĚŽŶ͛ƚŐŝǀĞĂĨƵĐŬĂďŽƵƚƵƐ͘

Ed Kowalczyk acknowledges that his band Live is not as famous as he had hoped:

LIVE: They don't even know How to sing my song.

Van Morrison gives a philosophical explanation of what he is witnessing:

TECH N9NE VAN MORRISON: Everybody feels so determined Sadly, none of the customers pay attention to Not to feel anyone else's pain TECH N9NE. The waiters bring the entrees that No one's making no commitments the wanderers ordered, which fill the air with To anybody but themselves. a delicious smell. The wanderers ignore the customers and turn their attention to the food To show off his popularity and ͞large͟ fan in front of them. Jewel tells TECH N9NE to base, TECH N9NE tries to catch the attention ignore the customers: of the customers by making some dance moves and asks them to join him: JEWEL: Don't think TECH N9NE: Just eat. This how I know You all my fans for real TECH N9NE heeds her advice and starts to eat When I do this his seared Ahi tuna. Joe Walsh tells TECH Daa da da daant, TECH N9NE N9NE about his fans and his lavish lifestyle: That's how I know My real fans are in the house! JOE WALSH: Life's been good to me so far My Maserati does one-eighty-five I have a limo Ride in the back I lock the doors in case I'm attacked.

Joe brags about the fans he has and all the records he has sold:

JOE WALSH: I make hit records My fans they can't wait They write me letters

323 Tell me I'm great LUNCHMONEY LEWIS: So I got me an office I got bills I gotta pay Gold records on the wall. I got mouths I gotta feed.

Other wanderers try to pretend that they have Jewel says about life as a musician: a lot of money to elicit a reaction from their peers: JEWEL: dŚĂƚĚŽŶ͛ƚƉĂǇǇŽƵƌďŝůůƐ͘ LIL WAYNE: I buy a Rolls Royce like a Subaru. Other wanderers comment on their personal experience as musicians: GUCCI MANE: My Rolls is real expensive. DAHLIA: There's so much SOULJA BOY: I could have accomplished I just a bought a new mansion So many things I wanted to do. And it got Versace ceilings. FALLING IN REVERSE: Paul Simon does not live a lifestyle of luxury, I was raised in a house and is sensitive of the socioeconomic struggles With a dark cloud over it that working-class Americans face. He tells his No matter where I went braggart peers: It followed me around I guess it's just my luck, forever. PAUL SIMON: Some folks' lives roll easy as a breeze RED BIG FISH: But most folks' lives I've got big dreams They stumble But no self-esteem Through no fault of their own I'd reach for the stars Most folks But I can't find my arms Never catch their stars. Why can't I just feel love?

Other wanderers agree with Paul: Bing Crosby tries to cheer up his friends:

DR. HOOK & THE MEDICINE SHOW: BING CROSBY: Life ain't easy You've got to accentuate the positive Nothing comes free. Eliminate the negative You've got to spread joy Some wanderers who have had tepid album Up to the maximum sales throughout their career have found it Bring gloom down hard to survive in the competitive music To the minimum. industry. They say: Azad agrees with Bing Crosby: SHERYL CROW: No one said it would be easy But no one said it'd be this hard.

324 AZAD: Have you heard someone say Always think positive If I had his money Keep ya head up to the sky I could do things my way This is a small world But little they know Matter of fact, it is a small life. That it's so hard to find One rich man in ten A fellow wanderer tells his peers what he With a satisfied mind. needs in order to be happy: Then he narrates his own misfortune as a THE KIDS: gambler and how he found true happiness: Time is money Money is time BOB DYLAN: If I had both Once I was waitin' I would feel fine. In fortune and fame Everything that I dreamed for An arrogant wanderer show off his wealth by To get a start in life's game describing the lavish life he lives: Then suddenly it happened I lost every dime 504 BOYZ: But I'm richer by far My life is sweet With a satisfied mind. Custom made Bentleys. Bob gets up and walks around from table to A jealous wanderer tell him: table and tells his fellow wanderers:

FETTY WAP: BOB DYLAN: All my kids Money can't buy back Got more money than you. Your youth when you're old Or a friend when you're lonely Their peers rebuke them: Or a love that's grown cold The wealthiest person CARLY SIMON: Is a pauper at times zŽƵ͛ƌĞƐŽǀĂŝŶ͘ Compared to the man With a satisfied mind. CLAY WALKER: There's people livin' in a high-rise He points to himself and says: That'll never hear a robin sing What good is first place BOB DYLAN: When you're in a rat race When my life has ended Money ain't everything. And my time has run out My friends and my loved ones Bob Dylan reminds his peers what the key to I'll leave there's no doubt happiness really is: But one thing's for certain When it comes my time BOB DYLAN: I'll leave this old world How many times With a satisfied mind.

325 Shery Crow tells Bob the dilemma that she is R.E.M: facing: Every day is new again Every day is yours to win SHERYL CROW: That's how heroes are made. It's not having what you want It's wanting what you've got. Adam Levine recently broke up with his partner of many years and is finding it hard to Mick Jagger tells his peers: think positively and start anew. He tells Michael Stipe: ROLLING STONES: You ĐĂŶ͛ƚĂůǁĂǇƐŐĞƚǁŚĂƚǇŽƵǁĂŶƚ. MAROON 5: I am in misery The wanderers eat their dessert in a quiet, And there ain't nobody reflective mood. Michael Stipe acknowledges Who can comfort me. to his peers that it took releasing many albums before they reached super stardom Dani Filth puts his right arm around Adam͛Ɛ with their album ͞Automatic for the People͟ shoulders to comfort him and tells him: which rocketed them to fame and made them a household name like Bruce Springsteen and CRADLE OF FILTH: U2. No time for heartache No time for breaking down No time to cry Everything will be alright.

Diane Ross is also emotionally distraught and tells her peers about her recent failed relationship with someone she met recently in Las Vegas:

THE SUPREMES: The door to my heart was open I should have locked my heart ͞Automatic for the People͟ůďƵŵ, 1992 I should have thrown away the key Heartbreaks Michael tells his peers: That's all I've known.

R.E.M: A callous and insensitive wanderer who does I cannot tell a lie not care about anyone͛Ɛtroubles tells Diane: It's not all cherry pie. DARK TRANQUILITY: Then Michael reminds them that when a Don't bring your misery down on me. project falls through they can always start anew: To comfort those who feel sad and miserable, Natalie Merchant gets up and stands in the middle of the bar. Everyone stops conversing and turn around to listen to Natalie. 326 NATALIE MERCHANT: They told you life is hard Misery from the start It's dull and slow ŝƚ͛Ɛ painful I tell you life is sweet In spite of the misery There's so much more Be grateful.

Natalie then walks over to where Adam Levine of Maroon 5 is sitting with a gloomy demeanor. She hugs him and sings to him:

NATALIE MERCHANT:

Natalie Merchant Tried to comfort you Tried to tell you to be patient Natalie hugs Diana Ross and starts to sing: They are blind And they can't see NATALIE MERCHANT: Fortune gonna come some day. It's a pity It's a crying shame Natalie tells Adam with a radiant smile: Who pulled you down again? How painful it must be NATALIE MERCHANT: To bruise so easily inside. They told you life is hard Misery from the start Natalie tells Diana: It's dull and slow ŝƚ͛Ɛ painful But I tell you life is sweet NATALIE MERCHANT: In spite of the misery It's a pity There's so much more It's a downright crime Be grateful. But it happens all the time You wanna stay Natalie asks Adam: Little daddy's girl Wanna hide NATALIE MERCHANT: From the vicious world outside. Well who do you believe? Who will you listen to Dianna starts to cry and Natalie comforts her: Who will it be? ͚ĂƵƐĞ ŝƚ͛Ɛ time that you decide NATALIE MERCHANT: In your own mind. Don't cry Know the tears will do no good Then Natalie walks to the tables where her So dry your eyes. wandering peers are seated. She reminds them: Natalie looks at Diana and tells her with a smile:

327 NATALIE MERCHANT: NELLY: They told you Sometimes the easiest things Life is long We take for granted Be thankful when it's done Until they are gone. Don't ask for more Be grateful Sierra Hurtt looks at her friends and says:

She tells her braggart peers who were talking SIERRA HURTT: about their luxurious mansions and custom We can do anything at all. Bentley and Rolls Royce: Gene Simmons is inspired by ^ŝĞƌƌĂ͛Ɛ words NATALIE MERCHANT: and says: I tell you Life is short KISS: Be thankful I wanna be President! Because before you know it It will be over ^ƵĚĚĞŶůǇ͕^ŝĞƌƌĂ͛ƐƐŵŝůĞĂŶĚƚŚŽƐĞŽĨŚĞƌ ͚Cause life is sweet fellow wanderers disappear, ĂƐƚŚĞǇĚŽŶ͛ƚ But life is also very short. want another rerun of the disastrous Trump presidency. Other wanderers rally their peers: The wanderers give Natalie a warm applause. The song has had a positive effect on the SATELLITE PARTY: wanderers who were dejected. They raise their I just wanna celebrate glasses to celebrate life and everything that Another day of living. comes with it. They are grateful for their friendship and are in a festive mood. One of KOOL & THE GANG: them says joyfully: Celebrate good times, come on!

ACEYALONE: Madonna begins to dance and sing in I'm healthy celebration. I'm alive I can't complain.

Glen Phillips hugs his wife and says:

GLEN PHILLIPS: We've both got a lot to be thankful for.

Steven Chapman says:

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN: I'm living In the land of opportunity.

Madonna Nelly tells him:

328 Everyone joins Madonna, including the patrons sitting at the tables: Ed Roland says about Hollywood:

MADONNA: COLLECTIVE SOUL: We're gonna have a celebration Hollywood It's time for the good times You know I love you Forget about the bad times More than one man should. You can turn this world around And bring back all of those happy days A wanderer sees that Natalie Imbruglia has a Put your troubles down sad face and asks her to sing about what is on It's time to celebrate her mind: Let love shine. THE TREWS: Others join Madonna in celebration: Sing your heart out Drive them blues away. CORBIN BLEU: Go for your dreams Bono also encourages Natalie Imbruglia to Reach for the skies sing a song: Celebrate what you're all about. U2: ^͛Z͗ Sing your heart out! Let's celebrate!

Stevie Nicks reflects on what she has accomplished and says:

STEVIE NICKS: I never thought I'd make it Here in Hollywood What I seem to touch these days Has turned to gold.

Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia gets up, grabs an acoustic guitar and sings a song about her former lover:

NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: Twenty cities Have past me by Keep finding treasures I don't want to find But I've stolen And I've crossed the line And I want you! Stevie Nicks 329 Twenty seconds And you could be gone You shine brighter Than the morning sun zŽƵƚŚŝŶŬŝƚ͛ƐŽǀĞƌ BƵƚŝƚ͛ƐũƵƐƚďĞŐƵŶ And I want you!

This sky is grey It͛s full of gold Can feel your heart and feel your soul

I'll drink it up and take it slow Suzanne Vega I don't need anything else. Suzanne remembers quite well the personal Natalie Imbruglia looks at her peers and traits of the Hunchback of Notre Dame and continues singing: sings:

NATALIE IMBRUGLIA: SUZANNE VEGA: Tell me where I'm heading You have hands of raining water Tell me I can be there soon And that earring in your ear Somewhere I forgotten The arranger of disorder I'll die a little more for you With your strange and simple rules. When everything is broken There's a piece I never use Suzanne looks at her husband and continues I keep finding reasons to sing: To die a little more for you. SUZANNE VEGA: Natalie has found the perfect way to achieve Now I've met me another spinner emotional release. Her friends embrace Of strange and gauzy threads Natalie and comfort her. Suzanne Vega also With a long and slender body wants to sing a song about her friendship with And a bump upon the head the Hunchback of Notre Dame and about her And the sweetest softest hands relationship with her husband. Cat Stevens And we'll blow away forever soon passes her the microphone and tells her: And go on to different lands.

CAT STEVENS: Suzanne tells her husband: If you want to sing out, sing out! SUZANNE VEGA: Hold me like a baby That will not fall asleep Curl me up inside you And let me hear you through the heat.

Suzanne kisses her husband and everyone applauds. The wanderers start opening up emotionally and talk about their past 330 romantic experiences. They find out that What's simple is true sharing their experiences helps them to heal I love you. their emotional wounds. A wanderer sitting next to Jewel asks her to sing a love song to Jewel and Bruce embrace and then she help him forget his recent failed relationship: continues singing:

RETURN: JEWEL: Sing me a song. There's a warmth in my heart It haunts me Jewel has had her own romantic ups and When you're gone downs but has not lost her youthful optimism Mend me to your side and positivity. Her life has been blissful since And never let go she and Bruce Springsteen became lovers. Say time knows nothing We'll never grow cold

The more I live The more I know What's simple is true I love you.

Jewel and Bruce kiss and everyone applauds in celebration. Merril Bainbridge is overcome ǁŝƚŚĞŵŽƚŝŽŶĂĨƚĞƌůŝƐƚĞŶŝŶŐƚŽ:ĞǁĞů͛ƐƐŽŶŐ͘

Jewel

Jewel gets up and grabs an acoustic guitar. Everyone listens attentively as she sings a beautiful love song about Bruce:

JEWEL: You turn to me with frozen lips Your hands are icy cold Your eyes burn bright Against the frost-bit sky You never seemed more lovely Than you do tonight Merril Bainbridge Pale on the horizon Like leaves frozen in the snow Merril had rejected a proposal of marriage Our two shadows merge inseparably from James Hetfield of Metallica years ago. Will time stand still She has since realized that she made a If it's pierced with cold mistake in rejecting James after ending up in an abusive relationship with another man. The more I live Merril longs to be reunited with her old friend The more I know James. She looks at the happy couples sitting 331 nearby and starts to cry. Liam Gallagher And I will walk and I'll walk notices that Merril is crying, approaches her I am walkin on fire and hands her the microphone. He encourages And I see everyday her to open up emotionally to let the healing Time slippin away begin: So I'll walk and I'll walk I'll keep walkin forever OASIS: Wake up we've got so much to see Go let it out. And anytime that you desire Merril grabs the microphone and starts to I'll walk on water sing: I'll walk on fire I'll walk around this world entire MERRIL BAINBRIDGE: For you. I won't talk about tomorrow Stay until the dawn She takes out a photo of her beloved friend When all who come James and says: To take your place Just occupy an empty space MERRIL BAINBRIDGE: I could go a thousand miles or more Time and time again And if I have to I would not mind I will follow you ͚Đause every day This whole worldwide Is like a tide I wonder where you are tonight. That takes me out to sea You're the boat DĞƌƌŝů͛ƐƐŝŶŐŝŶŐŝƐƐƵĚĚĞŶůǇŝŶƚĞƌƌƵƉƚĞĚďǇa That keeps returning me peculiar sound of a disheveled stranger entering and stomping around the bar. To the And so I'll walk and I'll walk surprise of everyone, they recognize the I am walkin on fire stranger as James Hetfield, the old admirer of And I see everyday Merril. His physical appearance has changed Time slippin away considerably to the point of looking almost And so I'll walk and I'll walk unrecognizable. He has a long unkempt beard, I'll keep walkin forever his clothes look dirty and he has a maniacal Wake up we've got so much to see. and demented smile.

Merril continues singing:

MERRIL BAINBRIDGE: Leave and take this letter with you And hold onto a line So you can find Your way back home again Through summer Snow Or pouring rain James Hetfield of Metallica

332 Other wanderers gather around James. They James stares at the floor with an expression of realize that he has suicidal thoughts and they sadness and depression. Merril recognizes him try to talk to him. James ignores them and and starts to cry. Jewel tries to comfort her: says:

JEWEL: METALLICA: It's gonna be all right Things not what they used to be Just wait and see. Missing one inside of me Deathly loss this can't be real James continues to stomp aimlessly around Cannot stand this hell I feel the bar. Then he falls to his knees at the center Emptiness is filling me of the bar. Everyone remains quiet and in a To the point of agony. state of shock, not knowing what to do or say. Merril gets up and tries to talk to him. James One of the wanderers approaches James and pays no attention to her and continues to gaze tells him: at the floor. Other wanderers approach their old friend James and ask him: ADEM: These are your friends G-EASY: Let them come guide you on What the fuck is wrong, man? Everybody needs some help sometimes.

RIHANNA: Bono extends his hands to James and tells Where have you been? him:

Liam knows James Hetfield as a school friend U2: and Liam tells his brother Noel how he used to Sometimes you can't make it on your own. call James when they were kids: Jewel tells James: OASIS: Little James. JEWEL: Everybody needs someone sometime. James slowly turns his gaze toward Liam and recognizes him as an old friend but gives him a James ignores them. Another friend of James blank stare and looks down again at the floor. tries to motivate him to get up and kick out Then James tells everyone: the gloom:

METALLICA: JUSTICE feat. SIMIAN: Life it seems to fade away Because we are your friends Drifting further everyday You'll never be alone again Getting lost within myself Well come on! Nothing matters no one else I have lost the will to live The kneeling James remains unresponsive, and Simply nothing more to give ignores the wanderers around him, until There is nothing more for me Natalie Merchant pushes them away from Need the end to set me free. him. Natalie kneels to get closer, looks him in the eye and says:

333 This is the hour 10000 MANIACS: The sun is shining on you If you persist You'll die like this The future is now Cut down with no reason. The past is gone forever We can come together Natalie points toward Merril who is standing Light is our way in front of James with outstretched arms and says: The future is now The past is gone forever 10000 MANIACS: We belong together If you intend to live again Get ready. Then take the outstretched hand Of one who needs you Merril and James caress each other as Ed It's been so long continues to celebrate their union: We've missed you. LIVE: James looks at Merril and Natalie helps him to Come on get up. Natalie asks James: Get ready The beach is washing away 10000 MANIACS: Come on Why do you intend to speed your end Get ready And let your limbs grow weaker? The high tide of our love is here to stay

James and Merril embrace and kiss. Merril We will have the power tells James how much she missed him and To do the good and the true asks him to forgive her for rejecting his This is the hour proposal of marriage years ago. His suicidal The whole world is waiting for you. thoughts vanish and his familiar sunny personality returns. Merril and James make a Ed invites everyone to sing and they sing the marriage bow and seat near the center of the chorus section with him: bar. All the wanderers applaud. To celebrate their union, Ed Kowalczyk sings a love song in their honor: LIVE: The future is now LIVE: The past is gone forever Come on We can come together Get ready Light is our way This is the spring of our love Come on The future is now Get ready The past is gone forever Feels like it's ordained from above We belong together Get ready. We have the power To do what we came to do Everyone applauds to celebrate the power of love. Robert Smith is no longer susceptible to

334 mood swings nor depression since the four Tinkerbells made him smile. He tells a friend:

THE CURE: Monday you can fall apart Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart Thursday doesn't even start It's Friday, I'm in love.

Merril and James make plans for their wedding and their honeymoon. Full of joy, Merril invites everyone to the wedding and Kumi Koda sings a happy song: Kumi Koda says with joy: MERRIL BAINBRIDGE: I finally found the reasons why KUMI KODA: Everything I feel inside Joyful glee! Feelings that I cannot hide Tell me that it's you Everyone joins Kumi Koda and they sing together in celebration: Got me acting kinda strange Like I'm on a different plane KUMI KODA: I never thought I could explain Joyful, joyful, lalala ... But I know that it's love Joyful, joyful, joyful glee ...

I finally found the reason why The wanderers continue celebrating until the Rainbow colors fill the air bar closes early due to the curfew that has People always stop and stare been imposed because of the current virus Whenever I'm with you pandemic.

Suddenly the flowers bloom Whistling a happy tune I never thought I'd understood ************************************* But now I know it's love. SCENE 3 ʹ HĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛Ɛ Ball John Prine approaches Merril and James and tells them: The law-abiding wanderers exit the bar and return to their hotel rooms before the curfew JOHN PRINE: begins. The rest of the wanderers decide to I wish you all the best! ĂƚƚĞŶĚĂĐůĂŶĚĞƐƚŝŶĞ,ĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛ƐĂůůƚŚĂƚ has been organized covertly and will start at Everyone congratulates the future husband midnight in the basement of a building that and wife. Kumi Koda invites everyone to clap has been retrofit to make it soundproof. Upon their hands to celebrate the love between reaching the building where ƚŚĞ,ĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛Ɛ Merril and James. Ball will take place, the wanderers enter through a trapdoor and descend through a

335 narrow dilapidated spiral staircase. At the bottom of the staircase, a bouncer dressed in a flamboyant suit greets the guests. The place is cavernous, having plenty of space for lounging, dancing and holding concerts. At the center of the room is a performance stage where technicians are doing sound checks and setting up the sound equipment and musical instruments.

The wanderers start mingling with the crowd Baron of Hell (Doom 1 Video Game) as they wait for the first band to perform. Some of them are members of progressive and Thom remembers the bully as being an death metal bands, while others are pop stars athletic and handsome narcissist of low IQ. and rappers who came to check out the scene Thom remembers that the bully used steroids out of curiosity. Thom Yorke looks at the to enhance his physical appearance in order to crowd and their menacing costumes and feels attract women and instill fear in people he out of place. disliked. Thom tells David:

RADIOHEAD: He was a stupid baby Who turned into a powerful freak.

Thom͛Ɛ classmates used to mock and harass him for having an effeminate voice and a slim fragile-looking body. The bully despised effeminate men and taunted them every time Thom Yorke of Radiohead he had a chance. Tonight, the bully looks even more athletic and full of malice in his Baron of Thom tells his friend David Bowie: Hell costume. It seems as if the bully is looking around for a victim to harass. Thom tells his RADIOHEAD: friend David: I don't belong here. RADIOHEAD: They order some drinks to help them feel at He bullies anyway that he can ease. Thom takes a sip and continues looking He's a dangerous bigot. at the crowd. Far in the distance he notices an old nemesis of his youth: a high school At school, Thom had heard stories of how classmate who used to harass him frequently. violently the bully attacked anyone who The bully is dressed as a Baron of Hell and is disagreed with him. Thom had a gay friend conversing and laughing loudly with the ladies who was attacked by him. Thom describes to around him. David how the bully left his dear friend:

RADIOHEAD: Scarred face.

336 David tells Thom a story about a bully who DAVID BOWIE: almost killed her victims: He walks like a jerk.

DAVID BOWIE: Thom learned that the best way to disarm the A girl went off her head bully is to ignore him. Thom no longer fears Hit some tiny children him and has overcome the psychological and If the black hadn't pulled her off physical trauma that the bully inflicted on him: I think she would have killed them. RADIOHEAD: I feel better now I got strong.

David comforts Thom and says:

DAVID BOWIE: Let me put my arms around your head.

ĂǀŝĚĨĞĞůƐdŚŽŵ͛Ɛstiff raised hair fixed in place by the hair spray he uses. David tells David Bowie Thom:

Thom experienced first-hand what the bully is DAVID BOWIE: capable of. Thom tells David that he did his You're a porcupine. best to defend himself when he was physically attacked by him: Thom and David laugh at the joke and finish their drink. Then they walk over to the pit near RADIOHEAD: the stage to wait for the opening band of the I fought hard ,ĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛ƐĂůů. Some wanderers in the I never wanted any broken bones. mosh pit are horsing around to kill time while others are talking on the phone or conversing David advises Thom: with other attendees. Max Cavalera of Sepultura is telling his friends how the world is DAVID BOWIE: going to end on February 22, 2222 at 2:22 Don't pick fights with the bullies. a.m. after the Antichrist becomes the World Leader: Thom tells David that he quickly learned the ďƵůůǇ͛ƐǁĞĂŬƐƉŽƚ͗ SEPULTURA: Churches will be destroyed RADIOHEAD: Crosses will be broken. He wants to be loved And he wants to belong.

David looks at the bully and watches his movements closely. He tells Thom:

337 Max describes the suffering that humanity will experience when the Antichrist rises to power:

SEPULTURA: People screaming Chained underground.

Joey mocks him and says:

ANTHRAX: You're making me laugh!

Max Cavalera of Sepultura Tom Araya ĂŐƌĞĞƐǁŝƚŚDĂǆ͛ƐƉƌĞĚŝĐƚŝŽŶĂŶĚ tells Joey what the future holds for humanity: Joey Belladonna laughs and tells Max that no one can predict the future: SLAYER: The Gates of Hell lie waiting. ANTHRAX: Nobody knows anything.

Joey Belladonna of Anthrax

Max is not bothered by :ŽĞǇ͛Ɛ laughter and continues describing the future after the Antichrist takes command of the global economy and rules by the sword:

SEPULTURA: Death and destruction will reign. Tom Araya of Slayer

Joey blames cults for spreading conspiracy Tom tells Joey that there is no escaping the theories and lies that divide the human race suffering that awaits: and pit one religion against another: SLAYER: ANTHRAX: There's seven ways to go You make this hell on earth Each leading to the burning hole Spitting your poison. That Lucifer controls.

338 Michael Sweet is in attendance and came to Tom tells Michael and Joey that he has been ƚŚĞ,ĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛ƐĂůůto convert metal heads chosen ƚŽĐĂƌƌǇ^ĂƚĂŶ͛ƐƉůĂŶ: to Christianity. SLAYER: Satan holds my future I am the Antichrist!

Joey points to the band that has started playing on stage and the revelers who are applauding and enjoying the moment. Joey mocks Tom:

ANTHRAX: Look around No one cares Who you are!

Tom replies in a menacing tone:

Michael Sweet of Stryper SLAYER:

Torment Michael takes out his pocket bible and tells Is what I give Max and Tom: I am the Antichrist!

STRYPER: Not intimidated, Joey tells Tom: His Son we must receive

Tomorrow's too late ANTHRAX: Accept Him today! Your ideas are out of place.

Joey tells Max: Michael agrees with Joey and warns Tom and

Max: ANTHRAX:

You walk this earth STRYPER: Without a heart There will come a day Your mind When you will pass away Your voice The Son will deny These are your instruments of death. And then you will cry to be saved.

Michael Sweet gives an optimistic outlook of Max continues describing the torment that the future: awaits Christians in the year 2222:

STRYPER: SEPULTURA: No sorrow An empire will raise No pain Against the churches Love will be around. And against the priests

It'll be like a concentration camp

339 A desolate place Sorcery beyond the witches' spell. Where the sun Will be black as the darkness. Joey͛ƐĨĂŝƚŚƌĞŵĂŝŶƐƐƚƌŽŶŐĂŶĚŚĞtells the doomsters to stop following satanic cults that Max continues to describe the day of brainwash their followers: Armageddon with graphic detail: ANTHRAX: SEPULTURA: Take your brain and use it Walls of churches stained by blood Ignorance is so frustrating. Altars burning in the flames The nuclear war announces Max and Tom become irate for being The end of the world. disrespected. Tom grabs Joey from behind and holds his hands, while Max grabs :ŽĞǇ͛Ɛ shirt, Tom makes a diabolical grimace and says: makes a fist with his right hand and tells Joey:

SLAYER: SEPULTURA: Screams of terror across the sea See your brain? Begging for mercy Watch it drain! Soldiers ready for battle Waiting the final command. Tom laughs diabolically and describes what Max is going to do to Joey: Michael prays to Jesus Christ and remains calm. Michael points upward in a confident SLAYER: manner and says: Human brain experiment.

STRYPER: Max is about to hit Joey in the head when When we all reach Heaven Bono rushes in and steps in front of Joey. There will be no shame Then, Bono tells Max in a friendly and 'Cause when we stand before Him nonchalant manner: He will know each name It's all about believing U2: He died and took the pain Haven't seen you in quite a while! When we all reach Heaven.

Tom ridicules Michael by saying:

SLAYER: God must be watching from hell Awaiting the mass genocide.

Then Tom tries to intimidate Joey by telling him:

SLAYER: I have seen The darkened depths of Hell Bono of U2

340 U2: ^ƵƌƉƌŝƐĞĚƚŽƐĞĞŽŶŽĂƚƚŚĞ,ĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛Ɛ Though I walk Ball, and not wanting Bono to see his violent In the valley of shadow personality, Max immediately releases Joey I will fear no evil. and acts sheepishly as if nothing bad is happening. Bono points to Ozzy Osbourne Joey tells Tom: ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ͞ƌĂǌǇdƌĂŝŶ͟ŽŶƚŚĞƐƚĂŐĞ͕ĂŶĚƚo the frenzied fans in the mosh pit, and tells ANTHRAX: Max: Paranoia's got no hold on me.

U2: Michael once again tells the doomsters to Everybody having a good time have faith in the Lord and to return to the Except you flock: You are talking about the end of the world. STRYPER: DĂǆŝŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞůǇĂĐƚƐĂƐŝĨŚĞ͛Ɛthe victim Faith heals the scars being harassed by Joey and Michael and tells That pride has brought upon. them: Bono tells Max and Tom that the Lord loves us SEPULTURA: unconditionally: Let me live my faith! U2: Then, Max opens up to Bono and admits that His love will last forever. ŚĞĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚŬŶŽǁǁŚĂƚƚŽďĞůŝĞǀĞ͗ Max confides to Bono: SEPULTURA: My brain and my strength SEPULTURA: No longer are the same. I've lost my heart and soul.

ŽŶŽƐĞĞƐDĂǆ͛ƐŚƵŵĂŶĨƌĂŝůƚǇĂŶĚƉĂƚƐŚŝŵ Bono tells him: on the back to comfort him: U2: U2: Hold on to love. Wounded by fear Injured in doubt. Tom asks Bono:

,ŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕dŽŵĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞƐƚŽĂĐƚĂƐŝĨŚĞ͛Ɛthe SLAYER: Antichrist and proudly tells Bono: Have you ever danced with the devil?

SLAYER: Bono proudly replies: ^ĂƚĂŶ͛ƐŽƵƌŵĂƐƚĞƌ Guides us with every step. U2: I have held the hand of a devil Bono tells him with a sense of confidence and It was warm in the night. unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Crist:

341 Upon hearing this, Tom relents and treats His friends are shocked by what Dave just told Bono with respect, as if Bono were a wise, them. Dave describes what his mission is and elder statesman that one must look up to and how he carries it out: emulate. Michael prays to the Lord to save Tom and Max from damnation. After the MEGADETH: prayer ends, Tom and Max accept Jesus Christ To eliminate the enemy as their Savior. Tom proclaims: Hit them in their sleep.

SLAYER: His peers remain speechless due to their fear Jesus saves! that Dave may dispose of them if they offend him or make him angry. Dave enjoys seeing ƐĂƌĞƐƵůƚŽĨŽŶŽ͛ƐŝŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶ͕Ɖeace is their reaction of fear. Dave proudly tells them restored and the quarreling parties forgive how much money he makes in his new job: each other. They turn their attention to the ƐŽŶŐ͞ƌĂǌǇdƌĂŝŶ͟ƐƚŝůůƉůĂǇŝŶŐŽŶƐƚĂŐĞ͘dŚĞ MEGADETH: song ends with a solo performance by the Ten thousand up front legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads and the Ten thousand when I'm through. crowd applauds fervently. Ozzy Osbourne plays a few more songs and then exits the Rob Halford knows Dave since they were stage to a widespread ovation. The attendees children when they used to play on the streets mingle with each other while they wait for the together. next band to appear on stage. Dave Mustane takes the opportunity to tell his peers that the reason he left the stage and no longer plays live is because he has a new job:

MEGADETH: I am a sniper Paid assassin working after dark Looking through the night using infrared. Rob Halford of Judas Priest

Rob does not fear Dave and tells him with a tone of disappointment:

JUDAS PRIEST: Is this the way That you get your fun? Slaying? You make me sick Getting paid for murder.

Dave makes a sinister smile and tells Rob:

MEGADETH: Dave Mustane of Megadeth It brings me great pleasure.

342 You're weeping! Rob wants to know if there is a limit to what I didn't know you had any feelings. Dave would do for money: Dave invites King Diamond to join him as his JUDAS PRIEST: assistant snipper: Would you lay a finger on your mother? MEGADETH: Dave looks at Rob with a stern look and then Come join me tells his peers: You will kill for me.

MEGADETH: Hoping to save his life, Kind Diamond tells Man, woman, child Dave a joke to make him laugh: No one is safe! MERCYFUL FATE: Then Dave looks at King Diamond and tells I can't help you him: ͚ĂƵƐĞ/ΖŵŽŶĞŽĨƚŚĞĚĞĂĚ͘

MEGADETH: Dave likes the joke and tells King Diamond to Soon you'll meet your death. have no fear and that his life has been spared. AC/DC starts playing on stage. Rob tries to change the morbid conversation by focusing on the music. He tells his friends:

JUDAS PRIEST: The melody, the rhythm Is something divine!

Phil Anselmo also tries to change the subject from death to music and says:

King Diamond

King Diamond becomes alarmed and turns his PANTERA: gaze away from Dave. King Diamond starts to We need rock and roll! shed tears, which mess up his makeup and leave dark streaks across his face like Rudy 'ŝƵůŝĂŶŝ͛ƐŚĂŝƌĚǇĞƐƚƌĞĂŬŵĂƌŬƐ͘<ŝŶŐŝĂŵŽŶĚ implores Dave to spare his life:

MERCYFUL FATE: Hear my prayer Begging for mercy!

Dave looks at King Diamond and sees that he is terrified and is shedding tears:

MEGADETH: Phil Anselmo of Pantera 343 guitarists of all time and his influence is Then Phil adds: invaluable and far-reaching.

PANTERA: AC/DC then plays "Thunderstruck" and their In a world of metal magic fans sing along with over-the-top excitement. Magic never ends. A group of wanderers listen to the song and wish they could have written such catchy riffs Then Rob asks Dave a question, hoping to and melodies. The song ends and the crowd ƐƚĞĞƌĂǀĞ͛ƐƚŚŽƵŐŚƚƐĂǁĂǇĨƌŽŵƐnipping and become ecstatic. The wanderers take a killing and toward the music AC/DC is playing moment to get some drinks. As they wait in on stage: line, Ian Gillan takes out a cigar and starts smoking. JUDAS PRIEST: Where would you be without music?

Dave replies:

MEGADETH: Acting like a robot.

Then the sound of a bell is heard and King Diamond says:

MERCYFUL FATE: Listen to the bell Ian Gillan of Deep Purple I hear the demon bell. Ian is well-known in the heavy metal scene for AC/DC plays ͞,Ğůů͛ƐĞůůƐ͟ĂŶĚĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ his powerful operatic singing. Ian tells Klaus ĂƉƉůĂƵĚƐ͘ĂǀĞ͛ƐƚŚŽƵŐŚƚƐĂƌĞĐŽŶĐĞŶƚƌĂƚĞĚ Meine: on the music and his peers see that. They are relieved knowing that their lives have been DEEP PURPLE: spared. Rob tells Dave an anecdote about the It doesn't matter time he went to see Jimmy Hendrix play in a If you like my song packed arena: As long as you can hear me sing.

JUDAS PRIEST: I heard a man's guitar electrify a crowd I felt the sound shower 'round And he would take you with him Where no music's been before His music knew no limits And you would listen hypnotized.

Dave is a big fan of Jimmy Hendrix and agrees with Rob that he is one of the greatest Klaus Meine of Scorpions

344 Ian sees Glenn as a rival. Ian looks at him from Klaus starts coughing due to the smoke of the head to toe for about 30 seconds and is cigar and tells Ian: perplexed by his menacing looks. Glenn sees Ian's reaction, points at his own face and asks SCORPIONS: Ian: You say you wanna be a superstar You say you wanna ride a diamond car THE MISFITS: But I don't like your fat cigar. Does this face look mean?

Ian ignores his friend's advice to stop smoking and continues his narcissistic talk:

DEEP PURPLE: All the stages are empty When I steal the scenes.

Klaus tells Ian:

SCORPIONS: I don't believe a word you say.

Ian reminds Klaus of his superb driving ability on any road whenever he drives his Lamborghini: Glenn Danzig of The Misfits

DEEP PURPLE: Ian regains his composure and tells Glenn in a I'm a highway star. disapproving manner:

Klaus sees that there is no hope in changing DEEP PURPLE: Ian's unhealthy lifestyle and arrogant Don't make a difference what you got personality. Klaus is very familiar with Ian's I'm a real smooth dancer. narcissism since they were classmates. To make Ian jealous, Klaus introduces Glenn Glenn notices Ian's annoying personality and Danzig to Ian. Klaus points to Glenn and says: tells him in no uncertain terms:

SCORPIONS: THE MISFITS: Another king of rock is born. You got some fucking attitude!

Klaus then tells Ian that he is a fan of Glenn Ian becomes irritated by the lack of respect ĂŶǌŝŐ͛ƐŵƵƐŝĐ and that of his former band Glenn is showing and questions Glenn's The Misfits: masculinity:

SCORPIONS: DEEP PURPLE: That music is my life. I know what it takes to be a man You understand?

345 Glenn quickly grows tired of Ian's self- Where have they hidden my throne? promoting conversation and conceited attitude. He tells Ian: Klaus tells Ian how superficial and shallow he is: THE MISFITS: If you don't shut your mouth SCORPIONS: You're gonna feel the floor! All you want is money and fame.

Ian gets angrier and shows no sign of backing Led Zeppelin has taken the stage and is down. He tries to intimidate Glenn: playing one of their trademark songs. Klaus tells Ian to focus on the anthemic riffing from DEEP PURPLE: the band and enjoy the night filled with heavy There'll be no more running chords. Klaus tells Ian about Led Zeppelin's Now I've got you face to face. music:

Glenn reaches into his right pocket of his pants SCORPIONS: as if looking for something and tells Ian: Like it played loud Powerhouse sounds. THE MISFITS: I'm warning you Klaus tells Ian to relax and enjoy the spirit of I'll put a knife right in you. rock and roll that is everywhere tonight:

Glenn takes out a knife. Klaus sees the two SCORPIONS: rivals approaching each other and steps in to Enjoy the spirit of rock and roll! cool down the heated rhetoric. He tries to calm Ian by reminding him that Deep Purple is But Glenn continues to pick a fight with the still the loudest band in the world: legendary Ian Gillan by telling him what his new purpose in life is going to be: SCORPIONS: You're still the one. THE MISFITS: With just a touch Ian asks Klaus why a punk is disrespecting him Of my burning hand when Ian is the most skilled vocalist alive. I'm gonna live my life Moreover, Ian believes that he has a right to To destroy your world. defend himself: Ian tells Klaus why he must not back down DEEP PURPLE: from the confrontation: I've been mistreated I've been abused. DEEP PURPLE: When I was young Ian asks Klaus why he is not being treated like I was taught to fight. the rock superstar that he believes he is: Glenn tells Ian that he has seen the movie DEEP PURPLE: documentary about the rise to stardom of I have grown into a hero Deep Purple but that he considers Deep Purple But there's no worship an overrated "blues" band:

346 pandemic, they walk quietly and stealthily to THE MISFITS: avoid detection by police officers. We've seen your 3-D movies And we don't care! After walking several blocks along a dimly lit street, the wanderers notice a naked person Glenn sees no point fighting Ian and puts his lying down on the pavement on a dark section knife away to avoid a commotion. Klaus of the street. It is their friend Iggy Pop. He is immediately takes the opportunity to interject trembling and has multiple lacerations in his to bring this heated discussion to a resolution. body. They run to him and ask him: He tells both of them: LIL B: SCORPIONS: What are you doing? If you feel that Your life is packed with complications Iggy pays no attention to him. Bruce And almost everything you try Springsteen asks Iggy: Ends up in new frustrations Catch the train of better times BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Rock tonight! Hiding on the backstreets?

Although Ian was taught as a child to fight to Iggy is drugged and is talking to himself while defend himself, Ian has always believed in love moaning in pain. Another wanderer asks him: and peace. Thus, he extends his right hand toward Glenn as a sign of a truce and tells YO GOTTI: him: Aye homie what͛s wrong with you?

DEEP PURPLE: Iggy Pop tries to get up slowly to sits on the I don't like to fight pavement but is unable to do so. Thus, he lays No matter who's wrong or right down again on the cold Hollywood street. He Love conquers all. pounds his chest and tells his buddies that he's finally going to be rich: Glenn apologizes for disrespecting Ian and they shake hands. The three amigos grab their IGGY POP: drinks and head back to the mosh pit right With my torture film before Led Zeppelin starts to play "Rock and I'm worth a million in prizes. Roll". Bruce says: All the wanderers continue conversing and listening to their favorite bands until the BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: ,ĞĂĚďĂŶŐĞƌ͛ƐĂůůĞŶĚƐĂƚϰ͗ϬϬĂ͘ŵ͘dŚĞ Poor man wanna be rich wanderers exit the venue in a happy mood Rich man wanna be king with the intention of returning to their hotel And a king ain't satisfied rooms to get some sleep. They walk along the 'Til he rules everything. cold and empty Hollywood back streets. Some of the couples embrace each other to keep The drugged and injured Iggy moans in pain themselves warm. Due to the curfew that has and tells them that he's going to change his been imposed to control the COVID-19 virus

347 lifestyle if the video he filmed today is a She wants a husband success: Who will worship and obey.

IGGY POP: Iggy grimaces in pain. One of the wanderers I'm through with sleeping who has seen her before in an adult video On the sidewalk warns his peers: No more beating my brains With liquor and drugs. LIVE: She tries so damn hard to be the enemy John Legend ĞǆĂŵŝŶĞƐƚŚĞĞǆƚĞŶƚŽĨ/ŐŐǇ͛Ɛ She's got big black boots injuries and asks him: Get outta her way!

JOHN LEGEND: Iggy agrees and says: Who did that to you? Gotta find that fool who did that to you! IGGY POP: Venus is a dangerous game. Iggy describes the dominatrix who injured him in the movie scene: Jack White had a close encounter with her in the past. She used her sex toys on him: IGGY POP: Sweet in leather boots. JACK WHITE: Two black gadgets in her hands Some female wanderers ask Iggy to describe No responsibility her in more detail so that the police can find No guilt or morals her. Iggy screams in pain and then says: Smile on her face She does what she damn well please. IGGY POP: She wore black on her clothing Then Jack tells his peers what the China Girl And she wore black on her boots. did to him:

A wanderer asks Iggy of her whereabouts: JACK WHITE: Cut off the bottoms of my feet GRANGER SMITH: Made me walk on salt! Where is she now? Jack tells them the consequence of her Iggy replies: actions:

IGGY POP: JACK WHITE: She's back with her mother now. Too hard standing on my own two feet.

Iggy pauses for a few seconds and then The wanderers are shocked by what she did to continues describing her: Jack and to Iggy and how she managed to get away with it. The wanderers help Iggy get up IGGY POP: and they sit him on a bench. Bruce sees that She loves to stay in bed Iggy has difficulty walking and says to a And watch the movies play friend:

348

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Iggy says: That lady left him limp. IGGY POP: A member of A Girl Called Jane who is a Dripping blood. former lover of Iggy Pop arrives at the scene. Iggy is taken to a local hospital to treat his injuries. As soon as the ambulance leaves, the police offices bring out their dogs. The officers want to arrest everyone for violating the curfew law. The wanderers realize that they once again have become the hunted and the police officers are the hunters. Immediately, Sammy Haggar tells his fellow travelers in a quiet voice:

SAMMY HAGGAR: You better run for your life.

In a quick second, the wanderers disperse in

A Girl Called Jane all directions. The police officers weren't expecting this quick reaction and they are not She approaches Iggy and touches his sure whom to pursue. The officers change forehead. She grabs her phone and calls for a their plans and return to their posts, letting doctor: the wanderers get away. A few days later, Iggy regains his health and is released from A GIRL CALLED JANE: the hospital. Doctor, Doctor Come here quick! After all the bad experiences that many of the My baby wanderers experienced in their travels from I think he looks sick! city to city, including injury and death, they decide to leave Hollywood͘dŚĞǇ͛ǀe had Billy Swan approaches Iggy to tell him: enough of roaming around while putting their lives in danger. They long to be reunited with BILLY SWAN: their loved ones they left behind back in their If you need a hand hometown. I got two strong arms Let me help. As soon as Iggy is released from the hospital the wanderers pack up their belongings and The police and ambulance arrive at the scene. get ready to return home. They admit that The wanderers help their friend board the their wandering ways brought them nothing ambulance. Bruce presses Iggy in the wrist to but trouble. Bob Dylan sees no point in check his pulse and tells Iggy: traveling to another city:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Your pulse is getting weak! 349 BOB DYLAN: Go all the way Other wanderers are also feeling homesick To the other side of the world and now more than ever appreciate the You'll find trouble there. unconditional love of their family:

Robert Plant confesses to Bob Dylan: DIDDY ʹ DIRTY MONEY: They've forgiven my mistakes LED ZEPPELIN: I'm coming home. I sure do wish I was at home. Ozzy Osbourne calls his mother and tells her Bob Dylan tells Robert: with contrition:

BOB DYLAN: OZZY OSBOURNE: You got no reason to wander Mama, I'm coming home. No reason to roam. The wanderers left their small town for the Some wanderers express openly how they bright city lights, but they did not find what miss their loved ones: they were looking for:

GAELIC STORM: CHRIS DAUGHTRY: I miss my home. I'm going home Back to the place where I belong. DARRYL WORLEY: I miss my friend COLLECTIVE SOUL: The one my heart and soul confided in Now my curtain has been drawn The one I felt the safest with. And my heart can go Where my heart does belong HEDLEY: I'm going home. It's been awhile I miss my girl and my friends. The wanderers grab their luggage, turn off the lights, and exit their hotel rooms. When they NEW ORDER: left home a few months ago, they did so in the I want to see my family middle of the night under the cover of My wife and child waiting for me darkness. But now they are returning home I've got to go home. under a bright sunny sky. They are coming home wiser and more appreciative of the Even the wanderers with the strongest unconditional love their family always gave wanderlust realize what they are missing by them. acting like drifters. One of them has fond memories of his lover back home:

CINDERELLA: I'm coming home Where your love can shine on me I'm coming home Where your loving arms can set me free.

350 ********************************* this is their chance to speak up and make their SCENE 4 ʹ Living to Tell the Tale voices heard:

The final scene opens in the same KAREN HARDING: establishment where this story began but the If you wanna say something, say it now. establishment has been transformed into a health and fitness center. The establishment Some of her peers express what they have caters to clients whose physical and mental learned in their wanders. Richard Ashcroft well-being is their top priority. The returning almost died of a drug overdose on his visit to musicians are seated at the table and they are Las Vegas. playing chess. They are drinking non-alcoholic natural fruit drinks. The atmosphere is cheerful, and there are lively conversations taking place throughout the health and fitness center. The musicians are being treated as super stars and with the utmost reverence. They receive requests for their autograph and they gladly pose for pictures with their fans. They have never had a chance like this one to meet their fans and to get to know them on a more personal level. The returning musicians have learned a lot from their wanders and Richard Ashcroft they take the opportunity to give useful advice to their fans, especially those who aspire to Richard tells the reporter: become musicians or are already in a band.

THE VERVE: It is at this time that a cadre of reporters from The drugs don't work the music magazines Melody Maker, New They just make you worse. Musical Express, Rolling Stone and Spin enter the establishment. The reporters want to Bruce Springsteen found a loving and faithful confirm a rumor that is circulating that many wife in Jewel and feels blessed. In his wanders artists took time off to travel around the world from city to city, he saw that many of his peers seeking inspiration for their next projects, like tried to find a loving partner but were the Beatles did when they visited India which unsuccessful. Bruce tells the reporter: led to a creative burst of new musical ideas.

The reporters want to know what the BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: musicians learned and ask them if they could Everybody's got a hungry heart. sit at the table with them. The musicians gladly make room for the reporters. Not John Mellencamp is an avid fan of punk rock. wasting any time, a reporter from Melody Inspired by the likes of Joe Strummer and Maker magazine asks them if they have any Johnny Rotten, John tried to change the world stories to tell or any advice that they would by ending sociopolitical oppression and like to give to the next generation of injustice. However, he encountered a political musicians. Karen Harding tells her peers that resistance that he could not alone overcome. He tells the reporter with disillusionment:

351 That can influence the world. JOHN MELLENCAMP: Authority always wins. Mike tells the reporter how he tried to be a devoted family man but wasted his life drinking and being up to no good with his buddies. He tells the reporter that he had good intentions and is grateful to Natalie Merchant and others who rescued him and set him on a path to recovery:

SOCIAL DISTORTION: Life goes by so fast You only want to do What you think is right.

Aaron Lewis asks Liz Phair to tell her story to the reporter:

John Mellencamp STAIND: ,Žǁ͚ďŽƵƚǇŽƵ͍ ŽŶŽŚĞĂƌƐ:ŽŚŶ͛ƐĐŽŵŵĞŶƚĂŶĚƚĞůůƐƚŚĞ reporter that there is still hope to make a Liz Phair tells the reporter that she wasted her better world if each of us changes how we act time going from one boyfriend to another and treat others: seeking gifts and immediate sexual gratification instead of seeking true love. She U2: now has a different perspective of life: I can't change the world But I can change the world in me. LIZ PHAIR: I was so restless in love The same reporter asks Rob Halford if there is When things were fine anything that he regrets having done. Rob I changed my mind just because recalls the day he and his peers damaged Now I see how wrong private property and the bust of Beethoven at And reckless I've been Fischers Fritz and tells the reporter what he Each frog has a prince regrets the most: Just waiting inside of him.

JUDAS PRIEST: Thom Yorke is standing nearby and is lifting Breaking the law. weights. A reporter from NME approaches him and asks him how he feels after his recent A reporter from Spin Magazine asks Mike Ness wanders. Thom replies: to share his thoughts. A friend of Mike reminds him: RADIOHEAD: Fitter, healthier and more productive. GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY: Have you got a story to tell? Your voice is a mouthpiece

352 Thom tells the reporter the specific changes that he has made in his lifestyle that have HANNAH MONTANA: improved his health: You can chase your dreams But everybody knows RADIOHEAD: You'll always find your way back home. Regular exercise at the gym Eating well Everyone in the room agrees with young No more saturated fats. Hannah. A reporter from Rolling Stone Magazine asks Doug Martsch of Built to Spill The NME reporter sees Hannah Montana to tell them what's on his mind. doing yoga exercises and wants to know what would she tell people who leave their family to wander around like a rolling stone.

Doug Martsch

Doug stops playing chess with Johnny Cash and describes everything that he learned through his recent wanders. He has a lot to

Hannah Montana get off his chest, and he takes the opportunity to do so: Hannah tells the reporter from her own point of view: BUILT TO SPILL: Doug to Ian McCulloch: HANNAH MONTANA: Your best friends You were wrong when you said Your little hometown Everything's gonna be alright. Are waiting up Wherever you go To Evelyn Ecalera: You know that You can always turn around. You were right when you said All that glitters isn't gold. Then Hannah stops doing her Yoga exercises and tells the NME reporter:

353 To Steve Walsh:

You were right when you said All we are is dust in the wind.

To Roger Waters:

You were right when you said We're all just bricks in the wall.

To Jimmy Hendrix:

And when you said Manic depression's a frustrated mess.

To Mick Jagger:

You were right when you said Johnny Cash

You can't always get what you want. The entire room becomes silent. There is an

atmosphere of reverence and respect for To Bob Dylan: Johnny Cash. He gets up, grabs a microphone

and starts to sing: You were right when you said

It's a ŚĂƌĚƌĂŝŶ͛ƐĂ-gonna fall. JOHNNY CASH:

I went out walking To Bob Seger: Through streets paved with gold

Lifted some stones You were right when you said Saw the skin and bones We're still running against the wind. Of a city without a soul

I went out walking To John Mellencamp: Under an atomic sky

Where the ground won't turn Life goes on long And the rain it burns After the thrill of living is gone. Like the tears when I said goodbye

Pointing to the sky through the window, Doug Yeah, I went with nothing tells Jim Morrison of The Doors who died in Nothing but the thought of you Paris and is now in heaven rocking in peace: I went wandering

BUILT TO SPILL: I went drifting You were right when you said Through the capitals of tin This is the end. Where men can't walk or freely talk

And sons turn their fathers in The Rolling Stone magazine reporter asks I stopped outside a church house Johnny Cash to tell everyone what he did Where the citizens like to sit during his recent travels.

354 They say they want the kingdom But they don't want God in it Now Jesus Don't you wait up I went out riding Jesus I'll be home soon Down that old eight-lane Yeah, I went out for the papers I passed by a thousand signs Told her I'd be back by noon Looking for my own name Yeah, I left with nothing I went with nothing But the thought you'd be there too But the thought you'd be there too Looking for you Looking for you. Yeah, I left with nothing Johnny points his finger at the horizon and Nothing but the thought of you tells the reporters: I went wandering.

JOHNNY CASH: Bono gets up, puts his left arm around Johnny I went out there in search of experience. Cash, and sings a falsetto line. Then Johnny Cash returns to his seat. He and Doug Martsch Johnny extends his arms, then opens and continue playing their game of chess. Iggy Pop closes his fingers as if trying to touch and continues with his Tai-Chi exercises while caress something and says: Hannah continues doing Yoga. Thom Yorke resumes his weightlifting and everyone else JOHNNY CASH: return to the activities they were doing before To taste and to touch and to feel as much. the reporters arrived. Harriet Wheeler of The Sundays is sitting with her iPad on the table. Johnny brings his arms close to him to point to She wants to concentrate on her Sudoku game himself, and then points to the sky and and tells the reporters that they have no more continues singing: to say:

JOHNNY CASH: THE SUNDAYS: As a man can before he repents. Here's where the story ends.

Johnny continues singing: Bono escorts the reporters out of the room and thanks them for coming. Before leaving, JOHNNY CASH: one of the NME reporters takes the I went out searching opportunity to interview Bono for an article Looking for one good man that will be published in an upcoming issue. A spirit who would not bend or break The reporter starts off by asking Bono about Who would sit his thoughts on the conflict in the Middle East. At his father's right hand Bono says that he will be traveling to the I went out walking region next week as an envoy of peace. In the With a bible and a gun meantime, he wants them to use restrain and The word of God diplomacy and stop fighting. He wants them Lay heavy on my heart to give peace a chance and calls for a truce: I was sure I was the one

355 U2: All you daughters of Zion Bono tells the reporter what he thinks about All you Abraham sons the COVID-19 vaccine: Don't fight We can talk this thing through U2: We need love and peace. Miracle drug.

Then the reporter asks Bono what he thinks Bono tells the reporter that now that he is about the latest craze of investing in fully vaccinated he feels safer to do the cryptocurrencies, the use of digital wallets and activities that he used to do pre-pandemic but whether Bono still uses cash for transactions. that he continues to wear a mask as an extra Bono feels insulted by the notion that he layer of protection against the COVID-19 would still carry cash around and tells the variants. He encourages everyone who has not reporter: been vaccinated to trust science and get the vaccine as soon as possible while continuing to U2: wear a mask. Bono ends the interview by The god I believe in ŝƐŶ͛ƚ cash mister. telling the reporter that breakthroughs in science hold the key to end this pandemic: Bono goes on to tell the reporter that he recouped all the money he had lost playing U2: poker by investing in the cryptocurrency Through appliance of science Solana. The reporter is curious to know what We've got that ring of confidence. is it about Solana that makes it a more attractive investment than Ethereum. Bono says: THE END U2: Better by design.

To end the interview, the reporter asks Bono if he already got the COVID-19 vaccine because everybody wants to see U2 play live again. Bono shows the reporter his sticker that says ͞/ Got My COVID-19 Vaccine͟.

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