Review of Less Than Zero (1987) by Ashley B — 22 Dec 2008

Rip: Got a minute, sweetheart?

Julian: Surely.

Rip: We gots to talk business, friend.

Julian: Oh, no, all you need to do is relax. I'm gonna pay you back; all you have to do is *trust* me.

Rip: I don't wanna trust you, Julian, I just want my 50 K, all right?

Julian: Patience is next to Godliness, Rip, didn't I ever tell you that? Actually, it's the flip side of cleanliness, but it's still *pretty* fucking important if you ask me.

Rip: Then what the hell are we talking about, Julian?

Julian: We're talking about you giving me a G on spec.

Rip: No. No. No way.

Julian: Listen, listen...

Rip: You're crazy. Forget about it.

Julian: Come on. There's these girls... falling all over me... for some blow. Come on.

Rip: [pauses, hands him the coke] This is the last time.

Julian: As soon as the club deal goes through, I'm recashing you every penny.

Rip: I hope so.

Julian: Well, don't hope... trust!

Blair: Did you talk to Julian yet?

Clay: No.

Blair: Clay, I asked you to talk to him.

Clay: Okay, I'll call Betty Ford, you want me to get him a room, fine.

Blair: No, just talk to him, I mean, he's your friend, too.

Clay: It's funny. When you called me, I thought I was coming home to see you.

Clay: You OK?

Blair: It's the cocaine... too much speed or something.

Clay: That's a relief.

Blair: What?

Clay: Well, you're fucked up, you look like shit, but hey no problem, all you need is a better cut of cocaine.