Eternal Sunshine of the...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2003) by Charlie Kaufman. INT. PUBLISHING HOUSE RECEPTION AREA - DAY It's grand and modern.Random House-Knopf-Taschen is etched on the wall in large gold letters.An old woman enters carrying a tattered manuscript, maybe a thousand pages.She seems haunted, hollow-eyed, sickly.The young receptionist, dressed in a shiny, stretchy one-piece pantsuit, looks up. RECEPTIONIST Oh, hi. OLD WOMAN (apologetically) Hi, I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd see -- RECEPTIONIST I think he's in a conference. Unfortunately.I'm really sorry. OLD WOMAN Would you just try him?You never know. As long as I'm here.You never know. RECEPTIONIST Of course.Please have a seat. The old woman smiles and sits, the bulky manuscript on her lap.She stares politely straight ahead. RECEPTIONIST (CONT'D) (quietly into headset) It's her -- I know, but couldn't you just -- Yes, I know, but -- I know, but she's old and it would be a nice -- Yes, sorry. (to old woman) I'm sorry, ma'am, he's not in right now. It's a crazy time of year for us. The receptionist gestures toward a Christmas tree in the corner.Its ornaments are holograms. OLD WOMAN This book -- It's essential that people read it because -- (gravely, patting the manuscript) -- It's the truth.And only I know it. RECEPTIONIST (nodding sympathetically) Maybe after the holidays then. INT. TILED HALLWAY - DAY The old woman carries her manuscript haltingly down a subway hall.