Basmati Blues Page #5

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- Scotch, is it?

- Excuse me?

Royal Salute,

is that your drink?

- Uh...

-[knocking]

[Gurgon] Berg, he takes it

on the rocks.

Nice, isn't it?

As it happens,

you called at a most--

They're on the line, MG.

Auspicious moment.

Are you with us, Geneva?

-[men speak French]

- Are you with us, London?

-[men greet]

- Berlin.

-[men speak German]

- Alan Wood.

Good morning.

[Gurgon] Hello, Uncle Gene.

Are you with us, Lapel?

Well, I'm listening but I'm not

with anybody, just...

Don't be coy.

You called.

A rupee for your thoughts.

Well, to be honest,

I'm not so sure the farmers

will be able to pay for the seed

year after year.

Well, if they don't have cash,

there are other ways to pay.

Land, for example.

I mean, why should farmers

have to worry about owning land.

Hmm.

Rice Number Nine a'

It's made by design 4'

You're ahead of your time 4'

With Rice Number Nine a'

Mogil a'

We are the hand that feeds a'

Think about the greater good 4'

A broader point of view a'

We're all for

The greater good a'

The many need the few I'

Heed the higher call 4'

[thunder rumbles]

And lead the charge

For one and all r

Start working for

The greater good a'

So, who would own

the farmers' land?

One big local landowner.

Understand?

With a big cowboy hat

and it's from profit.

Simple as that.

All he thinks about

Is the greater good a'

He's the greatest guy a'

Business is so often

Misunderstood r

Makes you want to cry a'

So easy, buy low, sell high a'

The profits pay

The little guy a'

While working for

The greater good a'

Take out your steno pads,

ladies.

When it comes

To job creation a'

Conglomerates can't be beat 4'

You gotta loosen up

Child labor laws a

And get the kiddies

Off the street I'

Oh, Evelyn!

What's that look, Lapel?

It's an old expression

Full of ancient wisdom r

The greater good a'

It's the premise and promise

Of the trickle-down system a'

The greater good a'

Greater good a'

Rising tides

Will lift us all a'

The greater good a'

From the rice field

To the mall x

a' In the long haul

It's all for the greater a'

Obi-wan Kenobi gave up

To Darth Vader a'

In the long haul it's all

For the greater good I

We can make this world

A better place r

Greater good a'

We can feed

The entire human race a'

And we can rest

With easy conscience r

Knowing everything

We've done a'

Is for the best

It's how the West was won 4'

This is a hat...

for a hero.

[GI-Irgon] Well?

Now I see the implications.

[William] Now you see

It's all for the greater good

Time to take your vow a'

You will give your all

For the greater good 4'

I'd even eat a cow I'

Humanity is great 4'

At least the ones

Who pull their weight a'

It ain't even but it's fair x

The lion takes

The lion's share a'

To motivate

The working class r

You're gonna have to

Kick some ass I'

While working for

The greater r

You're the innovator a'

Working for the greater good 4'

[fireworks]

It's no accident we've been

thrown together like this, son.

It's destiny.

You're bound, bound for glory.

"[93395]

-[Gurgon] Don't let me down.

And there'll be a place

for you...

in New York City.

[buzzing]

Why isn't anyone signing these?

Rumesh?

Contracts must after

until after Diwali.

The stars are bad.

Only two farmers have signed and

it's almost Rice Exchange Day.

How am I gonna face my father?

- This is the best rice...

- Okay, okay. Wait, listen.

Shh. Don't even think about

the contracts. That's my job.

I know farmers.

Everything, including contracts,

is "in the stars".

Well, those stars

better shift fast.

After the holiday, they'll sign.

- Diwali?

- Mm-hm.

Diwali's kind of like Christmas,

so nobody will sign on Diwali.

But they will, after.

You've impressed them so much.

Chief, could you get us

a couple of Cokes, please?

There are some in the fridge.

Oh, yes.

I'm on it.

So...

we're going dancing tonight.

What?

It's in the stars.

One, please.

Hm. From the Northeast.

Oh. Thank you.

[Sita] You don't look ready

to go dancing.

Show me another dress.

My other dress is a lab coat.

-[grunts] What are you do--

-[smacks]

What are you doing? [giggles]

Artie's dress will fit.

It's decided.

I'll have Rajit drive you.

Our favorite

Time of the year a'

Diwali A'

Staying up all night

To hang up all my lights a'

'Cause my baby

Is coming home a'

[dance music playing]

[Linda laughs]

Hey, girl!

[bell rings]

Come in.

How was your vacation?

Very relaxing.

[Sita] Dance!

[groans]

[laughs]

Hey!

- What is going on?

- Don't worry.

Let's try this.

Right, screw in the light bulb.

Pet a goat.

Light bulb. Pet goat.

[Linda] I'm going to get

something to drink.

[William] Okay.

I'll be right here.

[Linda] Sorry.

Hey.

Nice to see a familiar face.

Yeah. You know, you've got

some really good moves.

You must have been Indian

in a past life.

You have some moves too.

Yeah, I must have been white

in a past life.

[laughs]

It's really great getting out.

I've been so stressed.

Why? You can tell me.

My father's practically

a psychologist.

Nobody's signing the contracts.

I don't know why. It's--

I've been losing sleep over it.

I'm... sure

it's nothing personal.

I know. I know.

It's just me thinking about it

all the time.

It's, um, it's Diwali.

You know, the stars.

They're lousy for contracts.

I heard. It's okay.

I-I just...

-drive myself crazy sometimes.

-[chuckles]

But you know,

tonight is about fun.

So...

To fun! [laughs]

I'll let you go.

How 'bout just one dance?

[slow music plays]

Hey! [claps]

Are you looking for Linda?

- Yeah.

- She's upstairs.

Oh. Thanks.

Don't think I've been

Here before r

Someone leaves me

Wanting more a'

Is this just

My heart's cruel game a'

Have I found love

Or is it all in my mind r

Her face

When I close my eyes a'

Her name on a grain of rice a'

Could it be

My heart's to blame 4'

Have I found love

Or is it all in my mind r

-. All in my mind a'

- All in my mind a'

That glow, that light 4'

If I could make the formula I

I would a'

The stars that shine

On both of us a

A trick of light

Or can I trust a'

Lose it if I turn away a'

I found love a'

Or is it all in my mind 4'

All in my mind

All in my mind I

All in my mind 4'

That glow, that light 4'

If I could make a formula r

I would a'

Love's just a game I'

Played by others a'

I've known in by others a'

I've seen in by others r

who've fallen in

Love's just a game a'

Played by others

I've known in by others a'

I've seen in by others r

who've fallen

Fallen a'

Fallen, fallen, fallen a'

All in my mind

All in my mind I

That glow, that light 4'

If I could make a formula r

I would a'

Linda...

about Diwali.

I've gotta confess something.

Show me your hand stamp.

Out of here.

What's this all about?

This is how

all my nights out end.

- I'll find you tomorrow.

-[bouncer] Move it, move it!

- There you are.

- They just threw Rajit out.

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