Confessions of a Superhero Page #6

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Right,

right.

I mean,

that's just unbelievable.

(man)

and people think

that Sandy Dennis

Never had--

you know what I mean?

Never had a son.

I know.

I've heard that.

What--I mean,

what's your take on that?

Well, that's their opinion.

You know, all I know is,

she's my mom, you know.

Were you close to her

in your childhood?

I wasn't really

that close with her.

I was more of the troublemaker.

But I think most of

what I was doing was going out,

Trying to seek attention,

you know,

'cause she was always busy

with her work.

And of course, my dad,

he didn't stick around at all.

You know,

they weren't even married.

When I turned 17,

That was the last

that I've ever heard from him.

At that point, I was already

in shelters and group homes

And stuff like that,

Because my mom figured

she couldn't handle me.

Maybe these people can.

You know, and even they didn't

have that good of luck with me.

Something had to have been

that I think was difficult,

Because I see instances now

where sometimes I think

He didn't get maybe

everything

That maybe a child needs

growing up,

Maybe attention

that every child needs.

Something--

I can't put my finger on it,

And again, because he doesn't

talk about that stuff too often.

There was a time in my life

where I was doing Crystal meth

And, you know,

just doing speed.

And I decided

that enough is enough.

You know, I was sitting there.

I was watching TV,

And you know how

if you do enough speed,

You start getting delusional.

So of course,

I'm sitting there.

I'm watching TV,

and I see a death scene.

So it was, like,

for, like, an instant,

It was almost like

I was seeing my own death,

Which that was like

a spiritual awakening.

(man #1)

was this all

before Bonnie?

Well before Bonnie.

(man #2)

was this

before superman?

Way before superman.

(Fiona)

hi, officer.

What's going on?

Long time,

no see.

Well, I know.

Have you been all right?

(Fiona)

I've been great, working,

Surviving the Oscars.

Where's Jordan?

Oh, he's at home.

He was gonna come out

a little later.

Several times a day,

one of these characters

Will, you know,

violate the laws, scare people.

[woman and children screaming]

Oh, I'm sorry;

how you doing?

One of the characters

that I do not recall

Getting a complaint

about aggressive begging

Or panhandling or that

is the original superman.

And I think he's the one

That looks

the most like superman.

Got the little curl up there.

(woman)

thank you.

You bet.

And it's just tips,

ladies.

It's whatever you all

would like to tip

For the photos.

[girl laughs]

(Allen)

but we do

work on tips.

No,

not superman.

(Dennis)

we work on tips,

okay?

We work on tips.

Okay.

Thank you.

So it's whatever you would like

to tip for the photos.

Fine.

(girl)

all right.

Ladies,

how are you doing?

(Shea)

I've taken reports.

I took a report on Batman

for aggressive begging.

Max has one insane temper,

like, insane.

Yes, we work on tips.

He will choke a woman

if she doesn't tip him.

I have do doubt in my mind.

Probably not that far,

but he would choke her husband.

(Allen)

don't you know

that spider-man doesn't smoke?

You need a big red nose

and some green hair

And some big shoes,

clown.

[laughs]

Homie's a sissy.

(Allen)

hey, I think we shoot

the little bastard.

What do you think?

Folks, how you doing?

(Sandra)

a lot of times, I think

his bark is worse than his bite.

Not that he's not tough

or anything like that,

Because he is.

(Allen)

you want to see us fight?

It's big money.

You want a picture,

it's just a little money.

Clown.

Is that the only thing

you can think of is a brawl?

How about me and you?

(Sandra)

I think that because he's always

had to fight for everything--

I mean,

even just to be recognized

In his own family sometimes--

That I think he likes

to put across

That he's bigger and badder

than what maybe he really is,

'cause to me,

I think he's got

a heart of a lamb.

I mean, you know,

it's like the lion and the lamb.

You can--when he's angry,

he's a lion.

When he's home and with me,

he's the lamb.

Hi, how you doing?

Welcome to Hades,

California.

That's right.

(woman)

you're making us

chase you.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Would you like a pic--

We work on tips

for the photos, okay?

Yeah, we're just gonna go

strip down the leather

And jump in

the shower.

And I can't believe

he's talked me into this,

But it's so hot out here.

But she's gonna love me

forever for this,

Because she's not gonna

be sweating like--

If it turns

into being a good trick,

I'll be very grateful.

[water running]

Oh, that's cold.

[laughing]

Is that too cold?

No, it's okay.

Oh, Jesus, okay.

Now just step into it.

My hair's not getting wet,

is it?

No.

You could also

take it up

To your shoulder

if you want.

I would rather not

'cause then that takes

more chances

Of getting my hair wet.

Feels good,

doesn't it?

Yeah, it does.

Okay, done.

It's feeling

100 times better.

I hate to say it.

She hates to say it,

but I was right.

What's happening

with you?

Oh, man,

I just blacked out.

What?

I just blacked out.

You blacked out?

You blacked out?

Where?

At Shelly's restaurant.

Are you okay?

At Shellys?

Oh, wow.

Ooh, that's not good.

Not good.

(Dennis)

beautiful,

beautiful Crystal Gayle.

Well, I'm dating her hair

as long as Crystal Gayles--

The reason my hair

is as long as it is

Is because he's got a thing

for Crystal Gayle.

Here you go.

So I haven't cut my hair

since I hooked up with him.

Not not only that,

look at the style.

Here, Bonnie, why don't you

hold this one up to you?

That's what

I'm trying to emulate

Is the Crystal Gayle hair.

[repetitive clicking]

(Dennis)

October 10th of 2004,

I'm sitting at home.

Jeffery Maxwell "Batman" Allen

calls me

In tears.

"Christopher reeve

just passed away."

Chills ran up my spine

right there.

"there's no way

he could be dead.

"he's superman,

"the man of steel himself.

"he--there's no way.

He can't be dead."

And I'm sure there's people

out there that don't realize

That Christopher reeve

had passed on.

So...

(Bonnie)

Chris and I hadn't been

to the superman celebration

At metropolis

for four years.

In October of last year,

as you know,

Christopher reeve

passed away.

And I guess it motivated us

in a certain way

That we felt

that it was right to go

For the next celebration

in honor of Christopher reeve.

This year, no matter what,

we're going.

You said 600 of each, right?

(Bonnie)

yeah.

All ready.

[grunts]

Oh, my goodness.

Want to take a look,

check it out?

Of course.

[gasps]

Isn't it nice?

Yes.

This one,

my hands were dirty.

Oh, that's okay;

oh, my God.

See, my hands

are a little dirty

Look at how beautiful.

Isn't it nice?

And then there's another one

in the middle.

Look at that close-up.

Isn't it nice?

It is absolutely

magnificent.

You love it, huh?

Look at my guy.

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