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what happened back there.

That... that shouldn't

have happened, okay?

That wasn't part

of the art piece.

I, uh, I brought you some water.

Look, I... that isn't

1/10th of what I can do.

If you just give me a chance...

haven't you done enough already?

You have to put me

in your next show.

- Please!

- Are we done here?

- A little more.

- I'll do anything, okay?

Just give me a chance,

just one chance.

I'll... I'll lock myself

up for two weeks.

And... and... and if I

don't produce something

startlingly, truly amazing,

then... then I'll...

Quit forever?

Yeah, yeah, I'll quit forever.

Fine, you do that.

Thank you so much, Ms. Klein.

I... I won't let you down, okay?

Hey, uncle Felix,

hey, it's Hermann.

Could you rent me the

place for two weeks?

It's all I've got.

H... hi, I'm... I'm here

about the apartment.

You must be Hermann.

I'm Layla, the manager.

Your uncle's told

me all about you.

You're the artist.

Yeah.

So...

I'll show you the apartment.

Uh...

You know, since I've

been manager here,

I don't think anybody's

ever lived in this unit.

Well, my... my uncle

lived in it, I guess,

until he bought the apartment.

Well, here, it's around

the corner and on the left.

Okay.

And garbage pickup's Fridays.

- Thanks.

- M-hm.

Hi, Hermann, how's

your art coming?

Fine.

Aren't you going

to invite me in?

I'd love to see your work.

I don't like to show

works in progress.

Of course, I

understand completely.

Anyway, I was just baking, and I

accidentally made an extra pie

and I thought you

might be hungry.

You made a pie?

Peach. You do like

peach pie, don't you?

Yeah, uh...

Thanks.

Hermann, I just wanted

to tell you if you ever

need any help, not to presume

that I know anything about art

but if you ever need

any, I don't know,

moral support or something,

or anything, just let me know.

I should get back.

Don't worry, I'll

be back later for the plate.

Oh, okay, come on.

Ow.

I'm going insane.

Yes?

Hey, Devora, it's, uh,

it's me, Hermann Haig.

Um, two weeks ago, I...

I said that I would

have something amazing for you.

And, well, it's...

it's been two weeks.

Right.

The one with the...

with the blood.

Yeah, yeah, right.

You know, this

really isn't the best time.

Thanks.

Uh...

Hello?

Hey, it's me.

Just if... if you'd

let me show you,

I think you're really

going to love it.

I mean, really, it's like...

It's like nothing

you've ever seen before.

I'm not taking on

any new artists right now.

Thanks.

What?

Um, I don't understand.

Two weeks ago, you said,

"come back in two weeks."

Why would you... why would you

say that if... if like, uh...

when what,

when I didn't mean it?

Because I wanted you

to get out of my face,

and that's what I'm asking

you to do right now.

Walk away, do not come back.

Your art is terrible;

Please don't buzz me again.

Uh, I see, thanks.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Hermann Haig.

Here, maybe you can sell it.

Sure, chief.

Stupid, stupid, stupid Herman.

Yeah, two weeks, come on by.

What is it?

128, 129.50,

135, 2, 275, 280, 280.

300? This is a

one-of-a-kind work of art.

- 400.

- - 2,000.

2,000.

2,000, going once, going...

- sold.

Aw, man.

It's really quite exquisite.

Back there, I owe

you an apology.

I'm sorry.

You know, it'd be a shame if the

art world lost a

voice like yours.

Whoo! Yeah!

Yes!

Whoo!

Well, how did it go?

You're not dreaming.

I'm still here.

It was incredible.

You won't believe what happened.

Not only did the

piece sell, but guess

who wants to sign me

as her newest artist?

Did you get bigger?

Who wants to sign you?

Devora Klein.

Devora Klein!

That's great,

I knew you could do it.

It wasn't me, it

was what you gave me.

Thank you.

God, I still can't believe it.

I have more, you know.

You do?

Because, well, de... de... Devora

wants to put me in a show.

And, well, if she

does that, then, uh,

I'm going to need

a lot more mobiles.

I have many, many more.

I get lonely here all by myself.

How about I help

you make mobiles,

and in return, all you have

to do is spend time with me?

That's it?

That's

it. Partners?

Uh, yeah, yeah, partners.

If you had a hand, I'd shake it.

Why don't

we seal it with a kiss?

Think of all the incredible

art we could make together.

How was that?

Perfect.

All right, well

tell me some of

the bigger names.

Pollock, Warhol, Nagel.

Wait, you helped Nagel too?

Yeah, what can I say?

The Duran Duran guy?

Yes.

Who else?

It's not important.

Oh, hi.

I just came back

for my pie plate.

Oh, right, one sec, okay?

Here you go.

It was delicious.

- I'm so glad you liked it.

- - Yeah.

I'll make you another.

Oh, no, no, no,

no, no, that's okay.

It's no problem.

Hermann, I don't

mean to pry, but

is there someone else

staying here with you?

Hm?

Well, it's just that

I could have sworn

I distinctly heard

a female voice.

Uh, I'm the only one here.

It's just me.

Good.

That is a lovely dress.

Wow.

- You're back.

- Hi, uh...

I've been thinking

about our next piece all day.

Shall we get started?

Uh, yeah, um, I

thought I told you.

I'm going to Devora's tonight.

Yeah, she's got these fancy

new art collectors in town,

and, well, she said it'd be a

good idea if I met them, so.

I see.

You should be happy.

She's showing our piece.

It's a good thing.

I hope they like it.

We can work when you get back.

Yeah, um, I don't know

when I'm going to be back,

so you probably

shouldn't wait up, uh...

See ya.

Bye.

Bye.

- Hermann.

- - Hi.

- Come on.

- Oh, okay.

Hermann, nice to meet you.

Hermann?

I have a present for you.

I guess I'll just

leave it outside.

Hermann?

I'm going to bring it inside

so... so nothing happens to it.

Okay, I'm coming in now.

Coming in...

A movie, right.

Will you excuse me?

Back off, Percy,

this one's mine.

You're excited?

I invited some of my

biggest collectors

to see your piece tonight.

Yeah, so don't blow it.

I just came by to

pick up my stuff.

I didn't know you

were having a party.

Your attention please?

Thanks.

This is a very

important moment for me

because the work

you're about to see

is from a man who

is proving to be

one of the most gifted

artists I've ever discovered.

It gives me great pleasure

to present to you...

Hermann Haig's "permission."

Hermann, I've never

seen anything like it.

They really like your piece.

What do you think of it?

What do I think?

I think I just

sold it for 50,000.

To who?

Them.

You know, when I made

it, I was thinking of you.

Well, whatever you're

doing, keep it up.

With something like

this, you've got

to strike while the iron's hot.

Well, you'll have to

do a one-man show.

- Really, me?

- Yeah.

How soon can you make four more?

- Uh, four?

- A month?

Uh...

I already sent out

the press releases.

Uh, yeah, I mean, I

think... I think I can.

Yeah? Because,

you know, you and I,

we could have a really

great future together.

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