走遍美国：文字 视听(EPISODE17)
来源：英语周报
photo finish
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marilyn: what are you doing?
richard: i think ive got them.
marilyn: you think youve got what?
richard: performing arts-performing arts centers. i think ive got them all, but im not sure.
marilyn: i think you have got it, richard. lincoln center, home of the metropolitan opera, the new york city ballet, the new york philharmonic.
richard: shubert alley, center of the theater on broadway.
marilyn: and comegie hall. and the others. i do have it all.
marilyn: you have been working on this for some time, richard. im glad you feel youve finally put it all together. what now?
richard: now for the hard part.
marilyn: oh, you think youre going to have a hard time getting the album published?
richard: well, it wont be easy.
marilyn: so, what do you think youre going to do?
richard: does the name harvey carlson ring a bell?
marilyn: oh, yes! harvey carlson! i remember.
richard: he said i should call him. hes the publisher of the carlson publishing company. he said they need a new book of photographs, and he really liked my concept.
marilyn: so, why dont you call him in the morning?
richard: do you think i have enough to show him?
marilyn: ive been through every section with you, richard. its quite complete. and now that youre satisfied, with the performing arts section, i think you should show it to mr.carlson.
richard: youre right. my family album, u.s.a.feels right. ill call in the morning and set up an appointment to see him.
marilyn: hes going to love your work. come on. lets get some sleep.
richard: is it too early to call mr.carlson?
marilyn: seven after nine? no. im sure hes in his office.
richard: his number is five, five, five, seven, five, three, two. five, five, five, seven, five three, two. hello.mr. carlson, please.
receptionist: mr.carlson is busy at the moment. may i help you?
richard: id like to make an appointment with him.
receptionist: and your name is...?
richard: my name is richard stewart. he told me to call him about my project, family album, u.s.a.
receptionist: mr. stewart, i just spoke to mr.carlson. he would like to see you. but the only time hes available this week is tomorrow morning at ten 0clock.
richard: thanks. thanks a lot. good-bye. well, its done. tomorrow morning at a publishers office.
marilyn: oh, its so exciting, isnt it, richard?
richard: well, finally a publisher will see my work.
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receptionist: good morning.
richard: good morning. my name is richard stewart. im here to see mr.carlson.
receptionist: please sit down, mr. stewart. mr. carlson will be with you shortly.
richard: thank you.
receptionist: excuse me, mr. carlson, but richard stewart is here for his ten oclock appointment with you. ok. thank you. like i said, hell be with you shortly.
richard: thank you.
receptionist: yes, mr. carlson. yes, sir. hes ready for you, mr.stewart.
richard: thank you. in there?
receptionist: yes. in there. good luck.
carlson: come in, come in. this is a crazy morning. hello, richard.
richard: hello, mr. carlson.
carlson: sit down, sit down.
richard: thank you for seeing me on such short notice.
carlson: i hope youve brought your pictures along. i see that you have. lets get right to it. we need a new coffee table book, and a book of photos about the united states still feels right. ok, lets take a look. good. very good. family album, u.s.a. its an excellent title. if you had to describe the book in one sentence, how would you do it?
richard: well, id describe it as a book which is a ... a portrait of the united states ---- the places, the people ----- mostly the people. the things they do, the ways they live, the places they visit, and the landmarks. a photographic journey.
carlson: these are wonderful-these photos in your pen arts section. carnegie hall, lincoln center.
richard: im glad you like them.
carlson: i do, but...
richard: but?
carlson: theres something missing. youve got a good eye, richard. youre a terrific photographer. but before i can publish your work. i need to meet with my marketing department, and youve got to do one more thing.
richard: whats that, mr. carlson?
carlson: in the section on culture, youve included performing arts centers, but youve left out street performance. the mimes. the musicians. the dancers ----- in the parks and on the streets. richard, if you go out and photograph street performances in the city, youll have it.
richard: that is a great idea. the performing arts centers and the street performances. ill do it.
carlson: if you do it, ill publish your work.
richard: are you serious?
carlson: ive never been more serious. when do you think you can return with street performances?
richard: a couple of weeks.
carlson: if theyre as good as the rest of these pictures, its a deal.
richard: you wont be disappointed, mr.carlson. thanks.
carlson: good-bye, richard, and good luck. see you in two weeks.
richard: good-bye, mr. carlson. thanks. so if you like the street-performance photos, youll really publish family album, u.s.a.?
carlson: when i way something, i mean it. go to work. goodbye.
richard: good-bye.
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richard: two weeks. i said i could do it in two weeks, and i did it.
marilyn: the pictures youve taken are fabulous, richard. mr.carlson will love them.
richard: monday morning. im going to show him the photos on monday morning. i cant wait!
marilyn: im very proud of you. you really did a beautiful job. i know he will love the new photographs for your book.
richard: yeah. i really did do a good job, didnt i? hey, you know? theres stell some film left on this roll, and theres one person i havent photographed in a long time.
marilyn: who?
richard: you.
marilyn: richard! i havent brushed my hair.
richard: you look great!
marilyn; its not fait, richard. im not even ready.
richard: oh, thats wonderful! thats wonderful!
carlson: wonderful!
richard: thanks.
carlson: fabulous!
richard: thanks!
carlson: terrific!
richard: thanks.
carlson: they get better and better.
richard: thanks a lot.
carlson: this is sensational!
richard: yeah. thanks.
carlson: what a job! good work, richard!
richard: im so glad you like them so much.
carlson: like them? they represent your best work.
richard: really?
carlson: absolutely.
richard: well...what do you think? do i have my book?
carlson: you do. you do. theres a book here, ill have a contract and an advance payment waiting for you first thing in the morning.
richard: thank you.
carlson: and while youre here i would like to introduce you to your editor. and i want you to meet the people in the art department. ill set up an appointment with the marketing people.
richard: when do you think well be through?
carlson: in about half an hour. why?
richard: i cant wait to tell marilyn!