Perfect (1985) Romance Edit

A doctor friend is going to do it.

A good reporter would never get in bed with a subject.

A lot of people are trying to get in shape, as you well know.

A piece of divinity, Mr. Lawrence?

A psychic told Sally she'd meet the man of her dreams at a health club.

A real writer would work out. Join.

A tape recorder.

About what?

Abscam and Junk Food.

Actually, I am.

Adam works for Rolling Stone. He's doing an article on Sports Connection.

Adam, are you going to make a pass at me or not?

Adam, be reasonable.

Adam, eat shit and die.

Adam, hi.

Adam, it's Frankie. I feel real bad about this whole thing.

Adam, it's Mark again. We've got to talk.

Adam, it's Mark. Listen, I want you to call me.

Adam, this is Mike Jones of UPI. We met down in Florida, remember?

Adam, where are you? This is a terrible connection.

Adam, will you be going back to work for Rolling Stone?

Adam!

Adam!

Adam?

Adam. He's so charming.

After the warm up...

After what we did last night, I don't think I can be objective.

Airheads, inflated bodies. I call it "Looking for Mr. Goodbody."

All right, 'bye.

All right, how can we expand on that?

All right, I'm going.

All right, I'm going. 'Bye.

All right, then, go ahead and state your reasons.

All right.

All you did was write about people getting in each other's pants.

Almost back to Emersonian America of self reliance.

Although, she says she didn't say what he printed.

Always treat a famous person as if they're not.

And a person who's not famous as if they were.

And anything else I need to get me through the day.

And get me Frankie.

And have some social interaction.

And he and I... I don't know, it was just never the same.

And he knows the makeup artist from The Dukes of Hazard.

And he puts a $1,000 bill in my G string.

And I will imprison you forthwith.

And I'm doing this story whether I talk to him or not.

And it's a lot safer looking for Mr. Goodbody...

And put him out of business by busting him.

And racquetball equipment.

And Roger, he's a stripper at Chippendales.

And see if you needed someone to help charge your battery.

And surrender the tapes to the U.S. Attorney's office.

And the press, for that matter, imagines.

And then we have Pete's Pro Shop. They have the latest in workout apparel...

And then, there's the cardiovascular.

And think of your interview as a seduction.

And this is Sally's bedroom over here.

Announcing the arrival of Pan Am flight 22 from Tokyo.

Anything specific?

Anyway, how's the other one? Have you found a hook?

Anyway, not for the record.

Approached 30 at the same time as the exercise boom started.

Are you prepared to do that?

Are you sure you don't want to take off your coat?

As a little girl, I would go to Ann Margret movies.

As a Rolling Stone reporter, did you ever interview the defendant in this case?

As I said, they have an odd relationship.

As you weren't in, all I could say was, "Eat shit and die."

At last someone has managed to capture his true essence.

At the same time, you get to figure out which way the culture's going.

Be in love with yourself and look this way. All of you.

Because he was negotiating to sell computers to an Iron Curtain country.

Believe it or not, I've changed my mind about something.

Believe me, it was easy.

Blow. Blow.

Boy.

Business is fine.

But he needs the $2 million to pay his lawyers.

But he's going to make us the focus of the article, maybe.

But no more as you can see.

But Roger had to do some fast talking to get you in at all.

But was it true? Did you have an affair with your coach?

But what he ended up writing about, after a series of interviews...

By refusing to talk, Lawrence left unanswered whether...

By the way, turn on your radio. The McKenzie story's all over the airwaves.

By the way, what kind of story are you writing?

Bye bye.

Calm down, Adam. Relax. It isn't going to last forever.

Can I come in?

Can I get a list of couples that met here, and their phone numbers?

Can you see all right? I'm sorry you have to watch from there...

Can you talk to me about after the arrest? You know, his time in prison.

Can't wait to get through with this and move on to something else.

Carla Maxwell at Los Angeles International Airport for Eyewitness News.

Charlie, hi.

Cherchez la femme.

Come on in. You know Tod Turner and Martha Young?

Come on, Adam. Open the door. What's going on in there?

Come on, keep it going. The side saddle. Let's go. Bend those knees, and breathe.

Come on, Sally, you're just as proud of them as I am.

Come on!

Come on.

Come over here and sit on my face.

Congratulations.

Could I call you back? Thank you.

Could that be the point where trouble costs you money?

Could you give me a reason why?

Could you tell me something? This girl, what's her name?

Cover would help.

Did we ever.

Did you bring those tapes with you, pursuant to the government's subpoena?

Did you girls ever frequent singles bars? Did you do that scene?

Did you take it?

Direct from New York City, the one and only...

Directing your attention to June. Were you employed?

Dita. What's up? You need me?

Do I know you? You look very familiar to me.

Do me a favour and send an advance copy of that McKenzie story...

Do you always follow your subjects around?

Do you always work on a computer?

Do you ever.

Do you know anything about computers?

Do you mind if I use a tape recorder or take notes?

Do you recall when and where this interview took place?

Do you see similarities between singles bars and health clubs?

Do you think there's a connection between your plastic surgery and your workouts?

Eat shit and die, will you?

Eddie?

Emerson: "Do that which is assigned thee and thou canst not hope too much...

Emersonian America.

Especially if he feels that the government is screwing around on him.

Eva, Myra, Sadie, Terry, Debbie, Heidi, and David.

Everybody writes that.

Everyone's afraid, nobody will talk to me. I really need your help.

Everything I wrote is true!

Everything the other reporter wrote about me was true too, but it still hurts.

Except the birthday cake. I made that with white sugar.

Excuse me, are you Jessie Wilson?

Excuse me, will you?

Excuse me. I have to take a piss.

Excuse me...

Fascinating.

Father dies fat at 40.

Find a couple. Do a non fiction love story.

Fine.

First, there's the warm up.

Five, six, seven, eight!

Five, six, seven, eight!

Five.

For a man like him...

For a New Yorker.

For a while I think that's all we did.

For instance, does anyone believe the government will take care of us?

Forget she has a mother. Right. Don't I always?

Four more!

Four, five, six, seven. Post now.

Four.

Frankie.

Get his notes, get his research. Frankie was there, she'll help.

Get out!

Go out and open your presents.

Go, Frankie. I'm not kidding.

God forbid.

God!

God.

God.

God.

Good, that will give me enough time to find an assistant.

Goodbye, darling. Come visit. 'Bye, Mr. Lawrence. Enjoy the divinity.

Great colours give you energy.

Great piece.

Great.

Great. Sounds good. Thank you.

Has he gone crazy?

He claims the government found out what he was up to...

He couldn't sleep.

He doesn't trust you guys.

He got his bail reduced, but I couldn't talk to him.

He had it all worked out. He was gonna move computers...

He had to go back to New York.

He implied the government had a reason for putting McKenzie out of business.

He insisted we meet at the Atrium Club, saying it was a safe place to talk.

He lost a lot of weight because he couldn't eat the food.

He said you're ringing the wrong doorbells and might end up in the hospital.

He says that nobody has anything nice to say about Joe, and I want to help.

He was in shock the entire time.

He'll be out of town. I'm sending him to Morocco.

He'll meet with me. Maybe he'll talk.

He's a reporter for Rolling Stone, and he's doing a piece on Joe McKenzie.

He's a reporter for Rolling Stone. Kenny can answer questions if I'm not in.

He's a reporter who can go to jail over the First Amendment.

He's back with his wife and has a new job. Avoid using his name.

He's going to redesign my face.

He's got a "don't disturb" until 12:00. The car's downstairs.

He's not changing his mind. He's flying to New York today.

He's not talking to any press, Adam.

He's real nice.

He's the reporter who wrote that piece in Inside Sports magazine.

Hello, Linda.

Hello, Mr. Lawrence, this is Steven Roberts of The Times calling.

Hello? Adam? You all right?

Hello? No, this is Sally. Who's this?

Hello? Yes, hello, Fred.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello. Yeah, just a minute.

Hello. Yeah.

Hello. Yes. Who?

Her husband died last night.

Here comes the cavalry. Let's go.

Here they come.

Here you go.

Here, I'm not using it. I didn't copy it.

Here, open this one first.

Here's an advance copy of the McKenzie issue.

Here's the phone. Make your call.

Hey, do you think I like it out here? I can't stand it here. I hate California.

Hey, Lawrence.

Hey, Linda.

Hey, listen.

Hey, Sally, happy birthday.

Hi, Adam.

Hi, Carly.

Hi.

Hi.

His picture was in the paper once, but you misspelled his name.

His wife left him, took their kids.

Hold it down on two...

Hold it!

Hold on, I'm putting you on speaker.

How about lunch tomorrow?

How big do you want them?

How can you be nice to somebody like McKenzie and shit on Linda?

How did it go this morning?

How did you record the interview?

How do you erase it?

How long?

How many tapes did you use to record this three hour interview?

How many times a year do you fall in love, Adam?

How old are you?

How old was she?

How you doing? Your mother's in the kitchen.

Hydrostatic weighing, or weighing the body underwater.

I already shot the cover. It's amazing.

I always expected to win it.

I am warning you, Mr. Lawrence, that if you adhere to that position...

I bet lots of lustful matinees get started here.

I broke world records. I made the Olympic team.

I called just to say watch yourself.

I can hardly hear you. Have you read the article yet?

I can never remember which is positive or negative. Try that.

I can't move.

I can't recommend that Mark publish the article unless you turn them over.

I can't recommend these cuts. Someone's editing with their elbows.

I can't talk about that right now.

I certainly hope so.

I couldn't stand that.

I did.

I didn't know who he was and he walks into the club one night...

I didn't use your name. You're not in my article. Okay?

I dislike doing this, but I have no choice.

I do have some notes that may interest you.

I don't blame him.

I don't care what you did at the office. You must call today.

I don't forgive anyone shitting on California.

I don't have anyone to hang a story on.

I don't have my notes. I'll just call her later, okay?

I don't intend to get burned again.

I don't know about that.

I don't know, three, four hours.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know. I don't think you can be objective.

I don't make the rules.

I don't take it as seriously as you guys do, but I do work out.

I don't think he was using me.

I don't think so.

I don't want her name mentioned in any article, understand?

I don't want you to twist what I said out of shape.

I give you my word.

I got a plane to catch. Another story to write.

I got polio.

I got sick of drinks with parasols in them.

I got the idea at the Atrium Club, this morning.

I got to go.

I got to go. Thanks for the tape.

I got to put you on hold. Somebody's buzzing me.

I guess I'll go and see if I can scare up a gang bang.

I guess that's true. A friend of mine says...

I have an idea for a story that would take place in California.

I have an idea.

I have jumper cables.

I have reason to believe...

I have to finish up a story before I can concentrate on this one.

I hope everyone likes vegetarian food, because I'm a fanatic.

I kept meeting one jerk after another.

I knew she looked familiar.

I know everybody at the gym. It's like my home away from home.

I know you don't want to be interviewed.

I know you're there, so call me.

I like being the best.

I like breaking records. I like setting records and breaking them.

I like winning trophies.

I looked around the city and I saw that people had had it with singles bars.

I love you so much.

I loved your piece.

I made contact with one of his old girlfriends today.

I mean it. I really miss you.

I mean, if they pair off they fall out and you never see them again.

I mean, really objective, under any circumstances.

I met him when I was in New York, and I was stripping, even then.

I move that you direct the witness to turn over the tapes...

I need some more time. I haven't really started writing yet.

I need to talk to you. Please call me.

I promised him they would never get it. I gave him my word.

I promised McKenzie I wouldn't let anyone have a copy.

I promised that no one would ever hear those tapes, especially the prosecutor.

I read magazines.

I read your piece on Carly Simon. I thought it was great.

I really can't do this now. It's not a good time. Can I call you back?

I really can't tell you the details right now. I'm afraid this phone is being tapped.

I really do.

I really don't have much time.

I really got turned on in that class.

I said there's no fucking story there, but I'll find one, okay?

I see why you call it the Sports Erection.

I should, but I can't, I don't have the time. I've another appointment this afternoon.

I started the piece. It's real good.

I teach class at the Beverly Hills Sports Connection, tonight.

I think about the press a lot nowadays.

I think anything worthwhile takes longer.

I think he's trying to seduce me.

I think I try to be objective.

I think my room has been searched.

I think people want to take responsibility instead of leaning on institutions.

I think this will be the one we use on the cover.

I think we've come full circle.

I think when you get to our age you feel the need to keep in shape.

I thought he was in Morocco.

I thought he'd want to tell his side of the story.

I thought maybe we'd exchange ideas, if you don't mind.

I thought we weren't going to talk about it.

I told him he could come.

I took a couple of courses.

I took one look at those tits and my whole body got hard.

I understand you suspect the government of what lawyers politely call "misconduct."

I want to be perfect.

I want you to promise me you'll be real careful on this one, okay?

I wanted everything to be healthy tonight.

I wanted to meet a healthy man.

I warned you not to put her name in that article.

I was 8. I knew even then...

I was hoping you'd come up with something more original.

I was lunching at The Muse and I wanted to drop by some divinity I made last night.

I was real suspicious of the kind of story you were going to write.

I was really beginning to like you, too.

I was wondering if he has any idea what his article did to all of us?

I will, but I don't change my mind about anything.

I won't test the magazine's guts or its bank account.

I would gladly take one of your aerobic classes if you'd let me interview you.

I'd come home praying for tits.

I'd like to make an oral presentation.

I'd like to talk to you about the McKenzie tapes. Please call.

I'd like to talk to you about whether you will comply with the subpoena. Call me.

I'd like to talk to you, that is, if you're still talking to me.

I'd love to interview you.

I'll be in tomorrow. I'll call you when I know what time.

I'll be right back.

I'll be right back. I have to talk to Sally.

I'll be there.

I'll be there. Okay.

I'll call you later, Frankie.

I'll do a story about how they're turning into the singles bars of the '80s?

I'll drop by later, how's that? 'Bye. Wish me luck.

I'll give it an edge.

I'll go make coffee.

I'll have no choice but to find you in contempt...

I'll make a deal with you, though.

I'll say.

I'll tell you something, if you promise not to tell.

I'll think about it.

I'm a big fan of yours.

I'm a reporter for Rolling Stone. I'm writing on the Sports Connection.

I'm dying. Wait, Linda, I'm going to cut the cake!

I'm fine. How was the interview?

I'm flying to New York tonight. Scott's taking me to the airport.

I'm glad I met you. And I'm sorry I met you.

I'm glad that you're glad you met me.

I'm going back to my workout.

I'm going to go check on the mail.

I'm going to have a chin implant, some cheek bones, and a different nose.

I'm going to Washington. I can't print this shit.

I'm happy for you. I'm really happy for the both of you.

I'm having trouble checking this.

I'm in pain. All right, good.

I'm just curious.

I'm not in the goddamn book business.

I'm not staying, I'm leaving. Don't worry.

I'm not your subject.

I'm so drunk I can't remember.

I'm sorry that you're sorry you met me.

I'm sorry to call so late, but I just got your message.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. She won't talk to you.

I'm sorry. You don't have to answer that question.

I'm still in the "before" group, not the "after," but I'm gonna get there.

I'm thinking about George Hathaway, to tell you the truth.

I'm trying to find something that means the same as going for the gold medal.

I'm working on her.

I've been working on the story for several months now.

I've got one starting soon. You should take one of mine.

I've never heard of him. I can't imagine how he got it.

If he does not, he could face contempt charges and a prison term.

If he had worked out and not smoked, he'd have lived longer.

If I told you, you might be tempted to use it.

If you perfect yourself, you'll be loved, is that what you're saying?

If you want to find out about a society, you analyse things like music and film.

If you want to find out about an individual, you analyse their dreams.

If you want to know about the Sports Connection...

If you're going, let's find a story for you to do at the same time...

In every singles bar in the Marina.

In high school, I was a swimmer. I was a very good swimmer.

In it, he claims the State Department framed him...

Interesting girl. She's smart, but I've got to be smarter.

Into the club by convincing them it didn't have to be drudgery.

Is it important for you to be the best?

Is the cardiovascular section.

Is your seat belt fastened? Please, fasten your seat belt.

Isn't he wonderful? Sally is so proud of him.

It depends on the subject.

It didn't matter because my coach lost his job.

It helps determine your percentage of body fat.

It looks good.

It should be un interrupted and steady.

It should last for 15 to 20 minutes.

It sounds perfect.

It was a portable tape recorder.

It was actually humiliating.

It was amazing. I have three solid hours all on tape.

It was just too painful.

It was love at first sight.

It was real interesting.

It was terrible.

It's a good place to sit and relax, before and after your workout.

It's always been so easy for her.

It's fine. I can see.

It's for you.

It's good to talk a story out before writing. It's all spitballing at this point.

It's great. The only problem is she doesn't want to cooperate.

It's not one of those pieces about how health clubs are the new singles bars?

It's not the kind of story I had in mind at first, but it's pretty good. Listen.

It's not the truth I'm worried about, it's the tone, and hurting and using people.

It's not too hot.

It's not what he promised me. This is not "Looking for Mr. Goodbody."

It's okay, make me suffer. Come on.

It's sexy to watch people work out, don't you think?

It's the Associated Press. I'd better take it. Yeah, send it through.

It's the guy in the back with the urn on his desk.

It's the only interview McKenzie's given since his arrest on drug charges.

It's true.

It's very hard for me to trust anybody, anymore.

Jeff and I are just roommates. He teaches at the Sports Connection.

Jeff, Bobby, this is Adam Lawrence. Adam, Jeff, Bobby.

Jessica, you're too skinny.

Jessie, I didn't write it.

Jessie, it's Adam.

Jessie, it's Adam. I'm calling from Morocco. Can you hear me?

Jessie, please, don't do this to me.

Jessie, this is Frankie Smith. She's one of our best photographers.

Jessie!

Jessie! Jessie!

Jessie.

Jessie.

Jessie.

Jessie's an instructor at the Sports Connection.

Jesus! I forgot to tell you.

Jumping jacks!

Just don't call me a male stripper. I'm an exotic dancer. And don't forget it.

Just for a few minutes. Let me ask you something, first.

Just get out of here, Adam.

Just remember, get close to her while you research, but when you write...

Kent, it's Mark.

Knees up!

Ladies in the back, move down to the front steps!

Last time I counted, there were 90 aerobic instructors.

Lauren, you've tipped it.

Lawrence!

Leave her alone. Haven't you caused enough trouble?

Let me get rid of this.

Let me guess what that is.

Let's go down and get you a membership, so you can see what's happening.

Let's go skiing. I want to go to Mammoth.

Let's go, you just sweat it. Great.

Let's go!

Let's go.

Let's leave the press out of it. They have nothing to do with setting bail.

Let's not kid around. Mark could be facing millions in lawsuits.

Like the lodge at the bottom of the hill in Aspen.

Linda, it's an engagement ring! Do you believe it?

Linda, it's for you. It's that guy from Rolling Stone.

Linda, stop talking like a sleaze. We weren't that bad.

Linda, you'll give the wrong impression. Not everyone joins to meet someone.

Linda.

Listen, he is so charming. I want to invite him to the party.

Listen, I can't talk. I got to go.

Listen, I've waited all my life to say this: Hold the presses.

Listen, really, I've got to go. I'll talk to you at another time, okay?

Little capitals of Emersonian America scattered from sea to shining sea.

Look at this one. I can't believe that she got him to do this.

Look at this.

Look what I found.

Look, you guys.

Look, you wanted me to do the story, I did the story. Okay?

Make a wish!

Make sense to you?

Make sure my tape recorder is on.

Mark had this great idea. Christie Brinkley in a leotard. Sensational.

Mark says that you have the entire interview on tape.

Mark? Hi. Just checking up. The McKenzie story going or what?

Mary. Get me Adam Lawrence.

May I have your attention, please?

May I?

Maybe even the press. They have gotten a lot of bum raps lately.

Maybe somebody's nervous about that.

Maybe something about couples meeting here, falling in love

Maybe you better get home.

Maybe you don't understand. I may want you as the focus of my story.

Maybe you're right. I wrote six articles a day for a newspaper.

McKenzie and I go way back.

McKenzie has a hearing tomorrow, in Los Angeles, to reduce his bail.

McKenzie was negotiating to sell his computers to Czechoslovakia...

McKenzie, maybe. If this article is as good as I think it will be.

Michael and I, he's my partner, thought it'd be great to create a place...

Mikey Douglas was in town, and I got the cocktail flu.

More than a health club, like your ad says?

More than anybody you know, but up to a point.

Most people I've interviewed are about that age.

Move to the front with your tips for Roger!

Mr. Lawrence, if I were to give you until 4:00 this afternoon to produce...

Mr. Lawrence? We're from the FBI, and we have a subpoena for you.

Mr. McKenzie, yes.

Must be fun being a reporter nowadays.

My concept was to get people out of their potato chip bags...

My dad didn't take it seriously, either. He died fat at 40.

My mom and I didn't talk for a year.

Nanette, where did you get this idea to make this place...

New York City Five Years Later

Next question?

No comment.

No health club will keep you healthy if McKenzie's story runs.

No, I did not.

No, I just got so tired of waking up feeling crummy every day.

No, I think that if he wants a chance, he's got to turn his press around.

No, Robert, not yet. Not until the stroke of midnight.

No, sir, I'd have to decline.

No, there's a point when you're not the best, so you get out.

No, you don't understand. I don't want to be the focus of anything.

No.

No.

Nobody's supposed to be here. You'll blow it.

Not at all. You got to get it right. I don't want to be misquoted.

Not one of, the best.

Notes on lunch.

Nothing ever goes right for me here.

Nothing to it.

Nothing.

Nothing.

Nous avons ouvert la ligne avec Les Etats Unis.

Now get out of here.

Now that sounds even better.

Now, do you understand the gravity of your position?

Now, I didn't exactly say that.

Now, I prayed for tits, too, you know. God just didn't answer my prayers.

Now, watch this.

Now, where were we?

Now, where were we?

Of course you do.

Of Rolling Stone and read some articles that you wrote.

Oh, God.

Okay, four and a half. We'll hold the issue. When can I have it?

Okay, guys, I need a little ass.

Okay, here goes.

Okay, I have an idea.

Okay, let's look at Body Dynamics.

Okay, now get at least ten copies.

Okay, start stirring towards the middle. That's it.

Okay, you guys, let's open those presents.

Okay.

On any level.

On my way to work, I went to the library and pulled some back issues...

On the free weights, the universal equipment...

One, Mr. McKenzie is simply not as wealthy as the government...

Only on the phone.

Operator. Operator.

Or big corporations? Or even doctors? So, you have to take care of yourself.

Or find him in contempt for willingly and knowingly violating a court order.

Out there they call it bed aerobics.

Over!

Particularly set in Los Angeles. You know, inflated bodies. Airheads.

Passengers are going through customs.

Perfect.

Please remain seated until the captain has turned off the seat belt sign.

Please, go now. Open your presents.

Pretty good.

Probably no coincidence that the baby boom generation...

Put that thing down.

Ready?

Really tighten your thighs!

Really?

Really? Where did you get it?

Really? Which ones?

Referring, of course, to the McKenzie story.

Right now? Or for the rest of my life?

Right, but in a little classier club.

Right, so that's when we joined the Sports Connection.

Right.

Right.

Right. You got your story.

Right. You want to split the bills on this one?

Roger of Chippendales, Little Taylor...

Rolling Stone magazine.

Rough night.

Sally works with Linda at the Apparel Mart, downtown.

Sally, you should have told me. I'm your best friend.

Sally. Sally, come here.

Same with society.

Screw the cover.

See you next week.

See you there.

See you.

See, she was the one who gave him most of his information.

She had no idea he was a male stripper.

She makes the best divinity in the world.

She wants to be sure you get it right.

She's got this following of leotards and sweat suits.

She's mad. She always swims when she's mad.

She's probably the best female instructor we got right now.

She's the most used piece of equipment in the gym.

She's with that Rolling Stone reporter. Don't tell anybody...

Shit!

Shotsy did. Good.

Shotsy.

Shoulders down.

Shut up. I'm being interviewed.

Simon & Schuster just made an inquiry for me to do this as a book.

Singles bars are really humiliating. You're waiting there to meet somebody.

Singles!

Sir, I do, but I have no choice here.

Sir, when Mr. Bowles comes, tell him that I had to go back to the States.

Skiing, Mark. I've been skiing the beautiful High Sierras.

Skiing.

So act natural, okay?

So as to be able...

So did I.

So don't fault me if this is a negative piece.

So you could have produced those tapes, had you been so inclined?

So, what could be more all American, more old fashioned all American...

So, you can't talk to me about the arrest.

Some girl he met.

Somebody get the lights on.

Sometimes, yeah. I like to ski.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Sounds good. Maybe that will work.

Sounds like I'm being followed. God, wait a minute.

Speaking of covers, I got this great idea for the health issue cover.

Squeeze. Release. Squeeze. Release.

Stir down.

Straight leg, left. Go!

Sure, because the sexuality is so free.

Take it or leave it. Print it, don't print it.

Take some time off, write a book.

Tell him about the bachelor party.

Tell him that it was an emergency.

Than institutions like the Sports Connection?

Than looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Thank you, but it's against the rules.

Thank you.

That popular culture is to society what dreams are to an individual.

That sounds vaguely like a threat.

That they eavesdropped on my office computers.

That was cruel and unusual punishment.

That was one of the worst experiences of my life.

That was really good. Remember that? That was great.

That was the year Carter decided to boycott the games in Moscow.

That you know all the handsome men. I bet a pretty girl like you gets hit on a lot.

That's a risk I have to take. Where are the cuts? I want to see them.

That's good, I think you should tell your side of the story.

That's good.

That's good. I'll use that.

That's Jessie Wilson.

That's Linda Slater.

That's my lover who's out there.

That's right, in a limousine.

That's right.

That's what I want to be, the most perfect me possible.

That's where he met the girls. You should interview them.

That's why I got into public relations.

The best part is to eat it while it's still smoking.

The better your body looks, the more you want to take off your clothes.

The captain has turned on the fasten seat belt sign.

The club's name is The Sports Connection.

The government could pressure you, too, send you to jail.

The idea is that to see something you have to shed some light on it.

The interview will be published in Rolling Stone magazine.

The kids think Boy George is staying here, and I'm trying to convince them he's not.

The magazine should retain the original tape, or a copy for its files.

The most important thing as a reward for perfection is love. Right?

The most perfect you can be.

The Nautilus, and Icarian equipment.

The only thing worse than being written about is not being written about.

The only way to do that is an interview.

The problem is, the only people that will talk to me are people that hate him.

The prosecutors will demand a copy once this story is out.

The Star Garden Club is proud to present...

The story is great, and the material I have is terrific.

The Sunset Marquis!

The Sunset Marquis.

The tapes of your June 14 interview, would you do so?

The theory that we change things by observing them.

The warm up is designed...

The whole world wants to get that McKenzie piece.

Then it has this illustration of a couple in sports clothes hugging each other.

Then the government may reply.

Then you have the snack bar. They have fruit juices, great smoothies.

Then, you have a lounge area.

Then, you have an hour and a half long consultation.

There he is, behind her. See that?

There he is.

There is a motion with respect to the bail for Mr. McKenzie.

There was this reporter who said he wanted to write about how I felt.

There wasn't anywhere people could get together in a healthy environment...

There's a girl at the Sports Connection who they call "the Aerobics Pied Piper."

These are really nice, Mary. Thank you.

These clothes are designed to help you look your sweaty best.

These hackers weren't kids. They were FBI hackers.

They call her "the Aerobics Pied Piper."

They do cardiovascular testing, nutritional analysis...

They even had the supermarkets staked out. That was getting boring.

They had him in the same cell with a Mafia hit man.

They have this interesting relationship. Mom!

They said you're still home.

They used your horrendous photographs. Even gave him credit.

They want me to make a demonstration.

They want the story bad. They offered me money not to run it.

They will be on the arrival level in one half hour. Thank you.

They're all over at the Beverly Hills Club for some kind of benefit.

Think of it this way:

This aerobic phase exercises the most important muscle in the body.

This is Adam Lawrence. Leave a message at the beep.

This is aerobics and "slimnastics."

This is going to take longer than I thought.

This is Joe Baker of the Associated Press.

This is so much fun. I feel like I'm on Johnny Carson.

This is to be continued.

This is your last chance in journalism to write anything nice about anybody.

This isn't for me. This is for my friend, the coach.

This way, it's already warmed up if I get an idea in the middle of the night.

Three tapes.

Through dummy corporations, all over Europe...

To do the more strenuous exercises.

To increase blood to the muscles, to warm up the muscles.

To save his company.

To Simon & Schuster? Dick Schneider. Tell him why it's not on the cover, okay?

Toes out!

Tom, look, I cannot take this anymore.

Tom?

Touch down!

Turn it around.

Twos!

United Press International reports that it has an interview with Joseph McKenzie.

Until I got tired of starving my family.

Until they wound up behind the Iron Curtain.

Wait a minute, I want to know what she was talking about.

Wait a minute.

Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, the wires.

Want a cup of coffee?

Was my alleged love affair with my coach.

We are experiencing some unstable air.

We are seeking a reduction in bail based on two major things:

We have nine racquetball courts. These two courts are our challenge courts.

We haven't done L.A. in a long time. It would be wonderful.

We should do more of this sort of thing. Man does not live by rock 'n' roll alone.

We talked about baby boom generation, great physical awakening...

We want Boy!

We want Boy! We want Boy!

We went around the park.

We went to one meet afterwards.

We'll do everything to keep the tapes from the government.

We'll take a 10 minute recess.

We're making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. In the morning, Adam.

We're talking about it. We haven't quite decided.

Well, could you expand on that?

Well, do you think that people that are in better shape have better sex?

Well, I have to know what she died of or I can't write the obit.

Well, I hope you treat her better than the last reporter.

Well, if I left right now, I could probably catch the redeye.

Well, of course I remember you.

Well, since when have you been so ethical? Everybody knows you're seeing Jessie.

Well, this is he. Well, who told you?

Well, what tapes are you talking about?

Well, you certainly come prepared.

What about that Aerobics Pied Piper?

What about this aerobics contest coming up?

What are you doing? Come on, Jessie, talk to me.

What are you doing? She's not in the story.

What are you going to do next? Was it worth it?

What comes after the warm up?

What cuts?

What did she die of?

What did she ever do to you or anybody else?

What do you mean, exactly?

What do you mean, on the road?

What do you think, Charlie? Can you get him to talk to me?

What does Emerson have to do with singles bars?

What funeral home was she taken to?

What happened to Miss Pied Piper in leotards? She was perfect.

What happens if the magazine were fined $1,000 a day until you turned them over?

What is it?

What is so wrong with wanting to be perfect?

What is this?

What kind of confession?

What kind of story are you planning to do?

What made you think of him?

What night? I don't remember you there. Were you there?

What trouble?

What?

What?

What?

What?

What?

What? You told me this morning you were done with the damn thing.

What's going on there?

What's going on?

What's that, Adam?

What's the matter?

What's wrong with wanting to be loved?

What's wrong with wanting to be the best you can be?

When he appears in court, he will turn over the tapes of his interview.

When it starts bouncing around, I get drunk.

When?

Where people could share a common interest.

Where were you these last three days?

Where's your car?

Which is probably why you don't see many couples working out together.

Who gave you the right to put my name on it?

Who is this reporter and why was he interviewing you?

Who?

Who's that?

Why did you decide to join a health club? Any one thing?

Why didn't you put your name on that fucking shit?

Why don't I fly out there tonight and get the interview?

Will the clerk please read the verdict?

Will you go to jail over the First Amendment?

Without your tapes we have no evidence to go into court with.

Woman either.

Working out, a relationship.

Would you please hand the verdict to the bailiff?

Yeah, as a matter of fact. I found this terrific opportunity.

Yeah, but I love health clubs a lot better.

Yeah, I do okay.

Yeah, I'm going to have plastic surgery.

Yeah, just a minute.

Yeah, sure, I'll tell her. 'Bye. He told me to tell you just to trust him.

Yeah, we had our own bar stools with notches on them...

Yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. And you? What would you like to do?

Yeah. Ever since I was a kid.

Yeah. Sally thinks I'm mentally unstable.

Yeah. Well, you put that really nice.

Yes, He did. God answers all prayers. He just said no.

Yes, hello.

Yes, I could have.

Yes, I did.

Yes, thanks for calling.

Yes?

Yes. Persistence and patience, yeah.

You are a sphincter muscle.

You are one.

You are so hot.

You are the best.

You called me a sphincter muscle.

You can interview me all you want.

You can't go that way.

You can't have a healthy birthday cake.

You can't kill the story, Mark. You're already committed.

You cheap fuck. You want two stories for the price of one?

You could have libelled McKenzie. He could have libelled others.

You decide to comply with the subpoena...

You did good.

You did, when you turned in...

You do important stuff, too?

You do whatever you have to do. He's an arrogant son of a bitch.

You do? Tell me about it.

You don't want to recycle the same wire service photos.

You don't want to teach aerobics forever, do you?

You exercise better when you look better, because you feel better.

You get to try to keep the big boys honest.

You got it.

You got somebody in there?

You got to believe me, please. Just let me explain.

You got to get me off the obit desk. I can't write another obituary.

You got to let me explain to you. I didn't write that.

You got to talk to the lawyers. We've got to decide what to do.

You have a big decision to make.

You keep forgetting something.

You know, I used to be a reporter myself...

You know, it's so easy for Sally.

You know, like hackers. But...

You know, you can have me. I'm available.

You lied to me. I'm erasing it.

You look very familiar to me.

You really are expecting this to cause trouble.

You reporters think you make the world turn.

You sound strange. Is something wrong?

You spoke of Emerson, baby boomers, and physical great awakening.

You think about it. I'll be around for a few days.

You want to go break another record?

You wanted to use Christie Brinkley, now you can.

You're a sphincter muscle, Adam!

You're disgusting.

You're drunk, aren't you? Must have been some turbulence.

You're going to ruin her life.

You're interviewing me. I'm supposed to be interviewing you.

You're kidding.

You're pathetic.

You're pretty good.

You're terrible. He's writing that down.

You're thinking of interviewing Jessie for this story?

You've got no more time because there is no more time.

Your editor called and said it's urgent that you get back to him.

Your entrance and registration area.

'Night, Kim. Goodnight, Jessie.

A lot of couples met in her class. Really?

A seduction? Yes.

Adam Lawrence. Hi. Hi.

Adam will be very upset. That's his problem, isn't it?

Adam, my mom, Melody. How do you do?

Adam, you want a drink? No, thank you.

Adam? Dita.

Adam? Yeah.

All off the record? Just like regular people.

All right. Keep it going.

All right. Phone, Nanette.

Am I interrupting something? No. Adam, come on in and look at this.

And here we have the coed gym. So this is where all the action takes place.

And how long was the interview? Three hours.

And light alters what it shines on. Yeah, that's good. Very good point.

And this is my bedroom. Nice.

And you met Roger the very first day. Yeah.

And you'll do anything. Anything.

Any pointers on how to improve my style? Yes.

Are you all right? Yeah. Why?

Are you into health food? No, not really.

Are you kidding? Really? We had a lot of fun.

Are you sure about the spelling of Shotsy? S H O T S Y.

Aren't you happy for me? I couldn't be happier.

At least I'm going in the right direction. Which is?

Be sure to make a pot of decaf, too. Okay.

Beer and wine? No wine, just beer.

But how about dinner tonight? Sorry.

But she will. I'm sure she will.

But what about the interview? He thought it was doubtful.

But your classes are the biggest, sexiest... Are you deaf? No!

Can I get you another drink? Sure, yeah.

Can I help you? Well, I called for her last night.

Can you see all right? What?

Charlie, what about the interview? He's not talking to anybody.

Come on, let's go, back to work. How many? Just three more.

Come on. What's my mother gonna say about this?

Coming in? No, I really don't have the time.

Definitely. Without a doubt.

Definitely. Yes.

Did you change your mind? No.

Did you record the interview? Yes.

Did you think about it? Very, very hard.

Didn't I tell you? No.

Dita needs to talk to you. No, I don't want to.

Dita, do you have a copy of the new issue? Yes.

Dita. Yes?

Do you mind? Yeah.

Do you need any money? No, I've got some.

Do you work out? Yes, I do work out, when I have time.

Don't do this to me. Bull!

Don't ever pull that again. The film's inside.

Enjoy the class. Thanks.

Everything seems to be so legal. It's definitely a meat market.

Excuse me, what will you be going after? Health clubs.

Five. He's killing me.

For a New Yorker, too. Nice legs.

Forget about it. Adam, come on.

Frankie strikes again. Look at that. They're good.

Frankie, get out of here. I got work to do. For sure.

Frankie, you want to join us? Absolutely.

Get out of here. I wanted to ask your wife a few questions.

Get out. You eat shit and die. I quit!

Get the fuck out of my car, Adam! Jesus Christ.

getting married. That sounds good.

Give me your camera. No.

God, you know everybody. He works out at the gym, too.

God. I'm sorry. It's okay.

Good luck, right? Yeah, right.

Got anything in mind? How about I go after Bowles in Morocco?

Groan. No.

Has he gone nuts? Too many sprouts.

Has the cover closed yet? Yeah, it's closed.

Have it developed. See you later, Frankie. Screw you.

Have you found a health club yet? Yes, I found an ad in the phone book.

He has no comment. Give me a break, no comment.

He looks too nice to be a reporter. Mother.

He says it's important. Keep going. Keep stirring.

He was afraid to close his eyes for a week. Interesting.

He's been on Merv Griffin. You know, it doesn't surprise me.

He's really a great guy. Sounds it.

Hello? Adam, it's Mark. Hold on.

Hello? Hi, I called the office.

Hello. Dita.

Hello. Hi.

Hey, Lawrence. Ladies, we're really sorry.

Hi, Adam. Hi.

Hi, Bobby. Hi, Linda.

Hi, Carly. Hi, Carly.

Hi, guys. Hi, Linda.

Hi, Jess. Better than one, huh?

Hi, Jess. Hi, Billy.

Hi, Linda. Hi, Matt.

Hi, Mark. Merde.

Hi, Mr. Lawrence. What's going on out there?

Hi, Shirley. Hi, Jessie.

Hi, you guys. Hi, hon.

Hold on, someone's at the door. I'm on my way out. I'll call you later.

Honey, this is Adam Lawrence. Hi.

Honey. Yeah?

Hot tubs? Alfalfa sprouts? Absolutely.

How are you feeling? Good.

How are you? Great.

How did my pictures turn out? Bad, amateurish, snapshotty.

How did you like the piece? Not bad.

How do you feel? I feel great.

How long has he been doing this? Ever since she met him.

How many articles do you write in a year? I don't know. Ten, sometimes more.

How often do you do this? Pretty often.

How soon can we have it? When do you need to decide on the cover?

How soon do you need it? Tomorrow morning.

How you doing? Good.

How's it going? It's going fine.

How's it going? Well, you got your story.

How's that going? It's tougher than I thought.

I broke the cardinal rule of journalism. What's that?

I can make him do anything. Come on, you guys.

I can think of a lot of reasons. It would be good for business.

I can't wait until I have plastic surgery. You're having plastic surgery?

I didn't know he'd give me a ring. Roger, you should have told me.

I didn't mention your name. Do you think I care about my name?

I feel guilty, all these people working out. And the Lifecycle bikes.

I gave him my word. All right, Mr. Lawrence.

I have a confession to make. A confession? Yeah?

I have to have it tomorrow. Yeah, well, I'm almost through.

I mean, two heads are better than one. Jeffrey.

I miss you. I never see you anymore. Adam, Linda. Linda, Adam.

I need to take a shower. I need to make a phone call.

I read that shit you wrote about me. Come on, Carly.

I really enjoyed your class. You're great. Thanks.

I really like that cleft in your chin. Thanks.

I see. He used to work on my body.

I think I'll take your class anyway. I give a very tough class.

I thought you put a "don't disturb" on it? I did. It must be important.

I understand you've reached a verdict. Yes, sir, we have.

I want those that you took. You got them. Good shoot.

I want to invite him to the party. Great.

I was drunk. And the night in the back of a Mustang.

I won't do it. Thanks.

I'd love to shoot him. You'd make him pose with coke in his lap.

I'll get somebody to show you around. Sounds good.

I'll see what I can do. Thank you.

I'll see you guys later. I'm late. Great class. Thanks.

I'll show you where the phone is. Wait a minute.

I'm going to make some coffee, okay? All right, okay.

I've got something for you. Forget it. I'll call you later.

In a leotard. Not bad.

In other words, no interview? Come on, Mark, please.

Interesting. I do want to talk to them. Nice people. They met here.

Is it on? Yes.

Is my story still in it? Yes.

Is she sober? She brought the divinity again.

Is that correct? It is, Your Honour.

It had your name on it, Adam. Why would I do that to you?

It should be a cover. You get the interview and we'll talk cover.

It's Adam. Okay.

It's against policy to give phone numbers. Can't you bend the rules?

It's going great, isn't it? Fantastic.

It's hot. Not really.

It's part of the same thing. Which is?

Jessie Wilson, is she here? What?

Jessie, hi. Hi.

Jessie, hold on. I don't want to talk about it.

Jessie, phone for you. Okay.

Jessie, you're overreacting. Yeah?

Jessie. I don't want to!

Just tell me about the L.A. games. I was never that fast again.

Kenny, this is Adam Lawrence. How you doing?

Kenny? Hey, what's up?

Let me show you the rest of the club. Okay.

Let's go, let's go! All right!

Like the Heisenberg principle of physics. Yes.

Like who? New York Times, Washington Post...

Linda, there's Adam. I can't believe it.

Linda. Hey, Linda.

Looking good. God knows, I try.

Mark can see you. The lawyers are here. The lawyers?

Mark, it's Adam! I'll take it up here.

Mary, see if you can find Adam for me. Sure.

Mid to late 20s. Interesting.

Most people join just to work out. Now, speak for yourself.

Mr. Lawrence, what is your occupation? I'm a reporter.

My first picture credit. What?

My photos are as important as your story. There'll be no story without an interview.

Nanette said you're looking for couples. Yeah.

Nice meeting you. It was very nice meeting you.

Nice meeting you. You, too.

No opinions, no ideas. None.

No, he's nuts. I can't take you with me. Come on. You can try.

No. Not since Vietnam or Watergate, no.

Not a good sign. We're going skiing this weekend.

Okay, guys. Don't be embarrassed, just take them off.

Okay, killer, I'll see you later. Be good.

Okay. Adam!

Okay. He bought this house for me.

Open up, Jessie. Don't do this to me. Fuck you.

Period. If he changes his mind, I'll be at...

Read it. What?

Really? Yeah, I subscribe to Rolling Stone.

Really? Yeah.

Really? Yes.

Really? Thanks. Yeah.

Really? You like that? Yeah.

Right. Mr. Lawrence, hold it.

Roger, not yet. She's got to cut the cake. Just this one.

Rolling Stone? Yes.

Sally, where's Linda? She's around here someplace.

Sally, won't you open your presents? Yeah.

See you later. Hi.

She hated the story you did on her. I know, I know.

She looks familiar to me, too. She looks familiar to me, too.

She's dying to get in your article. Really?

She's not. There's no story there. You sure?

She's so lucky. Yeah.

Shotsy? My God, my husband's home.

So this is it? Yes.

So what's the story? Okay.

So, what happened? I got it.

Sorry they forgot to mention your name. Yeah, I'm not.

Sounds great. Shit.

Stay here. Charlie who?

Still want to interview me? I don't know.

Stirring. Just don't get carried away.

Sure you're not too sore? Yes.

Take a message, okay? Okay.

Talk to you later. 'Bye.

Tell him I have to talk to him. Hello.

That it could be fun. Right.

That thing was a lousy piece of crap. You rewrote my story, you little shit.

That's a couple you should talk to. Who are they?

That's a good cover head. Yeah.

That's not a problem, is it? That is a problem.

That's obvious. So what's the hook of your story?

That's very funny. Too much exercise.

That's what the other reporter said. Don't compare us.

The battery's dead. No kidding. It happens all the time.

The winner stays on, loser gets off. Really?

There's no story without an interview. Or without pictures.

They met at the Sports Connection, right? Right. The first day we joined.

They never come back. It's 'cause it makes sex much better.

This is the best divinity I've ever made. Mom, Adam Lawrence.

This place is great. Yeah, we like it.

This stuff will kill you. What was she talking about?

To make a living wage. I love it. Yeah.

Trying to make her tits even bigger. Well, see you.

Vous parlez maintenant. Oui. Merci.

We can place your call now, Mr. Lawrence. Thank you.

We'll fight any subpoena in court. That's not good enough.

We're closing it tonight. Good.

Well, do you still talk to him? Joe and I talk all the time.

Well, I'll get someone else to interview. I guess you will.

What are you doing here? I just thought I'd come by...

What are you doing? I read your little story.

What are you doing? Mark wants me to photograph McKenzie.

What are you doing? You rewrote my fucking story.

What are you going to do now? I don't know.

What do you mean? No one works as hard to get in shape.

What do you want him to do? Take it off!

What is she doing here? Frankie! Adam!

What time do you need me? I don't know, 1:30 or 2:00. I'll call you.

What? Carly Simon just walked in.

What? I say, it doesn't surprise me...

What? What do you mean? Excuse me, I mean, social interaction.

What? Where are the tapes? In my bag.

What's going to happen to me? For God's sake, I'm only getting married.

What's he doing here? I'm glad he's here.

What's her story? She was a mess.

What's that got to do with the story? Very little, I suspect. What's up?

What's that? A tape recorder.

What's the lead? It's just as I promised you.

What's the other story? Joseph McKenzie.

What's the problem? I was burned once.

What's the problem? Martha, why don't you start?

Where are the tapes? In my bag.

Where are you? I'm at JFK. Guess what?

Where are you? I'm at the infamous Sports Erection.

Where to, Mr. McKenzie? Just drive around the park.

Where were you? Hiding.

Where's Sally? She's there, working out with Roger.

Where's the phone? On the roof.

Which is? The heart.

Which one? The one with Robert.

Who is it? It's Frankie. I just checked in.

Who would you be going after? Not who, what.

Who's she? She looks very familiar. Her name is Jessie Wilson.

Who's to retain custody of the tapes? I am, why?

Why don't you guys come with us? Maybe we will.

Why don't you guys come? Skiing? This time of year?

Why not? Give me a break.

Why? Because I'm going to castrate him.

Why? You look terrific. Are you serious? Yeah.

Will you be here later? Nope. I'm on the road.

With pictures. Lots of them. It could be hilarious.

Would you do it again? I would do it again. Yes.

Yeah, but you don't want to talk to her. Why not?

Yeah, he called me an airhead, too. Son of a bitch.

Yeah. Roger, there's Adam.

Yes, Mark? Then some guy calls and says...

Yes. And who was your employer?

You can get a beer after your workout. Good.

You can't change the cover now. You re write it. You make sense of it.

You currently employed, sir? No, I'm not.

You did good today. Thanks.

You didn't give it to them, did you? Of course not. Did you?

You do have a hook? Maybe.

You ever taken an aerobic class? No.

You filed the notice? Yes, Your Honour.

You fucking liar! Jessie.

You got any space in the next issue? I'll make space.

You got enough pictures. All right.

You hate flying. I'm fine, as long as there's no turbulence.

You have an excuse to be at a health club. Right.

You know what you want? Yes. Exactly.

You know you can't keep a secret. What?

You leave her out of this. Eddie, I invited him.

You left it on. I always leave it on.

You like it? I like it.

You need a little more, honey? I think you're doing wonderfully.

You okay? Yeah.

You ready? Shoot.

You see, it's not one, but two "I"s. You want obituaries.

You want to come out to my house later? Yeah.

You want to get some lunch? Yeah.

You'd probably be a lousy interview. Probably.

You'll have such a good time, I promise. Come on, come on!

You're a real phrasemaker. And McKenzie's lawyers called.

You're gonna be sore tomorrow. I don't think so.

You're kidding? No.

You're not erasing it. Are you erasing it? Son of a bitch.

You're shitting me. No.

'Bye.

'Morning, Adam.

"'and thou canst not hope too much or dare too much."'

"'Do that which is assigned thee, ' Emerson wrote in Self Reliance...

"almost preacher's pulpit. But, he isn't preaching. No.

"America is shaping up. Physically, mentally, emotionally.

"And many more"

"And?" he says, fishing for a compliment.

"because they represent a return to his values.

"Coed health clubs are the new singles bars of the '80s."

"Happy birthday to you

"Happy birthday to you

"Happy birthday to you

"Happy birthday, dear Sally"

"Health club, racquetball, and good times.

"I seem to see old Ralph Waldo on a small stage, a kind of podium...

"In all kinds of ways.

"like the spiritual awakenings that grip America about every 100 years."

"not guilty."

"or dare too much."

"The aerobic jumps and..." I got to go. 'Bye.

"The baby boomers are leading a physical great awakening...

"The ghost of Emerson haunts all the clubs in the land...

"They have actually usurped the sounds and energy of the discos.

"United States of America, plaintiff versus Joseph McKenzie, defendant...

"we, the jury, in the above action, find the defendant, Joseph McKenzie...

"We're a totally new concept in athletic club.

"We're more than a club, we're a lifestyle."

"What are you thinking about?" he says, hopefully.

"Yeah," he says suspiciously.