Being There (1979)
Richard McKenzie: Ron Stiegler
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Ron Steigler : Mr. Gardner, uh, my editors and I have been wondering if you would consider writing a book for us, something about your um, political philosophy, what do you say?
Chance the Gardener : I can't write.
Ron Steigler : Heh, heh, of course not, who can nowadays? Listen, I have trouble writing a postcard to my children. Look uhh, we can give you a six figure advance, I'll provide you with the very best ghost-writer, proof-readers...
Chance the Gardener : I can't read.
Ron Steigler : Of course you can't! No one has the time! We, we glance at things, we watch television...
Chance the Gardener : I like to watch TV.
Ron Steigler : Oh, oh, oh sure you do. No one reads!