There was a time in this business when they had the eyes of the whole wide world.

Yes, this is Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.

I had landed myself in the driveway of some big mansion that looked run-down and deserted.

Well, I had no pressing engagement, except with those boys from the finance office.

I just wanted to inform you all reluctantly, that...

We are told to remember the idea and not the man.

Laius, proud father, speak.