Album 26：Opening Night - ACT3

Richard: What's this?

Carlson: Read it.

Richard: I can't. Would you read it, Marilyn?

Marilyn: "Richard Stewart's show at the Carlson Gallery is a collection of photographs from his new book entitled Family Album, U.S.A. There is power and beauty in. Mr. Stewart's work, and his book introduces us to a remarkable new talent." Oh, Richard, it's wonderful!

Carlson: Congratulations!

Richard: Wow! I'm overwhelmed.

Carlson: Ladies and gentlemen, if I may have your attention for a moment, please? I hope you're all enjoying the exhibition. I know that I am. And I would like to introduce the young man who spent the last five years taking these remarkable pictures and writing the background for Family. Album, U.S.A-Mr Richard Stewart.

Richard: Hello. I want to thank all of you for coming here tonight. I'd like to thank Harvey Carlson for his faith in my project. But most of all, I would like to thank my family for their love and support all through this adventure. Thank you.

Richard: Oh, I'm glad this's over.

Tom: Would you mind?

Richard: Oh, not at all.

Tom: Thanks.

Richard: Our pleasure. Hope it wins a Pulitzer Prize.

Tom: I'll settle for an "A" in my photography course.

Carlson: Ah, Richard, Marilyn, I want you to meet John O'Neill.

Richard: Oh,how do you do ?

Marilyn: Nice to meet you.

O'Neill: I've been looking forward to meeting your husband, Mrs. Stewart. I'm really impressed by your show.

Richard: Thank you.

O'Neill: In fact, I'd like your autograph.

Richard: Oh, well, really...

O'Neill: On a contract.

Richard: What's this about, Harvey?

Carlson: Mr. O'Neill is the publisher of several magazines.

Marilyn: Of course. I've seen you on television.

Carlson: Mr. O'Neill was so impressed with your work that he wants to develop it into a magazine concept.

Richard: Well, that sounds very exciting, but where would I fit into the plan?

O'Neill: I'd like you to be the photo editor of the magazine.

Marilyn: Oh, Richard, how exciting!

Carlson: It's a wonderful opportunity, Richard.

Richard: Hold on. Wait a minute, please.

Carlson: What's the problem, Richard?

Richard: The problem is that I'm a photographer, not an editor. I like what I do. In fact, I love what I do...which is going out with a camera and a roll of film and seeing the wonder of humanity. Now, I appreciate your offer, but I've worked so hard on Family Album, U.S.A. and I'm giving some thought to a new book on a different subject. I'm flattered, but I enjoy taking pictures, and I want to continue doing that. Thank you, but I'm happy being a photographer.

O'Neill: I understand, Richard.

Carlson: Richard, I know your next book will be a success. Congratulations!

Richard: Thanks.

Marilyn: You're a real Stewart!

Richard: Thanks.