There's nothing left, I'm telling you. I-I've been completely exhausted. The fire's died. I don't know if I have the strength to light it again.

[ He puts his hands over his face again, peering out between his fingers down at the water. ]

I never wanted movies! Those damn books mean nothing to me, I wanted to help people! A better -- a better -- [ He wobbles a little, and hangs his head. ] Maybe I should get home, I'm babbling... I'm so sorry, Mr. Maskin, I'm not sure what I'm saying anymore.