In Act Three, Richard photographs street performers as Mr. Carlson requested. Later, Richard thinks he is ready to see Mr. Carlson again. On Monday Richard asks Mr. Carlson if he'll publish Family Album, U.S.A. What do you think?
[ In Richard and Marilyn's living room over the weekend. Richard is reviewing the newly developed photographs. ]
Richard: Two weeks. I said I could do it in two weeks, and I did it.
Marilyn: The pictures you've taken are fabulous, Richard. Mr. Carlson will love them.
Richard: Monday morning. I'm going to show him the photos on Monday morning. I can't wait!
Marilyn: I'm very proud of you. You really did a beautiful job. I know he will love the new photographs for your book.
Richard: Yeah. I really did do a good job, didn't I? Hey, you know? There's still some film left on this roll, and there's one person I haven't photographed in a long time.
Marilyn: Who?
Richard: You.
[ Richard raises his camera to snap a picture of Marilyn. ]
Marilyn: Richard! I haven't brushed my hair.
Richard: You look great!
Marilyn: It's not fair, Richard. I'm not even ready.
[ Monday morning, in Mr. Carlson's office. Carlson is flipping through the new photo prints with high enthusiasm. ]
Richard: Oh, that's wonderful! That's wonderful!
Carlson: Wonderful!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: Fabulous!
Richard: Thanks!
Carlson: Terrific!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: They get better and better.
Richard: Thanks a lot.
Carlson: This is sensational!
Richard: Yeah. Thanks.
Carlson: What a job! Good work, Richard!
Richard: I'm so glad you like them so much.
Carlson: Like them? They represent your best work.
Richard: Really?
Carlson: Absolutely.
Richard: Well... what do you think? Do I have my book?
Carlson: You do. You do. There's a book here, I'll have a contract and an advance payment waiting for you first thing in the morning.
Richard: Thank you.
Carlson: And while you're here I would like to introduce you to your editor. And I want you to meet the people in the art department. I'll set up an appointment with the marketing people.
Richard: When do you think we'll be through?
Carlson: In about half an hour. Why?
Richard: I can't wait to tell Marilyn!