Quotes from David Byrne movies and TV shows

Narrator: You know, things that never had names before are now easily described. Makes conversation easier.

Narrator: Look! I personally believe... I can see Fort Worth from here.

Narrator: Some people say 'Freeways are the Cathedrals of our time'. Not me.

Narrator: What time is it? No time to look back.

Louis Fyne: Like the song says, it's a scientific lifestyle.
Narrator: Hmm. I don't know that one.

Narrator: Metal buildings are the dream that Modern Architects had at the beginning of this century. It has finally come true, but they themselves don't realise it. That's because it doesn't take an Architect to build a metal building. You just order them out of a catalog - comes with a bunch of guys who put it together in a couple of days, maybe a week. And there you go - you're all set to go into business - just slap a sign out front.

Narrator: I really enjoy forgetting. When I first come to a place, I notice all the little details. I notice the way the sky looks. The color of white paper. The way people walk. Doorknobs. Everything. Then I get used to the place and I don't notice those things anymore. So only by forgetting can I see the place again as it really is.

Narrator: Look at this. Who can say it isn't beautiful? Sky, bricks. Who do you think lives there? Four-car garage. Hope, fear, excitement, satisfaction.

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