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Taffey
Lewis, played by Hy Pyke.
"Pal,
I got a license to piss,
I got a license to kiss,
An' I got a license to pee at
four in the morning.
I
got licenses for things I do with
my wife an' I got licenses for things
I don't do with my wife.
I
got licenses for bad dreams, pal.
I got licenses you wouldn't believe.
Now buzz the fuck off, okay ?"
Deckard
seems blown away, puts his hands up, palms forward, surrendering.
Okay, the dialogue above was in the 1981 script, but just like
Zhora's dance, didn't actually make it into the film. I think that
is a shame, so lets play pretend.
Taffey Lewis is the sleazy owner of Taffey's Snake Pit Bar where
much entertainment occurs. There is music, exotic dancing, something
being smoked in pipes. But the place isn't downmarket - all the
clientele seem to be well dressed. Taffey is obviously used to policemen
and has little time for them. Deckard's threats don't wash with
him and he dismisses Deckard with a free drink. ("The man is
dry," obviously a double meaning - Deckard must have a dry
sense of humour if he thinks his little attempt at police macho-man
is going to get him anywhere with Taffey.)
Deckard invites Rachael to join him, but she says its not her kind
of place. Deck then sees Zhora and waits for her backstage, before
gaining access to her (shared) dressing room through a quickly thought
up deception. They fight. She escapes. He chases. She dies.
Leon turns up (presumably to meet his "girlfriend" after
she finished her performance). Luckily for Deckard, Rachael decides
to come down to see him after all ...
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