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Harry Bogosian

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In a home locked in time, in a cupboard, a VHS tape
[Theo talks about what he wants to do when older]

A young Theo sits on the grass, picking at the ground. He seems distracted.

(Laughter) "Peanut, what do you want to do? Like, as a job?"

Theo looks up at the sky, and behind him.

"A job? Um-"

Theo looks at something in his hands.

"I don't know that yet?"

"Theo, what do you like to do? What would you want to be paid to do?"

Theo seems very thoughtful.

"When I grow up I want to be, Um, I want to be very happy!"

(Some laughter) "Okay, well what would you like to do to make you happy?"

Theo looks very thoughtful, he looks at the camera. "I- I have to know that? Now?"

"Well, what do you-"

Theo's eyes start to well up with tears. "I- I have to know now? I don't-"

Theo is now crying

"I'm not big yet! I don't know! I don't-"

(Soothing sounds, camera wobbles, video ends)