Travis Bickle interviews for a taxi driver position. He reveals his insomnia and desire to drive at night, hinting at his detached and observant nature. The personnel officer is initially skeptical but ultimately offers him the job.
PERSONNEL OFFICER So why do you want to be a taxi driver?
TRAVIS I can't sleep nights.
PERSONNEL OFFICER There's porno theatres for that.
TRAVIS I know. I tried that.
PERSONNEL OFFICER So whatja do now?
TRAVIS I ride around nights mostly. Subways, buses. See things. Figur'd I might as well get
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