Musicals - Sunset Boulevard - Journey To Paramount Lyrics
NORMAThere's been a callWhat did I sayThey want to see me right awayJoe, Paramount, they love our childMr. DeMille is going wildJOEWell, that's wonderful, Norma.NORMABut it was some fool assistantNot acceptable at allIt he wants me, then Cecil B.Himself must callJOEI don't know if this is the time to stand on ceremony.NORMAI've been waiting twenty years nowWhat's a few more days, my dear?It's happened, JoeI told you soThe perfect yearNow, let's go upstairsJOEShouldn't you at least call back?NORMANo; they can wait until I'm good and ready.JOE (V.O.)It took her three days and she was readyShe checked with her astrologerWho sacrificed a chickenShe dressed up like a pharaohSlapped on a pound of make-upAnd set forth in her chariotPoor NormaSo happyRe-entering her kingdomMAX (V.O.)If you will pardon me, Madame, the shadow over the left eye is not quite balanced.NORMA (V.O.)Thank you, Max.GUARDHey, that's enough of that.MAXTo see Mr. DeMille. Open the gate.GUARDMr. DeMille is shooting. You need an appointment.MAXThis is Norma Desmond. No appointment is necessary.GUARDNorma who?NORMAJonesy?JONESWhy, if it isn't Miss Desmond. How have you been, Miss Desmond?NORMAFine, Jonesy. Open the gate.JONESYou heard Miss Desmond.GUARDThey don't have a pass.JONESStage 18, Miss Desmond.NORMAThank you, Jonesy. And teach your friend some manners.Tell him without me, there wouldn't be any Paramount Studio.JONESGet me Stage 18. I have a message for Mr. DeMille.HEATHERMr. DeMille?DEMILLEWhat is it?HEATHERNorma Desmond is here to see you, Mr. DeMille.DEMILLENorma Desmond?HEATHERShe's here at the studio.DEMILLEIt must be about that appalling script of hers. What shall I say?HEATHERMaybe I could give her the brush.DEMILLEThirty million fans have given her the brush. Isn't that enough? Give me a minute.NORMAWon't you come along, darling?JOEIt's your script. It's your show. Good luck.NORMAThank you, darling.HEATHERMiss Desmond.DEMILLEWell, well, well.NORMAHello, Mr. DeMille.The last time I saw you, we were someplace terribly gay. I was dancing on the table.DEMILLEA lot of people were. Lindbergh had just landed.NORMAYou read the script, of course.DEMILLEWell, yes...NORMANow, I know how busy you are during shooting,But I really think you could have picked up the phone yourself,Instead of leaving it so some assistant.DEMILLEI don't know what you mean, Norma.NORMAYes, you do.DEMILLECome on in.
