life, or something like it

frankie, I've made up my mind.
yeah? what about, joey?
I'm getting out of this life. gonna do something useful for a change.
useful like what?
I dunno. maybe I'll write a book.
yeah? what'll you call it?
oh, something like the life and times of a no-good, rotten, low-down commie rat.
gee, that sounds kinda like me.
just a coincidence.
yeah?
I'm sure.