13 Reasons Why (TV Series)

Tape 1, Side A (2017)

Katherine Langford: Hannah Baker

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• [first lines] 

  Hannah Baker : Hey, it's Hannah, Hannah Baker. That's right. Don't adjust your... whatever device you're listening to this on. It's me, live and in stereo. No return engagements, no encore. And this time absolutely no requests. Get a snack. Settle in. 'Cause I'm about to tell you the story of my life.

• Hannah Baker : See, I've heard so many stories about me now that I don't know which one is the most popular, but I do know which is the least popular. The truth. See, the truth isn't always the most exciting version of things or the best or the worst. It's somewhere in between, but it deserves to be heard and remembered. The truth will out, like someone said once. It remains.

• Hannah Baker : [her recorded voice]  The rules here are pretty simple. There are only two. Rule number one: you listen. Number two: you pass it on. Hopefully, neither one will be easy. It's not supposed to be easy, or I would have emailed you an MP3. When you're done listening to all 13 sides, because there are 13 sides to every story, rewind the tapes, put them back in the box, and pass them on to the next person.

  Clay Jensen : [talking to himself]  Why the hell am I on this?

  Hannah Baker : Oh, and the box of tapes should have included a map. I'll be mentioning several spots around our beloved city. I can't force you to visit them, but if you'd like a little more insight, head for the stars. Or, you know, just throw the map away and I'll never know. Or will I? You see, in case you're tempted to break the rules, understand I did make a copy of these tapes, and I left them with a trusted individual who, if this package doesn't make it through all of you, will release those copies in a very public manner. This was not a spur of the moment decision. Do not take me for granted. Not again.

  Clay Jensen : I never did!

• Hannah Baker : Love the helmet. It's adorable.

  Clay Jensen : You mean "adorable" in a helpless baby animal sort of way, I'm guessing.

  Hannah Baker : Aren't you afraid of helmet hair?

  Clay Jensen : My hair does the same thing no matter what - just sits there.

  Hannah Baker : You just need some product.

  [touching his hair] 

  Hannah Baker : A little effort to style it, blow-dry it in the morning.

  Clay Jensen : And sacrifice my masculinity?

  Hannah Baker : That ship has sailed, don't you think?

• Hannah Baker : [to Clay]  Is your dad also thin and nervous?

  Clay Jensen : Yeah, pretty much.

• Hannah Baker : A rumor based on a kiss ruined a memory that I hoped would be special. In fact, it ruined just about everything as you'll soon see. And stick around, Justin. I'm not through with you yet. I know you probably didn't mean to let me down. In fact, most of you listening probably had no idea what you were truly doing, but you'll find out. Turn the tape over for more.

• Bryce Walker : [to Hannah]  I like your laugh.

  Hannah Baker : Thanks. I like your understated sense of fashion.

• Justin Foley : [to Hannah as she leaves the school bus]  Hey, where the hell is this thing going?

  Hannah Baker : No clue. I don't take the bus either.

  Justin Foley : Seriously? Hannah Baker!

  Hannah Baker : [as the bus drives off with Justin in it]  Call me! Handsome.

• Hannah Baker : Mrs. Bradley doesn't have a clue what it was like to be our age. "I find it best to confront the issue head-on by saying, "'Pardon me, but you really hurt my feelings."

  Clay Jensen : I thought she had some good ideas.

  Hannah Baker : Have you ever in your life been able to confront an issue head-on? Have you ever even had an issue?

  Clay Jensen : Yeah. Kind of.

  Hannah Baker : Or I guess being socially awkward has its advantages.

  Clay Jensen : I don't think you're socially awkward at all. I think you're just scared. I think you're waiting. Well, sometimes it's better to wait.

  Hannah Baker : Wow.

  [chuckles] 

  Hannah Baker : Okay, meaning what?

  Clay Jensen : Just that... um... nothing. I mean...

  Hannah Baker : Pardon me, but you really hurt my feelings.

  [leaves the lunch table] 

• Hannah Baker : [to Clay]  Do you like it?

  Clay Jensen : Here? At the Crestmont? I find the various smells fascinating.

  Hannah Baker : No, this town.

  Clay Jensen : Oh, right. Uh, I don't have anything to compare it to. I've lived here all my life. It's like asking Han Solo, "How is space?"

  Hannah Baker : Wow! You're an actual nerd, aren't you? I admire that. There's courage in being a nerd.

• Hannah Baker : [to Clay]  Now, if they ask you if it's real butter, what do you say?

  Clay Jensen : It's a butter-based product.

  Hannah Baker : And smile when you say it. I know, terrifying, but it sells the big lie. Oh, and, uh, little trade secret: If they're cute, only put butter on the top so they have to come back for more during the movie.

  Clay Jensen : Okay, uh, why?

  Hannah Baker : So you can chat 'em up.

  Clay Jensen : Oh, chat's not really my thing.

  Hannah Baker : I like it. I think we're gonna get along. As long as you remember I started here three weeks before you, so I have seniority, which is why I'm training you which is insane if you think about it because I just moved here two months ago and I have no idea what I'm doing.

• Hannah Baker : [about Justin]  So, you see, that's where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.

• Hannah Baker : I know what you're all thinking. Hannah Baker is a slut. Oops. Did you catch that? I just said, "Hannah Baker is." Can't say that anymore.