Jim Jarmusch - Coffe and Cigarettes

Summary "Tom : The beauty of quitting is, now that I've quit, I can have one, 'cause I've quit."

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"Tom : The beauty of quitting is, now that I've quit, I can have one, 'cause I've quit."

This quote is from Jim Jarmusch's film "Coffee and Cigarettes," released in 2003. This particular line is spoken by the character Tom Waits, played by himself, in a segment of the film titled "Somewhere in California."

In this segment, Tom Waits and Iggy Pop, also playing himself, engage in a somewhat awkward and quirky conversation over coffee and cigarettes. The quote, "Tom: The beauty of quitting is, now that I've quit, I can have one, 'cause I've quit," humorously captures Tom Waits' paradoxical logic about smoking after having supposedly quit.

"Coffee and Cigarettes" is known for its offbeat dialogues and minimalist style, characteristic of Jim Jarmusch's filmmaking. The movie is an anthology of short films, all revolving around conversations over coffee and cigarettes, featuring various actors and musicians.