New Ways to Dream (reprise)

When we met
She was a child, barely sixteen
Awkward, and yet
She had an air I'd never seen
I knew I'd found my perfect face
Deep in her eyes, new ways to dream
And we inspired new ways to dream
Talkies came
I stayed with her, took up this life
Threw away fame
Please understand
She was my wife
We had achieved far more than most
We gave the world new ways to dream
Everyone needs new ways to dream

You're telling me that you were married to her?

I was the first husband

Hello, is this Gladstone 9281? Miss Schaeffer? Miss Schaeffer
You must forgive me for calling so late, but I really
Feel it's my duty. It's about Mr. Gilles. You do know a Mr
Gilles? Well, exactly how much do you know about him?
Do you know where he lives? Do you know what he lives on?
(Sung)
I want to spare you a lot of sadness
I don't know what he's told you
But I can guarantee you
He doesn't live with Mother
Or what you'd call a roommate
He's just a— I can't say it
Poor Betty, you ask him
I'd like to hear his answer

That's right, Betty. Why don't you ask me? Or better yet, come and see
For yourself. Yes, right now. The address is 10086 Sunset Boulevard

Don't stand there hating me, Joe! Shout at me! Strike me!
But say you don't hate me! Please, say you don't hate me!