1776. new york city. pardon me. are you aaron burr
sir?
that depends. who's asking?
oh
well
sure
sir
i'm alexander hamilton
i'm at your service
sir
i have been looking for you
i'm getting nervous
sir. i heard your name at princeton. i was seeking an accelerated course of study when i got sort of out of sorts with a buddy of yours. i may have punched him. it's a blur
sir. he handles the financials?
you punched the bursar
yes!
i wanted to do what you did. graduate in two
then join the revolution. he looked at me like i was stupid
i'm not stupid. so how'd you do it? how'd you graduate so fast?
it was my parents' dying wish before they passed
you're an orphan. of course! i'm an orphan
god
i wish there was a war!
then we could prove that we're worth more
than anyone bargained for. can i buy you a drink?
that would be nice
while we're talking
let me offer you some free advice
talk less
what?
smile more
ha
don't let them know what you're against or what you're for
you can't be serious
you wanna get ahead?
yes
fools who run their mouths off wind up dead
yo yo yo yo yo!
what time is it?
show time!
like i said. show time! show time! yo!
i'm john laurens in the place to be!
a two pints o' sam adams
but i'm workin' on three
uh!
those redcoats don't want it with me!
'cause i will pop chick-a pop these cops 'til i'm free!