Quote from Malcolm in Shame
Malcolm: Maybe if I did something good that would cancel it out, right? Or if I'm only doing it to feel better is that selfish and doesn't count as much? Stevie? [Malcolm sighs as he sees Stevie has moved away] [to camera] Okay. So, I just have to think of a really giant good deed. That way, I know I'll be in the plus column. I bet I can think of something great. I just have to put some thought into it. [looks back at the bulletin board] There! That's perfect. I'll run the marathon and get people to pledge money for every mile that I go. I hate running, so it'll be hard. And I'll have to train for it, so it'll take dedication. And it'll be helping cure diseases which no one likes. And then I can get on with my life.