Maureen closed her eyes. Listen to me, Earl. It's yourself you ought to be thinking about. Life goes by so darn fast, every wasted moment is a crime. One blue eye opened and fixed on him. And every crime is a wasted moment.
Maureen urges Earl to focus on himself instead of external concerns, emphasizing that life moves quickly and wasting time is equivalent to committing a crime. She stresses the importance of valuing every moment, implying that life’s fleeting nature requires mindful living. Her words suggest a need for self-awareness and prioritizing what truly matters.
She then opens one eye and looks directly at Earl, reinforcing her point with a profound statement: "And every crime is a wasted moment." This highlights her belief that crimes or mistakes are often the result of wasted time or missed opportunities, urging Earl to reflect on how he spends his life and moments.
