The director also cast a virtual unknown newcomer to he role of the husband in his candid view of the average man - a character lost in the midst of the faceless masses.He applies as a hack in a taxi company to drive the taxi night shift, because he is an insomniac: "I can""t sleep nights" and he finds nothing meaningful to do during the days.When you see her, you""ll understand better.Jeff: Maybe she""s just an impulsive girl?Whit: So we""ll let it go at that.Jeff: I can let it all go.Whit: Even $5,000 now, and 5 when you bring her back...and expenses.Jeff: Now that should have been the first thing you said.Whit: Find her Jeff.Bring her back.Jeff: Why me?Whit (admiring his brains and integrity): Well, I know a lot of smart guys and a few honest ones.As Zod demanded that the "son of Jor-El" kneel before him, Superman defiantly challenged the three villains: "Would you care to step outside?" and then flew away to await their arrival atop another skyscraper.