‘Born & Raised’
Season 4, Episode 3 - Aired October 6, 2011
After Leslie writes a book about Pawnee, Joan Callamezzo claims there's a factual inaccuracy in the book. As everyone fact checks the book, Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.
Quote from Ron Swanson
Tom: Bad news, team. Entertainment 7Twenty was unable to get the sticker for Leslie's book.
Leslie Knope: The sticker is the least of my problems. If I come clean about where I'm from, then my political career is over.
Ron Swanson: You don't have to tell them a damn thing. The only thing the voters need to know about you is your name. And even that, I go back and forth on.
Quote from Chris
Chris: I'm sorry, but I disagree. Leslie, where you were born is a piece of trivia. Where you're from, that's what makes you who you are. And you are from Pawnee. You're more Pawnee than anyone I know. So I say, tell them the truth, and trust that they're gonna respect you for it.
Ron Swanson: Damn it, he's right. Well said.
Chris: Thanks, Ron.
Ron Swanson: You're welcome, Steve.
Quote from Jerry
Jerry: Leslie? Here's the thing. I've been all over the State. Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, Muncie, Gary... All the places you mention in the book. And I interviewed all the people you mentioned. And so far, there is not one incorrect fact. So now I'm going to head to the house, say hey to Gayle, wish my daughter a happy belated birthday... It was yesterday... And then I'm gonna head back out and hit all the towns in the southeast. But is there anything I should know? Any new info?
Leslie Knope: No. You're doin' great. Godspeed.
Jerry: Doin' what I can.
Leslie Knope: Yep!