Tom: Jerry, what's up, man? Hey, you're into pretzels, right? Bam! Hit them up, man. Thanks for coming down. I got a seat taped off for you over there. My top priority with this park, getting your fences in there. I drove by one of your fences the other day. I was like, "Man, that fence looks awesome." I was like, of course, Roy's. If you're into chocolate muffins, grab as many you want.
[aside to camera:]
Tom: Some people may say that bringing in these contractors this early is jumping the gun a little bit. Well, guess what? Here's the gun, here's me. Boom!

Leslie Knope: Before we continue, I'd love to just give you a little history of Pawnee. The City of Pawnee was incorporated in 1817, when a young man by the name of Reverend Luther Howell came from Terre Haute on an ox. He planted his flag in the ground and was met soon after by an angry tribe of Wamapoke Indians, who, when seeing the whiteness of his skin, twisted him to death. Flash forward to 1969. Man walks on the moon. Pawnee is lousy with hippies...
Ron Swanson: My, God. She's filibustering her own meeting.
[aside to camera:]
Leslie Knope: Filibuster! Boom! They can't touch you if you talk forever.
[back:]
Leslie Knope: I can't speak of the future, but I will. The future of Pawnee will involve us flying around in space taxis, where we will communicate on watches, and blink our feelings to each other, rather than use words. And now, I'd like to take a magical journey through a little something I like to call The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster.
Kate: Excuse me? Can't you read that children's book on your own time?
Leslie Knope: I have the floor! "There once was a boy named Milo, who didn't know what to do with himself, not just sometimes, but..."

Leslie Knope: [to camera] It was tough. But, you know, that's Pawnee. That's democracy. There are a lot of people here that want this park. You just gotta get past the negative people. But guess what? My subcommittee held its first town hall meeting tonight. God, I loved it! I loved every minute of it.
Lawrence: Hey, park lady.
Leslie Knope: Yeah?
Lawrence: You suck.
Leslie Knope: Hear that? He called me "park lady."

Man: Yeah, a park, huh? That sounds like a really good idea.
Mark: Great. Would you be willing to come to a town meeting and show your support?
Man: Absolutely. Now, is this park gonna have a playground or, you know, maybe a pool for the kids?
Mark: Oh, how old are your kids?
Man: No kids.
Tom: Uh-oh.
April: I'm gonna put him down as a yes.
Mark: Don't do that.
Man: Also, is the park gonna be at least 1,000 feet from my house? Because, you know, I really can't move again.
Mark: April, please stand behind me. That's it. That's all. That's all we've got.
Man: No flier?
Mark: Nope.

Ann: We're actually having a little town meeting tomorrow night if you wanted to just...
Kate: Look, I know it sounds weird, but I just don't like living near parks. So if you have a flier or something, I'd be happy to take it. Thank you. Okay.
Leslie Knope: You don't care about your kids if you don't support this park!
Kate: Excuse me?
Leslie Knope: It's... What I mean is, kids love parks and you should, too.
Kate: So, if I don't support your little project, then I don't love my daughter?
Leslie Knope: I didn't...
Kate: What time is this thing, anyway?
Leslie Knope: Oh, it's next month, forget about it.
Kate: No, it's tomorrow night. I'll be there.

Marlene Knope: In or out, Leslie. Doorway is creepy.
Leslie Knope: Right, sorry. Choosing in.
Marlene Knope: So, what do you want, Leslie?
Leslie Knope: Just here to gossip, gab, chat, stuff we do. But it looks like you're super busy, and I am super busy, so I shall bid you adieu. Oh. That's weird. I just remembered something. I have my own subcommittee now. Yeah. I'm sure you've heard something about it. People are talking about it.
Marlene Knope: No.
Leslie Knope: Oh. Well. Anyway, we're having a town hall meeting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. At the Smithfield Community Center. Mmm. Yeah, I'm leading it. It's no biggie. I mean, it is. It's a big deal. I mean, I don't know. You know... You want to come?
Marlene Knope: Oh. Honey, jeez. You know how busy I am.
Leslie Knope: I know. I know. I know! That's why I fake invited you. [laughs]
Marlene Knope: I'll try to be there.

Leslie Knope: Andy fell into that pit. I fell into that pit. How many more Pawnee citizens are gonna have to fall into that pit before we turn it into a park? Zero. Say it.
All: Zero.
April: A hundred.

Leslie Knope: I've got some sunscreen for your beaks. Tom, you probably won't need any.

Leslie Knope: Ooh, someone's in there. This is gonna be fun. Are you excited?
Ann: Excited, yeah.
Leslie Knope: Are you ready?
Ann: Yes, definitely.
Leslie Knope: Are you pumped up?
Ann: Yes!
Leslie Knope: Look humble. But confident.

Mark: Wow, man. This is great. This is so great. I love canvassing. What a great way to spend my time.
Tom: All right, Team Haverford. You guys are awesome, but I think I might work better as a solo artist. So, I'm gonna head out. Peace. [runs off]
April: He runs weird.
Mark: He really does.