Carlton: Before I came here today, I was afraid as I'm sure many of you are. It seems these days, there's a lot to be afraid of. The world can be a pretty scary place. But how can one person make a difference? Well, I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going to take the education I received here and use it to give back to those less fortunate.
Nancy: Your cousin's really deep and he doesn't even seem nervous.
Will: Oh, yeah. Yeah, see, check it out. I gave him a little advice. I told him to picture somebody that he really admires. And, you know, he probably picturing me.
Carlton: And in closing I'd like to thank my teachers and my classmates for four great years. And my family for their love and support. And, my best friend, someone who stuck beside me and kept me out of trouble and maybe got me into a little bit of it, too. Congratulations.

Philip: But you know, your mother's not feeling well and I don't feel right leaving Nicky with a stranger.
Hilary: I could take care of him.
Philip: Yeah, but who's going to take care of you?

Carlton: Thank God you're not giving the speech. It's an immense responsibility one I face with great humility. But do I shirk it? No. Because somehow deep down I know anyone else would really bite.
Ashley: Gosh, Carlton, you're so confident. I'd be too nervous to be valedictorian.
Carlton: Nervous? Why?
Hilary: Why? I mean to have all those people staring at you. I mean, people stare at me all the time, but I'm pretty.
Will: I guess that spandex shirt don't got nothing to do with it, huh?

Carlton: Heck, you guys. Heck!
Hilary: You're very, very brave.
Ashley: We're so proud of you.
Carlton: Oh, God, I'm short, I'm sweaty and I can't grow chest hair.
Will: Oh, my goodness, is that a bald spot?
Carlton: [screams]

Vy: Oh, there he is, my graduate!
Will: Hey, Ma.
Vy: Oh, you're my pride and joy, sweetie. This means everything to me. I never thought I'd live to see this day, but here I am and there you are. Now, smile and say, "diploma."
Will: Look, Mom, this is just a little graduation. I think you're making a little too much of it.
Vy: Boy, are you crazy? I've been waiting 18 years for this moment.
Will: Oh, come on, Mom, you must have done something else in all that time.
Vy: Nothing more important than this.
Geoffrey: Apparently, you've never danced the Achy Breaky.
Vy: Will, completing high school was a great achievement. You've made me so happy I could cry.
Will: Yeah, me too.

Geoffrey: Another slice for you, Master William?
Will: No thanks, G, I'm not hungry.
Geoffrey: [inner monologue] That's funny. Will always has seconds at home.

Geoffrey: Well, I sincerely hope you graduate.
Will: Thanks a lot, G, that means a lot to me.
Geoffrey: Because if you're left back and I have to wash your gym socks for another year I shall take my own life.

Vy: Surprise!
Will: Look, Mom, what is this?
Vy: Your four-days-before-graduation gift.
Will: Look, Mom, this has got to stop. [shakes the box] There wouldn't happen to be no car keys in here would there?
Vy: No.
Will: Then this has got to stop, Mom.

Vy: I know, I'm getting a little carried away, but I'm just so proud of you. Your graduation is very important to me.
Will: But, Mom, it wouldn't be if you got out more.
Vy: I know what's going on here.
Will: You do?
Vy: Mmm-hmm. You're trying to downplay graduation because you don't want me to feel bad that I never got a chance to graduate.

Carlton: Oh, God, my life is over. I wish I'd never been made valedictorian.
Vy: Oh, Carlton, come on, you're going to do fine. Now, when you're up there, just picture someone that you really admire watching you with love and approval. Go on, try it.
Carlton: Oh, it's no good. The only thing I can picture is someone laughing and pointing at me.
Will: Carlton, now you stop that man, that is not going to happen to you when you give that speech. That's going to happen to you on your wedding night.