Quote from Brick in Winners and Losers
Frankie: Look, Brick, here's the thing. If I can't be a chaperone, I just don't feel comfortable letting you go. Brick: Look, Mom, I understand you're nervous. But I read books, and in every one, the parents are always nervous about the hero before he goes off on his great adventure. But he always goes, and he's scared, but he faces the challenge, and ultimately triumphs. Frankie: Well, I watch TV, and in all the crime shows, little kids die. Brick: Fine. I guess I'll just be that kid who didn't get to go because his mom was too worried about him. That'll be fun. Frankie: [sighs] All right, fine. You can go. Brick: Yes! I'm finally gonna be like everyone else. [whispers] Everyone else. Whoop!