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Livin' the Dream

‘Livin' the Dream’

Season 9, Episode 21 -  Aired May 2, 2013

As Andy decides to pursue a career as a professional entertainer, David Wallace makes some personnel changes. Meanwhile, Jim returns to the office from Philadelphia, and Dwight finally gets something he's been working towards for years: his black belt.

Quote from Andy

Andy: Everyone, a little breaking news for ya. Just had a little chat with David Wallace. And, um, I'm taking a leave of absence from Dunder Mifflin, forever.
Oscar: I can't say we didn't see it coming. But it's a sad day when anybody is fired. We're so sorry, Andy.
David: Uh, uh, uh, uh, Andy was not fired.
Andy: I wasn't fired. What are you talking about? I'm fired up, yes. Guys, I'm—I'm leaving to pursue my lifelong dream of being famous.
Pam: Oh, Andy.
Andy: Yeah, so, I'll see you on the red carpet. See, that's how it works.

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Quote from Jim

Jim: Hey, how am I doing as your desk mate, by the way? You probably miss Clark.
Pete: Yeah, a little bit.
Jim: Oh, wow. But, um- Oh, I get that.
Pete: Oh, no, no, no. No it's cool.
Jim: I get it.
Pete: It's cool, man. I'm sure you and I will have our own thing.
Jim: Yeah. Definitely. Go Phillies, right. You don't watch baseball. I keep forgetting that.

Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Esther: Oh, I'm am so proud of you, Schru-berry blue.

Quote from Kevin

Nellie: Andy, we just wondered if we could have a word.
Andy: It's now or never.
Nellie: Well, we just had a quick question about this decision of yours. You know, to leave a stable job and pursue a career in the entertainment business. In your late 30s. With no savings to fall back on. And no real connections in that business, which can be competitive.
Andy: Yeah, sure. What's your question?
Kevin: Our question is... it seems dumb.
Andy: Well, it's better than sticking around here and half-assing it, right?
Nellie: Of course. But what if you were to stay here, you know, and "full-ass" it? Um, really give it a go. Be the greatest manager in the history of this branch and in that way achieve the fame and immortality that you seek. Hmm?
Andy: Nah. I like my plan better.
Kevin: Well, Andy, your plan sucks, okay? Nobody is going to hire you ever. You're too character-y to be a lead and you're not fat enough to be a great character actor.
Andy: What?

Quote from Jim

Jim: Hey, are you still in charge of office supplies?
Pam: Yes. Yeah.
Jim: I seem to have sticky note emergency where I grab it on the wrong end, and then this happens.
Pam: Oh, boy. Um—
Jim: If you could help me out, that would be—
Pam: I could give you some beginner stickies?
Jim: Anything would help.
Pam: Here you go.
Jim: Oh, also, while you're at it, if you did have a salt packet, three tacks and some aspirin, that would be great. Oh, wow. You have that.
Pam: Mm-hmm.
Jim: Wow, that's—
Pam: It's all yours.
Jim: You come so prepared.

Quote from Jim

Jim: Hey, congratulations on that black belt, man. It's really great.
Dwight K. Schrute: Thank you. So I saw you talking to Wallace earlier. Is he going to offer you the manager's job?
Jim: No. He was maybe thinking of you for it.
Dwight K. Schrute: Yeah, right. I'm afraid that ship has sailed.
Jim: I wouldn't be too sure about that. Just saying.

Quote from Andy

Andy: I'm gonna make it. Every person that has been on Conan has a crazy story about how they made it. Every person.

Quote from David

David: You can stay on as a salesman, Andy.
Andy: Thank you.

Quote from Pam

Pam: Hey.
Jim: Wow, hey.
Pam: Hi.
Jim: What's up?
Pam: Um, I have a question.
Jim: Okay.
Pam: Oh, I had a question.
Jim: Really?
Pam: I did!
Jim: Yeah, totally you did.
Pam: Super important.
Jim: I need you to stay right here while you think about it.
Pam: Okay.
Jim: All right? I'm gonna wait.
Pam: All right. I did not come back here just to see you.
Jim: I'm sure you did not. What was your question?
Pam: I don't know, but it might take me a long time to figure it out.
Jim: Well, then, I should figure out things to do while I'm waiting.
Pam: Exactly.

Quote from Erin

Jim: Look who's back.
Pam: I'm back. Oh, hey, look, and now it's like a double date.
Pete: Wow. Cause, uh...
Erin: Actually, maybe we should go on a double date some time. That'd be fun.
Pam: Yeah, we should do that for real sometime.
Erin: Well, how about Thursday?
Pam: Oh, well, Thursday's tough, because of—
Jim: Weeknights are actually tough just because—
Pam: They are.
Jim: That's true, yeah.
Erin: Just forget it. Forget I said anything.

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