Bill Quote #59
Quote from Bill in I'm With the Band
Adult Dean: As bad as it was to be dethroned in such a public way, it was going to be much worse going shirt shopping with my dad and breaking the news to him... the ultimate musical alpha male.
Bill: Something like this is for when you're performing on the big stage. And this is more subtle, for like a smaller venue. Ahh, but this... See how it shimmers? It's great for catching the light.
Adult Dean: Enough stalling, Dean. It's time to face the music. Pun intended.
Dean: Uh, Dad, today in band...
Bill: Now these are show shirts. [chuckles] You could see me touring in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile in this, right?
Dean: Uh, definitely. [Bill chuckles] Um, so, you know how I was first chair?
Bill: Mm-hmm. Ruffles and sequins? No good musician would ever wear either of these.
Adult Dean: And that's how years of music passed right over my dad.
Dean: [sighs] Um, so, something crazy happened in band today and...
Bill: This is it. It screams "Dean." Yep. Perfect.
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Quote from Kim
Bill: Hold on, hold on. Maybe the boy has a point, Lil. This is their first time playing in front of real people who don't have to clap. Plus, he's got a solo. Boy's got to look sharp! I think I'll take you shirt shopping myself. How about that? I might even pick up one or two shirts, just in case I end up taking this tour.
Dean: Thanks, Dad. I want to look as cool as you.
Kim: Still gonna wear the glasses, though?
Dean: You're just jealous because the saxophone is way cooler than the stupid cello.
Lillian: The cello is not stupid. And, Kim, there's nothing wrong with your brother's glasses.
Bill: That's right. Cut it out, you two.
Both: Yes, sir.
Kim: And I only play the cello because Dad wouldn't let me play the saxophone when I was your age. He said that's how girls get pregnant.
Quote from Lillian
Dean: Mom, since the Fair's coming up and I have a solo in the concert...
Kim: When school lets out early, I'm going with Cassandra and Corynella.
Lillian: Well, don't you have a paper... [Dean clears throat] Forgive us, Dean. Please continue bragging about your solo.
Dean: I was hoping that maybe I could get a new shirt for the concert. Maybe a silk one. I want to look cool.
Lillian: First of all, you know you only get clothes at the beginning of the school year. Second... a silk shirt? Which one of the Pips are you replacing? [laughter]
Quote from Adult Dean
Adult Dean: Wow. Daddy was getting a chance to play on a bigger stage and so was I. The State Fair. It brought with it a half day of school for Fair Day and the best shows and rides you could imagine! One night, I saw a cow give birth and saw Cory throw up through his nose after riding The Enterprise five times. Hmm. Who were the real animals that night?