Dean Quote #68
Quote from Dean in I'm With the Band
Adult Dean: Dang! But thankfully there was someplace where I was the man. People talk about the dog-eat-dog world of school sports, but let me tell you, the band room is survival of the fittest, just like on the African savanna. Everyone is gun for the alpha male, the top dog... the first chair.
[footage of a lion roaring and birds fleeing]
Adult Dean: But no one would dare challenge me. That was, until today.
Mr. Mason: What is it, Craig?
Craig: Um, I'd like to challenge Dean for first chair.
Adult Dean: Oh, this white boy can't be serious.
Mr. Mason: Sure, Craig, that is your right as second chair. But, of course, we need to offer Dean one week to prepare for the challenge. Dean?
Craig: Oh, no, I don't need it. I'm ready now. Unless, of course, Craig needs the time.
[cut to Craig playing saxophone:]
Adult Dean: Craig did not need more time.
The Wonder Years Quotes
‘I'm With the Band’ Quotes
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?