It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself.

I'm looking for the least possible amount of responsibility.

Man, oh man. Man, oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man. * [Last Words]

It was one of those days when it's a minute away from snowing and there's this electricity in the air, you can almost hear it. And this bag was, like, dancing with me. Like a little kid begging me to play with it. For fifteen minutes. And that's the day I realized there was this entire life behind things, and... this incredibly benevolent force, that wanted me to know there was no reason to be afraid, ever. Video's a poor excuse, I know. But it helps me remember... and I need to remember... Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world I feel like I can't take it, like my heart's going to cave in.

I want to look good naked!

I didn't LOSE it. It's not like 'Whoops! Where did my job go?' I quit.

Look at me, jerking off in the shower — this will be the high point of my day. It's all downhill from here.

[To Lester] What do you expect? You can't just suddenly become my best friend because you've had a bad day! I mean, come on...you've barely spoken to me for months.

Well...now I too need structure. And fucking discipline!

I see you're smoking pot now! I'm so glad. I think using illegal psychotropic substances is a very positive example to set for our daughter.

Lester: When I was your age, I flipped burgers all summer just to be able to buy an eight-track.
Ricky: That sucks.
Lester: No, actually it was great. All I did was party and get laid. I had my whole life ahead of me.

[To Lester after admitting her virginity] I still want to do it! I just...thought you should know in case you wondered why I wasn't...you know...better.

This isn't life, it's just stuff. And it's become more important to you than living. Well, honey, that's just nuts.

Janie, today I quit my job. And then I told my boss to go fuck himself, and then I blackmailed him for almost sixty thousand dollars. Pass the asparagus.

Jane: I don't think we can be friends anymore.
Angela: You're way too uptight about sex.
Jane: Just don't fuck my dad, all right? Please?
Angela: Why not?