Drumline (2002) · 15 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Drumline (2002): in 7 of its 15 quotes
Most scenes with: Dr. Lee (5), Sean Taylor (5)
Mr. Miles, I guess you didn't like the required piece as written.
Devon Naw, I just thought I'd add a little somethin' somethin' on the end. [leaves]
He can play. We all know that, but his attitude is messed up. Now I put three years into building this line. In chemistry's grading, I don't wanna jeopardize that.
Your line seems to think otherwise.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning to music. Good morning and welcome to Atlanta A&T University marching band training. The next two weeks will be your introduction and possibly induction into a great marching band legacy. If you are here, it's because you believe in musicianship. If you are here it's because you believe in Coltrane, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, and the elements known as Earth, Wind, and Fire. If you are here, it's because you have a fervent, unequivocal belief in teamwork.
And if you wish to remain here, you better start believing in being on time. [points at Ernest] You...who's your roommate?
Ernest Uh, Devon... Miles, sir.
Devon Hey, what's up, Dr. Lee?
It's all good, Mr. Miles, glad to have you here.
Devon Thank you, sir.
Why was he late?
Devon I, um... guess he overslept.
Well, why didn't you wake him?
Devon I'm not his mother, sir.
I asked Mr. Miles why his roommate was late, he says he guesses he overslept. I asked, "Why didn't you wake him?" and he says he is not his mother. Section leaders, what is our concept?
One band, one sound!
One band, one sound. When one of us is late, we are all late. When one of us looks or sounds bad, we all look and sound bad. So what's the concept?
One band, one sound.
Now I want ten laps from those who are not their roommates' mama.
Mini-Me, I need a volunteer to polish the drums for tomorrow.
Devon Aw, that's a P4's job.
Now, I'm making it your job. You don't like it? Quit.
[puts a towel on Devon's drum]
I've had it with your no talent, wannabe gangster ass! You wanna prove once and for all that I'm better than you? Strap up!
Devon Bring it on, big brother tin man!
Get you sound check.
Devon Whatever.
Fake thug little wannabe drummer boy.
Devon Whatever you big bald headed bourgie my first drum having.
No method man.
Devon Yeah, fluff daddy. Say I’m better than you.
I ain’t trying to hear you.
Devon You ain’t heard me since I stepped on campus!
‘Cause I know what you’re about!
Devon You don’t know shit about me!
What was that? What did we rehearse? Why... do we rehearse? You're out there showboating for five minutes. If I wasn't able to signal a drum major to wrap you up, you'd still be out there beating your damn drum!
Dr. Lee, sir, maybe there's an explanation. Devon...
Do I look like I need you to explain anything to me right now?
No, sir.
I don't know what the beef is, but you better grill it up and eat it. Because it is my ass that is on the line.
President Wagner Now that is a new beginning. That's exactly what I'm talking about. [shakes Devon's hand] Great job, son. You are something. You are something special.
Devon Thank you, sir.
President Wagner Great job, all of you. Now let's see Morris Brown top that! [band cheers] Some alumni wanna speak with you. There they are. Don't keep them waiting. New beginning! NEW BEGINNING!
Sean, I want you to polish the drums tonight. And I'd better be able to see myself in the silver.
Yes sir.
Devon I left the polisher on the bottom shelf, B.
You lied in your application, you lied at the audition where you play the required piece, and you lied to me.
Devon I didn't think it was that big a deal.
Play that. That's the music for next week's game and you can't read it. And as far as I'm concerned, that's a very big deal. I'm enrolling you in an applied percussion course.
Devon But that gives me five classes!
Damn right it gives you five classes, it oughta be ten. Especially if you plan on getting back on the line anytime soon.
Devon What do you mean, "get back on the line"?
I mean now, you're a P4. If you cannot read music, you cannot be on my field.
Devon But you can't take me off the line, I'm the best drummer you've got! And can't no class teach me how to do me?
Excuse me?
Devon Doing me is what got me down here in the first place.
No, lying... is what got you down here. And if you don't have the honor and discipline to learn your craft, then quite frankly Devon, you don't deserve to be here.
Dr. Lee, got a sec?
Sure.
Devon Hey, what's up, Dr. Lee?
Mr. Miles.
Devon Well, I was wondering - actually we were wondering - if you needed any entrance cadences for the Classic. Not that I'm trying to get back on the line or anything, I just want you to check 'em out.
Oh... let me see.
Sean: Alright... the concept was all Devon's.
Devon Yeah, but my man Sean here had the structure on lock.
But the snare part, all the sticking... that's the kid.
What, you two a couple now?
Devon You got an old-school feel to it, but sometimes you're gonna have to take it back.
It's not a bad idea... not a bad idea at all.
