“Gump! What's your sole purpose in this army?” – Drill Sergeant, Forrest Gump ... Movie Quotes Database

Drill Sergeant

Gump! What's your sole purpose in this army?

Forrest Gump

To do whatever you tell me, drill sergeant!

Drill Sergeant

Goddammit, Gump! You're a goddamned genius! Thats the most outstanding answer I have ever heard. You must have a goddamn I.Q. of 160. You are goddamned gifted, Private Gump. Listen up, people...

Forrest Gump

[narrating]

Now for some reason I fit in the army like one of them round pegs. It's not really hard. You just make your bed real neat and remember to stand up straight and always answer every question with "Yes, drill sergeant."

Drill Sergeant

...Is that clear?

Forrest Gump

YES, DRILL SERGEANT!

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