“Dr. Lee: 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. Dr. Lee: [hands some sheet music to Devon] Play that. [sits down] Dr. Lee: That’s the music for next week’s game and you can’t read it.…”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“President Wagner: Dr. Lee, do you want to explain why Devon is not on the field? Dr. Lee: No, really. President Wagner: Well, let me rephrase. I want my boy on the field now. Dr. Lee: There are some issues preventing that. President Wagner: No, the only issue, is for you to give me the same show lik…”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Buck Wild: If you’re up for marching band training, gather ‘round. Take a good look at this man. This black Adonis is known as God’s gift, A.K.A. Double G. You will know him and call him such from this day forward. I’m Buck Wild. We are your drum majors. Starting tomorrow, white T-shirts at all time…”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Dr. Lee: Devon. Devon: Yes, sir. Dr. Lee: You wanna give ‘em a little taste of what they’re gonna get on next season? [Devon gets excited] That is if it’s okay with your section leader. [Devon looks at Sean] Sean: Mini-Me, I knew you couldn’t stay away! [shakes hands with Devon]”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Dr. Lee: We’re gonna try something a little different this year. A little of my old school...with a little of your new. Honoring the past, and present at the same time. That’s what our new direction is all about...bridging the gap. Our new piece for the B.E.T. Big Southern Classic...was arranged by…”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Hit ’em with a little ‘Flight Of The Bumblebee!’”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Dr. Lee: Alright A&T, check up. [the band gathers] OK...the radio is off now. It’s time for some real music. When you get out there today, I only want you to do one thing...and that is enjoy playing with your bandmates. So what’s the con... The Band: ONE BAND, ONE SOUND! Dr. Lee: All right. It’s sho…”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Dr. Lee: What was that? Why do 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 back you up, you’d still be out there beating your damn drum! Sean: Dr. Lee, sir, maybe there’s an explanation. Devon... Dr. Lee: Do I look like…”
— Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon Chism, Dr. Lee, Orlando Jones, Drumline
“Dr. Jonas Miller: [explaining what his own version of Dorothy can do when Bill uppercuts him in the face] Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Bill: You son of a bitch. What’d you think, I wouldn’t find out? [grabs Jonas by his shirt and begins to fight] Dr. Jonas Miller: What is the matter with you? Bill: You…”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Bill Harding, Bill Paxton, Twister
“Jo: [in the truck, discussing Bill’s current life changes] Hey, as long as you’re happy... Bill: I AM. I AM happy. I’m a happy person. I’m happy with my life. I’m happy with the way things are going in my life. I’m happy with...with... Jo: Melissa? Bill: I know her name! YES. I’m happy...with...Meli…”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Dr. Jo Harding, Helen Hunt, Twister
“Why can’t we spend a normal day together?”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Bill Harding, Bill Paxton, Twister
“[Jo is salvaging belongings from her crashed truck and looking at Bill’s new truck] Jo: You got full coverage on that truck? Bill: Liability only. Jo: [thoughtfully] Liability only... Jo: It’s a very pretty truck. Melissa: [smiling] Thank you. Bill: Don’t even think about it. [Jo keeps cleaning out…”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Bill Harding, Bill Paxton, Twister
“Bill: Jo. Things go wrong. You can’t explain it, you can’t predict it. Killing yourself won’t bring your dad back. I’m sorry that he died, but that was a long time ago. You gotta move on. Stop living in the past, and look what you got right in front of you. Jo: What are you talking about? Bill: Me,…”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Bill Harding, Bill Paxton, Twister
“He really is in love with himself. I thought it was just a summer thing.”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Dr. Jo Harding, Helen Hunt, Twister
“You’ve never seen it miss this house, and miss that house, and come after you!”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Dr. Jo Harding, Helen Hunt, Twister
“[Bill needs Jo’s signature on divorce papers] Jo: So you want the papers? Bill: I did drive all the way out here for ‘em. Jo: They’re signed and ready. Bill: Good, good. Let’s see ‘em. Jo: Do you need them right this second? Bill: Well, it’d be nice. Jo: What’s the urgent urgency? You act like you’r…”
— Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Dr. Jo Harding, Helen Hunt, Twister