Memorable Quotes from Afemo Omilami
6 quotesUnexpected Talent in Military Training
Forrest Gump
Done, Drill Sergeant!
Drill Sergeant
GUMP! Why did you put that weapon together so quickly, Gump?!
[off screen; Hurrying over]
Forrest Gump
You told me to, Drill Sergeant.
Drill Sergeant
Jesus H. Christ! This is a new company record. If it wouldn't be a waste of such a damn fine enlisted man, I'd recommend you for ], Private Gump! You are gonna be a general someday, Gump! Now, disassemble your weapon and continue!
[Looks at a stopwatch he is holding; [w:Officer Candidate School (United States Army)|OCS]
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Forrest Gump's Perspective on Military Life
Drill Sergeant
GUMP! What's your sole purpose in this Army?!
Forrest Gump
To do whatever you tell me, Drill Sergeant!
Drill Sergeant
God damn it, Gump! You're a goddamned genius! That's the most outstanding answer I have ever heard! You must have a goddamned ] of 160! You are goddamned gifted, Private Gump! Listen up, people...
[[w:Intelligence quotient|I.Q.]
Forrest Gump
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!
[''narrating'']
Drill Sergeant
This is one very intelligent individual! You lock your scuzzy bodies up behind that private and do exactly what he does, and you will go far in this man's Army! Is that clear?!
Forrest Gump, Recruits
YES, DRILL SERGEANT!
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Courtroom Chaos and Dismissal of Formalities
Bailiff
All Rise!
Judge Marcus
To hell with that, let's go!
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Debate Over Devon's Absence from the Field
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 like you did the last game or there won't be a program next year.
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Discipline and Accountability in Rehearsals
Dr. Lee
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!
Sean
Dr. Lee, sir, maybe there's an explanation. Devon...
Dr. Lee
Do I look like I need you to explain anything to me right now?
Sean
No, sir.
Dr. Lee
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. Great job, son. You are something. You are something special.
[arrives; shakes Devon's hand]
Devon
Thank you, sir.
President Wagner
Great job, all of you. Now let's see Morris Brown top that! Some alumni wanna speak with you. There they are. Don't keep them waiting. New beginning! NEW BEGINNING!
[band cheers]
Dr. Lee
Sean, I want you to polish the drums tonight. And I'd better be able to see myself in the silver.
Sean
Yes sir.
Devon
I left the polisher on the bottom shelf, B.
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A Warning About Sunglasses and Attitude
Griss
Don't make me take off my sunglasses!
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