Happy Days (TV Series)

The Graduation: Part 2 (1977)

Henry Winkler: Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli

Quotes 

• Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli : Some of you may be wondering, "What is Fonzie doing here?" Well, I'll tell you, three years ago, I was wondering the same thing myself. Oh, yeah, I want to tell you, school was no fun. No. There were always a lot of rules. You know, like, uh, "Don't wear your taps on your shoes." "Don't ride your bike up and down the hallway." I thought to myself, "Who needs this?" You know? And instantaneously, I dropped out. Kids thought I was cool. But I'm here to tell you that quitting things is definitely not cool-amundo. This may surprise you, but some of the smartest people I know have high school diplomas. Let me tell you something, folks. Finishing school gives you a sense of accomplishment. Can you dig it? It gives you a sense of thumbs up for the future. I mean, that's why I went back to night school. That's why I stand here tonight before you wearing a dress. Yeah. I got one thing to say in closing. Get your education. Get it during the day, or get it at night, get it in between dates, but get it. 'Cause I wanna tell you something: Staying in school is cool. Whoa!