George Kosturos: Ali Jahani
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Quotes
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Hafez Tabad : How was your first day at school?
Ali : Not so bad.
Hafez Tabad : You're lying. It's written all over your face.
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Principal Skinner : Do you think you're special?
Ali : No, sir.
Principal Skinner : You're not. Everyone's family came here from somewhere else and they all had to endure some trouble from the people already here. That's... that's the way it works. That's the deal. And it's worked that way for over two hundred years. Now, uh, if you can accept that challenge, there's nothing you can't achieve. I believe that. I hear you're a smart kid. Good. Act like it. Stick your nose in the books, keep a low profile, and you're gonna get along just fine. That's it. You get one free pass.
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Coach Plyler : I mean, have you ever even wrestled before?
Ali : No, but I've endured more pain than anyone in this room.
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Jimmy Petersen : Drop trou, son.
Ali : God bless America.
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Rowan Knox : Do you know who I am?
Ali : Yeah, I know who you are.
Rowan Knox : I'm suckin' down to 126. I mean, you can imagine what I'm putting my body through to cut that weight; so, out of respect for the process, if you're afraid to fight me, tell me now.
Ali : I'm not afraid of you.
[pause]
Rowan Knox : You have to say that. I get it. I have a full ride to Stanford, if I want.
Ali : Lucky you.
Rowan Knox : I would say it's a bit more than luck. You see, when I want something, I don't stop until I get it.
Ali : Good work ethic.
Rowan Knox : You know what I really want?
Ali : A sandwich.
[Rowan smiles]
