Everything I Know I Learned From a John Cusack Movie
Soon to be my hardcover bestselling novel, featuring proven truths such as:
-- Give a girl your heart, she'll give you a pen. (Say Anything)
-- The best defense is a good offense (Hot Pursuit)
-- If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there. (Gross Pointe Blank)
-- Go that way really fast. If something gets in your way ... turn. (Better Off Dead)
-- I've been listening to my gut since I was 14 years old, and frankly speaking, I've come to the conclusion that my guts have *&^# for brains. (High Fidelity)
-- To hold on to sanity too tight is insane. (Pushing Tin)
-- We may not always get what we want. We may not always get what we need. Just so's we don't get what we deserve. (True Colors)
-- Freedom, choices, possibilities. That's what I'm about. (Tapeheads)
-- What the hell's wrong with being stupid once in awhile? Does everything you do always have to be sensible? (The Sure Thing)
Relive the music, movies and culture of the greatest decade ever with Times online editor Steve Spears. A teen during the decade, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to Reaganomics.
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Of course, who can forget his little gem from "Sixteen Candles,"
"You know, black and white would just capture the moment so nicely."
Posted by: Patrick Murphy | March 18, 2008 at 03:42 PM
"The best defense is a good offense"
Until now I've never known where that came from, thought it was from sports fanatic, but from a John Cusack (one of the only celebrities I go nuts over) movie, gee, that just made my day.
Posted by: | March 30, 2007 at 08:38 PM
The Sure Thing:
"Junk food doesn't deserve the bad rap it gets. Take these fried pork rinds for example; they contain 1% of the RDA, that's "Recommended Daily Allowance", in riboflavin!"
Posted by: | September 18, 2006 at 04:14 PM
I named my son Nick. Why because Nicks your buddy.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 14, 2006 at 12:32 AM
I'd buy this book, if it existing. Cut a deal with Cusask, Steve, and make it happen!
Posted by: Anonymous | October 21, 2005 at 01:33 PM
Erin -- you are so right. So I've added that one to the main blog. Thanks!
Posted by: Steve Spears | October 19, 2005 at 05:58 PM
You forget one of the best, Gross Pointe Blank!! Defintely my favorite John Cusack movie."If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there." Reminds me I need to replace my crappy VHS copy and buy it on DVD...Also has an AWESOME soundtrack.
Posted by: erin | October 19, 2005 at 02:06 PM
I wouldn't kick him out of bed for eating crackers!
Posted by: Christina | October 19, 2005 at 10:07 AM
Yeah, great quote. But not really a life lesson. That movie is one of my personal favorites.
Posted by: Steve Spears | October 19, 2005 at 09:12 AM
And never forget: "Gee, I'm real sorry your mom blew up, Ricky." --Better Off Dead
Posted by: likes2mtnbike@aol.com | October 18, 2005 at 09:39 PM