- Natalie Green: Mrs. Garrett, put yourself in my place.
- Edna Garrett: Okay: I'm failing my classes, the dean just gave me a lecture, my parents are going to hit the roof, I've insulted all my friends... no thanks, Natalie, I don't think I want to be in your place.
- Natalie Green: Neither do I.
- Natalie Green: I'm ready for college!
- Edna Garrett: Why? Because you know how to cruise the student lounge and hang out in the book store? Natalie, if you want to go to college, you have to EARN it.
- Natalie Green: Why can't I go to college NOW?
- Edna Garrett: Because your grades aren't good enough anymore, Natalie.