Almost Famous Coming of Age Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Almost Famous.

Quote #1

ELAINE: I skipped you an extra grade. You're eleven.
WILLIAM: Eleven?

Well, that's a rude awakening if we've ever heard of one. We know that William is a precocious kid, but this is still pretty devastating news for little prepubescent William. Why does Elaine want him to grow up so quickly?

Quote #2

ANITA: Look under your bed. It will set you free.

Given his immense passion for rock and roll, we cannot understate the impact of Anita's record collection on William's development. From this moment on, his path is set.

Quote #3

LESTER: You'll meet them all again on the long journey to the middle.

As a seasoned rock journalist, Lester's take on life is pretty cynical. This initial conversation marks the beginning of his mentorship of the young, naive William. What would have happened to William without Lester's guidance?