Strike Up the Band (1940)

Ann Shoemaker: Mrs. Connors

Quotes 

• Mrs. Connors : Remember, a great man is only the reflection of a great boy - in a larger mirror.

• Jimmy Connors : I love music. Why, when I'm sitting there at the drums, I feel as though I'm in the right place. I feel as though I belong there. That's what I wanna do.

  Mrs. Connors : You want to be a drummer - in an orchestra?

  Jimmy Connors : Well, that's part of music, Mom. It's rhythm and, gee, it's been beatin' around in my mind ever since I can remember.

• Mrs. Connors : Remember, son, the top of the ladder is very appealing and, for my sake, be careful how you climb that ladder. Because that's very important, too.

• Jimmy Connors : Mom, do you think we're gonna be the best?

  Mrs. Connors : Everybody in Riverwood thinks so.