Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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- R
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Drama
- 13 Aug 1982 (USA)
- Movie
A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs and rock n' roll.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Sean Penn | ... |
Jeff Spicoli
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| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... |
Stacy Hamilton
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| Judge Reinhold | ... |
Brad Hamilton
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| Robert Romanus | ... |
Mike Damone
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| Brian Backer | ... |
Mark 'Rat' Ratner
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| Phoebe Cates | ... |
Linda Barrett
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| Ray Walston | ... |
Mr. Hand
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| Scott Thomson | ... |
Arnold
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| Vincent Schiavelli | ... |
Mr. Vargas
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| Amanda Wyss | ... |
Lisa
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| D.W. Brown | ... |
Ron Johnson
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| Forest Whitaker | ... |
Charles Jefferson
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| Kelli Maroney | ... |
Cindy
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| Tom Nolan | ... |
Dennis Taylor
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Blair Tefkin | ... |
Pat Bernardo
(as Blair Ashleigh)
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| Eric Stoltz | ... |
Stoner Bud
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Stanley Davis Jr. | ... |
Jefferson's Brother
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| James Russo | ... |
Robber
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| James Bolt | ... |
Greg
(as James Bershad)
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| Nicolas Cage | ... |
Brad's Bud
(as Nicolas Coppola)
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Reginald Farmer | ... |
Vice Principal
(as Reginald H. Farmer)
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| Anthony Edwards | ... |
Stoner Bud
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| Pamela Springsteen | ... |
Dina Phillips
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| Stuart Cornfeld | ... |
Pirate King
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| Sonny Carl Davis | ... |
Businessman
(as Sonny Davis)
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Michael Wyle | ... |
Brad's Bud
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| David Price | ... |
Desmond
(as David E. Price)
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Patrick Brennan | ... |
Curtis Spicoli
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Julie Guilmette | ... |
Perry's Pizza Waitress
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| Shelly O'Neill | ... |
Perry's Pizza Waitress
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| Stu Nahan | ... |
Self
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Duane Tucker | ... |
Dr. Brandt
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| Martin Brest | ... |
Dr. Miller
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Douglas Brian Martin | ... |
Angry Twin
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Steven M. Martin | ... |
Angry Twin
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| Taylor Negron | ... |
Self
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Kenny Lawrence | ... |
Ticket Customer
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John Hollander | ... |
Ticket Customer
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Ricky Redlich | ... |
Ticket Customer
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| Nancy Wilson | ... |
Beautiful Girl in Car
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David Resnik | ... |
Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
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Erick Leroy Burdette | ... |
Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
(as Eric Leroy [Pee Wee] Burdette)
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David Doolittle | ... |
Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
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Tom B. Bralley | ... |
Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
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Reeves Nevo | ... |
Reeves Nevo & The Cinch
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Virginia Peters | ... |
Restaurant Waitress
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Laurie Hendricks | ... |
Nurse
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Lois Brandt | ... |
Mrs. O'Rourke
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Ellen Fenwick | ... |
Stacey's Mom
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Cherie Effron | ... |
Girl #1
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Suzanne Marie Fava | ... |
Girl #2
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| Lana Clarkson | ... |
Mrs. Vargas
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Roy Homer Wallack | ... |
Santa Claus
(as Roy Holmer Wallack)
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| Ava Lazar | ... |
Playmate
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Lori Sutton | ... |
Playmate
(as Lorie Sutton)
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| April Audia | ... |
Mary Anne Zalotnick - Pat Benatar Wannabe (uncredited)
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| Jason Bernard | ... |
Gym Teacher (uncredited)
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David Burg | ... |
Friend of Jeff Spicoli (uncredited)
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Bobby Burns | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Larry Cooper | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Brad Frei | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Katherine Hittelman | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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| Garyk Lee | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Andrea Pope | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Andrew Rayden | ... |
Baby (uncredited)
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Amy Sawaya | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Cindra Skotzko | ... |
Girlfriend in car (uncredited)
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| Karen Summer | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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| Hallie Todd | ... |
Linda's Friend (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Amy Heckerling | ||
Written by
| Cameron Crowe | ... | (screenplay) |
| Cameron Crowe | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Irving Azoff | ... | producer |
| C.O. Erickson | ... | executive producer |
| Art Linson | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Matthew F. Leonetti | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Eric Jenkins | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Debra Chiate | ... | assistant film editor (as Debbie Chiate) |
| Arthur W. Forney | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Don Phillips | ||
Art Direction by
| Daniel A. Lomino | ... | (as Dan Lomino) |
Set Decoration by
| Cloudia Rebar | ... | (as Cloudia) |
Costume Design by
| Marilyn Vance | ||
Makeup Department
| Janice D. Brandow | ... | hair stylist (as Jan Brandow) |
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| C.O. Erickson | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Dillon | ... | second assistant director |
| Marty P. Ewing | ... | second assistant director (as Marty Ewing) |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | first assistant director (as Albert Shapiro) |
| John Moio | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Dudley Holmes | ... | property master (as Ace Holmes) |
| Marty Seidman | ... | greensman |
| Ward Welton | ... | painter |
Sound Department
| Phil Flad | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Roger Heman Jr. | ... | sound re-recordist (as Roger Heman) |
| Dennis Jones | ... | boom operator |
| Anthony Magro | ... | sound effects editor (as Tony Magro) |
| Tom Overton | ... | sound |
| Jeffrey L. Sandler | ... | sound effects editor (as Jeff Sandler) |
| Rex Slinkard | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist |
| James Thompson | ... | sound recordist |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects editor (as Jim Troutman) |
| Paul Wittenberg | ... | loop dialogue editor (as Paul Wittinburg) |
| Larry Tozzi | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Greg C. Jensen Sr. | ... | special effects (as Greg C. Jensen) |
| Bruno Van Zeebroeck | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Richard E. Butler | ... | stunts |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunts (as David Ellis) |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | stunts |
| Tim Gilbert | ... | stunts |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts |
| Melvin Jones | ... | stunts |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | stunts |
| John Moio | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts (as John A. Moio) |
| Alan Oliney | ... | stunts |
| Glenn Randall Jr. | ... | stunts (as Glenn Randall) |
| Bobby Sargent | ... | stunts |
| Ben Scott | ... | stunts |
| John-Clay Scott | ... | stunts |
| Michael M. Vendrell | ... | stunts |
| Al Wyatt Sr. | ... | stunts (as Al Wyatt) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pat Blymyer | ... | gaffer |
| Hugo Cortina | ... | gaffer |
| James Glennon | ... | additional photographer / camera operator |
| Ron Grover | ... | still photographer |
| John R. Leonetti | ... | assistant camera (as John Robert Leonetti) |
| John J. Linder | ... | key grip (as John Linder) |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | camera operator (uncredited) / steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Bonnie Timmermann | ... | casting: New York |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert Chase | ... | costume supervisor (as Bob Chase) |
| Shanan Harrell | ... | costume supervisor (as Shannon Harrell) |
| Donna Linson | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Marla Denise Schlom | ... | costume supervisor (as Marla Schlom) |
| Chuck Velasco | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Brian O. Haynes | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ed Cherney | ... | music production audio consultant |
| Bob Destocki | ... | music coordinator |
| Joe Walsh | ... | additional scoring |
| Jim Weidman | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marion Tumen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Vince del Castillo | ... | transportation captain (as Vince Del Castillo) |
| Ken Lubin | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Joy Anzarouth | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Angelo Corallis | ... | craft service |
| Joan Eisenberg | ... | unit publicist |
| Carrie Frazier | ... | assistant: Amy Heckerling |
| Leora Glass | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Brian Haynes | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Patti Roberts-Nelson | ... | assistant to producer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1982) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1982) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1982) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- MCA Videocassette (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1982) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- MCA Videodisc (1982) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1983) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (1983) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1983) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- T&O Film (1984) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1984) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Universal Films of India (1985) (India) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA Television (1993) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- USA Network (1993) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- SPI International (1998) (Non-US) (tv)
- Universal Studios Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Australia) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Geneon Universal Entertainment (2009) (Japan) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (DVD)
- Fathom Events (2017) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Capelight Pictures (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Cinema (2018) (Japan) (tv) (cable television)
- Capelight Pictures (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- NBC Universal Entertainment (2019) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2021) (United States) (DVD)
- 7Mate (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- CIC Video (South Korea) (VHS)
- Elephant Films (2023) (France)
- TBS Superstation (United States) (tv)
- TNT (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Annie's Hallmark (special thanks to)
- B. Dalton Bookseller (special thanks to)
- Belgian Waffle (special thanks to)
- C. H. Baker (special thanks to)
- Canoga Park High School (special thanks to)
- Cheri's Boutique (special thanks to)
- Chinese Eating Place (special thanks to)
- Chipyard (special thanks to)
- Contempo Casuals (special thanks to)
- Crabtree & Evelyn (special thanks to)
- Elza Jewellers (special thanks to)
- Essex Clothing (special thanks to)
- Expanding Wall (special thanks to)
- Eyeglasses By Dr. Mast (special thanks to)
- Florsheim (special thanks to)
- Foot Locker (special thanks to)
- Full Moon/Asylum Records (original soundtrack album available on)
- High Times (thanks)
- Hot Dog On A Stick (special thanks to)
- House Of Almonds (special thanks to)
- Howe's Hallmark (special thanks to)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Joyce Selby Shoes (special thanks to)
- Kaboby (special thanks to)
- Kay's Jewelry (special thanks to)
- Lanz (special thanks to)
- Leatherbound (special thanks to)
- Leonetti Cine Rentals (Ultracam 35 camera provided by)
- Leonetti Cine Rentals (lenses and equipment provided by)
- Licorice Pizza (special thanks to)
- Malings (special thanks to)
- Mexican Dan (special thanks to)
- Mi-T-Mart (special thanks to)
- Michelson Food Services (caterer)
- Miller's Outpost (special thanks to)
- Mon Marte (special thanks to)
- Naturalizer West (special thanks to)
- Orange Julius (special thanks to)
- Orofino Jewelers (special thanks to)
- Pacific Theatres (special thanks to)
- Papa's Famous Hot Dogs (special thanks to)
- Pappagallo (special thanks to)
- Perry's Pizza (special thanks to)
- Potatoes, Potatoes (special thanks to)
- Pretzel Place (special thanks to)
- Radio Shack (special thanks to)
- Regal Shoes (special thanks to)
- Richman (special thanks to)
- Sandy Lane (special thanks to)
- Schafer and Sons Pianos (special thanks to)
- Sherman Oaks Galleria (special thanks to)
- Sir Fish & Chips (special thanks to)
- Slavick's Jewelers (special thanks to)
- Susie's Casuals (special thanks to)
- Swensen's (special thanks to)
- Swiss Jewelers (special thanks to)
- Tamara's (special thanks to)
- Tell Time (special thanks to)
- The Gap (special thanks to)
- The Home Shop (special thanks to)
- The Limited (special thanks to)
- The Music Box Shop (special thanks to)
- The New York Deli (special thanks to)
- The Phone Center (special thanks to)
- Van Nuys High School (special thanks to)
- Vince's Pet Shop (special thanks to)
- W. C. Chicken (special thanks to)
- Weisfield's (special thanks to)
- Windsor Fashions (special thanks to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A look at the lives and loves of a group of high school students. It's the final year of high school for Brad Hamilton who decides he should break up with his longtime girlfriend to play the field. He's at a loss however when she breaks up with him first. Jeff Spicoli continues to take delight in getting under the skin of his teacher, Mr. Hand. Others are looking for love, sex and just plain having a good time which, for the most part, they all seem to find though sometimes in unexpected places. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Fast Cars, Fast Girls, Fast Carrots...Fast Carrots? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,545,674, 15 Aug 1982 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First-time director Amy Heckerling said she was seeking to make a comedy that was less structured than conventional ones, and more like American Graffiti (1973) so that "if you woke up and found yourself living in the movie, you'd be happy. I wanted that kind of feel." See more » |
| Goofs | Mr. Hand tells the students that the Platt Amendment is an Amendment to the US Constitution and is vital in their daily lives. The Platt Amendment is neither a Constitutional Amendment nor is it important in Americans' daily lives. The Platt Amendment established Cuba as a US protectorate after the USA helped free Cuba from Spanish rule during the 1898 Spanish-American War. Furthermore, it was passed in 1901, not 1906 as he claims. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Merry Pranksters (1983). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Raised on the Radio See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Before the credits roll, brief scenes of the characters are shown listing what happened to them following the events of the movie: * Brad Hamilton - Made manager of MI-T-MART June 12. * Mike Damone - Busted for scalping Ozzy Osbourne tickets. Now works at 7-11. * Mr. Vargas - Switched back to coffee. * Linda Barrett - Attending college at Riverside. Now living with her Abnormal Psych Professor. * Rat and Stacy - Having a passionate love affair. But they still haven't gone all the way. * Mr. Hand - Convinced everyone is on dope. * Jeff Spicoli - Saved Brooke Shields from drowning. Blows reward money hiring Van Halen to play his Birthday Party. See more » |
| Quotes |
Jeff Spicoli:
What Jefferson was saying was, Hey! You know, we left this England place 'cause it was bogus; so if we don't get some cool rules ourselves - pronto - we'll just be bogus too! Get it? See more » |