Malcolm in the Middle (TV Series)
Reese Joins the Army: Part 1 (2004)
Justin Berfield: Reese
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Quotes
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Sgt. Hendrix : I want you to explain to these recruits how the worst soldier in the unit has managed to put them all to shame.
Reese : I just stopped thinking. I figured out that using my brain was the whole problem, not just here, but my entire life. If I just do exactly what I'm told, and nothing else, then everything gets easy. It's not even a question of smart or dumb. You just turn yourself into a tool. I'm much happier that way. I'm the world's happiest tool.
Sgt. Hendrix : You must be proud of yourself, son.
Reese : I don't know if I am or not. I'm waiting for you to tell me.
Sgt. Hendrix : [his voice begins to break with emotion] My God! A soldier like you comes along once in a thousand years.
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Sgt. Hendrix : Are you sure you're 18?
Reese : Yes, and here's the I.D. to prove it.
[shows him a fake I.D]
Sgt. Hendrix : All right then, Private Jetson.
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Reese : [about to get his first Army haircut] OK, I was thinking something like this lifeguard. Is there a straight guy version of that, cause that would be perfect for me.
