I used to be smart, but now I'm just stupid. Brad, dear, who was it that said..."A man of...

Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: I used to be smart, but now I'm just stupid. Thurston Howell: Brad, dear, who was it that said..."A man of genius has seldom been ruined but by himself"? Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: [quietly; to himself] ... Samuel Johnson... Thurston Howell: It was the lovely Samuel Johnson! Who also spoke of a fellow "who was not only dull... but a cause of dullness in others." Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: "The cause of dullness in others." Thurston Howell: Picky picky! Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: Let me tell you this; Samuel Johnson never had his life shit on... and taken from him, and his money stolen! Who took his life and his money? His parents? His mommy, and daddy? Make him live this life like this... A man of genius who gets shit on as a child!... and that scars! That hurts! Have you ever been hit by lightning? It hurts. It doesn't happen to everyone. It's an electrical charge. It finds its way across the universe... and it lands in your body, and your head! And as for ruined, but by himself... not if his parents took his freaking life... and his money, and tell you to do this... and to do that, and if you don't... Smiling Peanut Patron #1: Your parents took your money you won on that game show? Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: Yes! They did. [to Thurston] Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: What does that mean, a spoke in the wheel? Thurston Howell: Things go round and round, don't they? Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: Yes, they do... They do. But I'll make my dreams come true. Thurston Howell: Sounds sad as a weeping willow. Quiz Kid Donnie Smith: I used to be smart. But now I'm just stupid. Thurston Howell: [raising his glass] Shall we drink to that?

between Jimmy and some very special kids... and we hope there's 30 more years of watching that happen. I'm Jimmy Gator. Donald W. Winnicott. 1911 . North America. South America. The answer is four. The answer is 22. Gravity. The answer is The Life of Samuel Johnson. I don't care what your last bank statement is. Let's go. You should have done that 10 minutes ago. - We need more dog food. - Talk in the car. - Look, I got a serious audition today. - Are you lonely? - That one too? - I need this one. Well, let me tell you. I don't understand why you need four bags of books to go to school. There's no reason for this many backpacks. - Be ready at 2:00. - 30. I told you I got an audition. I won't be here till 2:00. Get your stuff. Come on. Gotta go. Love you. - Love you too. - Okay. Donnie, do you have an answer? I do, Jimmy. Prometheus. It is! Donnie, how does it feel? It's pretty exciting. Bet you don't get many people my age getting braces. You were so cute on that game show. Bet you can't answer any questions now, though, huh? Ha, ha! - So we're all set to go, Donnie. - Good. - I'll see you tomorrow morning. - Okay. - Bye. - You're running around like crazy. I'm gonna be late for work. Hey. It's the Quiz Kid, Donnie Smith. Hello, hello. - How's today, then? - Fucking bullshit is what this is. Fucking regrets. And we do these things, move through this life. I'm gonna need your help, Phil. You got to help me on something today. I'll take care. Anything, Earl. Well, you're his doctor, and that's why. Tell me something. Tell me something. He needs more pills. He needs more-- Fuck it. He needs more pills, and I need some answers... so I'm coming to see you. Morning, Linda. I love you, my darling. I'll be back in a while, Phil. I have to do some things... and I have to see something, and I'll be back. Fuck. Fuck, fuck, fuck. Press one to hear... this person's personal description of themselves... and two to leave a personal message of your own. Well, hello. This is Jim. I work in law enforcement. I'm an officer for the LAPD... and work out of the North Hollywood district. I love my job, and I love to go to the movies. I try to stay physically fit. My job demands it. I'm getting up there, though. "I'm 32 years old, and I'm 6'2" tall, and I weigh about 180... if that's important to you. I'm really interested in meeting someone special who likes quiet things. My life is very stressful, and I hope to have a relationship that is very calm... and undemanding and loving... so if you are this person, please leave me a message at box number 82. Thank you. So much violence... but that's the way of the world. Good luck, as always. Serve and protect and all that other blah, blah, blah on the side of the car. Let me tell you something. This is not an easy job.