10 Amazingly Profound Quotes About Life From Richard Linklater Films
2. Pink - Dazed And Confused
"Well, all I’m saying is that I want to look back and say that I did I the best I could while I was stuck in this place. Had as much fun as I could while I was stuck in this place. Played as hard as I could while I was stuck in this place… Dogged as many girls as I could while I was stuck in this place."
Dazed and Confused is the first film that put Linklater on the map and it remains a cult classic today. The film manages to capture the spirit of youth probably better than any other film. The confusion, frustrating and jubilation that comes with being in between that child and adult stage of one's life.
Here, Pink reflects on the choices he made during his time stuck in small-town Texas and wouldn't change any of it. It's a great way of looking at things; just try to make the best of what you got and don't regret any of it.