This isn't life, it's just stuff. And it's become more important to you than living. Well, honey, that's just nuts.
My name is Lester Burnham. This is my neighborhood; this is my street; this is my life. I am 42 years old; in less than a year I will be dead. Of course I don't know that yet, and in a way, I am dead already.
Lester Burnham
Look at me, jerking off in the shower — this will be the high point of my day. It's all downhill from here.
Lester Burnham
That's my wife, Carolyn. See the way the handle on her pruning shears matches her gardening clogs? That's not an accident.
Lester Burnham
Janie's a pretty typical teenager. Angry, insecure, confused. I wish I could tell her that's all going to pass, but I don't want to lie to her.
Lester Burnham
Both my wife and daughter think I'm this gigantic loser and they're right, I have lost something.
Lester Burnham
I'm not exactly sure what it is but I know I didn't always feel this... sedated. But you know what?
Lester Burnham
It's never too late to get it back.
Lester Burnham
You're one to talk, you bloodless, money-grubbing freak.
Lester Burnham
1970 Pontiac Firebird. The car I've always wanted and now I have it. I rule!
Lester Burnham
This isn't life, it's just stuff. And it's become more important to you than living. Well, honey, that's just nuts.
Lester Burnham
I'm just an ordinary guy with nothing to lose.
Lester Burnham
I want to look good naked!
Lester Burnham
I didn't lose my job. It's not like 'Whoops! Where did my job go?' I quit.
Lester Burnham
It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself.
Lester Burnham