How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Almost Famous.
Quote #4
RUSSELL: We play for the fans, not the critics.
When William first encounters Stillwater, Russell and the rest of the band make it abundantly clear that they aren't there to talk to a rock writer—or "the enemy," as Jeff Bebe calls him. The members of Stillwater eventually lose touch with this mission, however, as they fight amongst themselves over relative popularity and struggle with the pressures of the spotlight. They forget the very reason why they are there to play in the first place.
Quote #5
RUSSELL: And you can tell Rolling Stone magazine that my last words were…I'm on drugs!
From the rooftop of the Topeka party house, Russell makes a bold claim. Apparently "I dig music" isn't the right choice for LSD-soaked last words. Here, Russell falls victim to the drug scene that crippled so many great musicians of the era.
Quote #6
LESTER: Tell him it's a think piece about a mid-level band struggling with their own limitations in the harsh face of stardom.
Lester knows exactly what kind of story Rolling Stone wants: a pseudo-intellectual critique of the band itself, rather than an honest, imaginative discussion of the music.