How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Almost Famous.
Quote #7
RUSSELL: When did you get so professional?
William finally corners Russell and surprises him with a series of sophisticated questions about life, love, and music. The fact that William is not taken seriously by the band—or by Penny Lane—begins to weigh on him.
Quote #8
WILLIAM: Sweet? Where do you get off? Where do you get sweet? I am dark and mysterious and pissed off, and I could be very dangerous to all of you… I am the enemy!
In love with Penny and frustrated by the fact that no one takes him seriously, William finally loses his temper. He realizes that he has a certain amount of power as a rock critic, and he finally threatens to use it.
Quote #9
William, hopelessly in love, watches as Penny gets her stomach pumped to the tune of "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder.
He can't even legally drive, but William has already saved someone's life. For all her overprotectiveness, maybe Elaine is sort of right about some things. This is a tough situation for anyone to be let, let alone a couple of teenagers.