School of Rock2003

Tomika:
Mr. S, I don't think I can sing.

Dewey:
What're you talkin' about? C'mere.

Dewey:
Listen, Tomika, what's going on? What do you mean, you can't sing?

Tomika:
I don't feel good. I feel sick. Just let Alicia and Marta do it.

Dewey:
No! They can't sing like you can, I need you in the chorus! What is it, are you nervous?

[Tomika nods]

Dewey:
Yeah? Why? What are you afraid of?

Tomika:
They're gonna laugh at me.

Dewey:
What? Why would they laugh at you?

Tomika:
I dunno. 'Cause I'm fat?

Dewey:
Tomika... Hey, you've got something everybody wants: You've got talent, girl! You have an incredible singing voice, and I'm not just saying that. You've heard of Aretha Franklin, right? Okay, she's a big lady. But when she starts singing, she blows people's minds! Everybody wants to party with Aretha! And, uh, you know who else has a weight issue?

Tomika:
Who?

Dewey:
Me. But once I get up on stage and start rockin', people worship me! Because I'm sexy! And chubby, man.

Tomika:
Why aren't you on a diet?

Dewey:
Because I like to eat. Is that such a crime? Look, you know what? That's not even the point. The thing is, you're a rock star now. All you gotta do is just go out there and rock your heart out. People are gonna dig you, I swear. Let's go out there and show 'em what we got, what do you say?