Almost Famous Coming of Age Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Almost Famous.

Quote #4

ELAINE: Don't take drugs!

Elaine's motherly quip appears again in a note passed on by the concierge at the Tempe hotel—played hilariously by Eric Stonestreet, now famous for his role as Cam in Modern Family.

Quote #5

WILLIAM: Actually I'm sixteen.
PENNY LANE: Me too. Isn't it funny? The truth just sounds different.
WILLIAM: I'm fifteen.

William reveals his true age to Penny pretty much from the get-go. It turns out Penny isn't much older than he is... but the world of rock and roll sure makes them grow up quickly.

Quote #6

WILLLIAM: How 'bout Stillwater?

Doing his darnedest to put on his grown-man-voice on the phone for Ben Fong-Torres, William tries valiantly to seem older than he is. When Ben finally meets the 15-year-old William in person in the Rolling Stone offices at the end of the film, all he can do is laugh.