Memorable quotes for
Starter for 10 (2006)

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Brian Jackson: [Spencer gives tape to Brian] Wow, thanks Spence'.
Spencer: God, Its only a tape dont get all gay about it!

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Alice Harbinson: You're a general-knowledge god.

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Rebecca Epstein: Brian, are you trying to flirt?
Brian Jackson: [embarrassed] No.

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Rebecca Epstein: Happy New Year, Brian.
Brian Jackson: Happy New Year, Alice.
Rebecca Epstein: Alice?

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Brian Jackson: Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be clever. Some people are born clever, same way some people are born beautiful. I'm not one of those people.

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Brian Jackson: I admit it. I'd made some mistakes. Okay, some big mistakes. Loads of them. But you can't hide in your room forever feeling sorry for yourself. It's not practical. At some point, you've got to get back out there, face up to things, and confront your demons. Ever since I can remember, I'd wanted to be clever. Some people are born clever, same way some people are born beautiful. I'm not one of those people. I'm going to have to work at it, put in the effort, and if I mess it up, I'll learn from it. Besides, sometimes it's not about knowing the right answer. Sometimes it's about asking the right questions.

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Tone: Are you shagging her then?
Brian Jackson: It's platonic.
Spencer: What does that mean?
Tone: Means she won't let him shag her.

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Brian Jackson: Got an announcement to make. I'm gonna be on University Challenge.
Julie Jackson: What a relief. I thought you were gonna say you were gay.

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Brian Jackson: Can you tell me what year it is?
Waiter: 1985.
Brian Jackson: [laughing] No, I know what year it is. I meant, what year is the wine?
Waiter: 1985.

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Brian Jackson: Sometimes it's not about knowing the right answer.

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Julie Jackson: The people that really care about you don't mind if you make mistakes.

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