Whiplash Quotes: Memorable Dialogues from the Gripping Film

There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job’.

I’d rather die drunk, broke at 34 and have people at a dinner table talk about me than live to be rich and sober at 90 and nobody remembered who I was.

I was there to push people beyond what’s expected of them. I believe that’s an absolute necessity.

The key is to just relax. Don’t worry about the numbers. Don’t worry about what the other guys are thinking. You’re here for a reason. Have fun.

The truth is I don’t think people understood what it was I was doing at Shaffer. I wasn’t there to conduct. Anyone can wave his arms and keep people in tempo.

I want to be one of the greats. And because I’m doing that, it’s gonna take up a lot of my time. And this is why I don’t think that we should be together.

You’re upset. You’re hurt. You’re probably feeling rather foolish, and you’re projecting. That is completely natural. Now, get your things and get out.

I can handle the truth. It’s the lies that drive you crazy. When you can’t even trust the person who’s supposed to be telling you the truth, who can you trust?

Do you choose to take on the incredible challenge that is being a truly great musician? Or do you want to hide here, content to mediocrity? It’s your choice.

Never let the fear of failure stop you from chasing your dreams. Even if you fail, you’ve still learned something. And that’s the key to improvement.

There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job’. – Terence Fletcher

I’d rather die drunk, broke at 34 and have people at a dinner table talk about me than live to be rich and sober at 90 and nobody remember who I was. – Andrew

There’s a difference between rushing and dragging. – Terence Fletcher

If you want the part, earn it! – Terence Fletcher

Truth is, I don’t think people understand what it is you do. – Nicole

Maybe you’re just not as good as you think you are. – Jim

I was there to push people beyond what’s expected of them. – Terence Fletcher

You think I’m fucking stupid? I know it wasn’t your best. – Terence Fletcher

It’s not quite my tempo. – Terence Fletcher

I’d rather die drunk, broke at 34, and have people at a dinner table talk about me than live to be rich and sober at 90 and nobody remember who I was. – Andrew

Stay on my fucking tempo! – Terence Fletcher

You’re no Buddy Rich. – Terence Fletcher

If you deliberately sabotage my band, I’ll gut you like a pig. – Terence Fletcher

I wanted the best because I thought that’s what being a musician was about. – Andrew

You’re a self-righteous prick! – Andrew

You can’t just start playing whatever you want, whenever you want. – Terence Fletcher

The next time you mess with my band, you?re done. – Terence Fletcher

If you want to tell a story, come with some attitude, man. – Terence Fletcher

Your job is to support the soloist, not to be the soloist. – Jim

There is no room for fear or nerves in this band room, son. – Terence Fletcher

There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job’.

I’d rather die drunk, broke at 34 and have people at a dinner table talk about me than live to be rich and sober at 90 and nobody remembered who I was.

I’m here for a reason!

I push people beyond what?s expected of them. I believe that?s an absolute necessity.

I never really had a Charlie Parker. But I tried.

If you want the part, earn it!

Either you’re a one or you’re a two.

When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.

Why would you sabotage my band? I will gut you like a pig!

Would you like to play in my band?

I was there to push people beyond what’s expected of them. I believe that is an absolute necessity.

When you’re in my band, you’re family.

Music is my life, man. And you?re going to destroy it.

I don’t think people understood what it was I was doing at Shaffer. I wasn?t there to conduct. I was there to push people beyond what’s expected of them.

You think I’m f*cking retarded? No, Downbeat, you are.

You think I’m like a double rainbow to you, don?t you? I’m not.

You are a worthless, friendless, faggot-lipped little piece of shit whose mommy ran out on daddy when she figured out he wasn’t Eugene O’Neill, and who is now weeping and slobbering all over my drum set like a f*cking nine-year old girl!

I guess maybe you don?t have it.

Were you rushing or were you dragging?

Now are you a rusher or are you a dragger or are you gonna be ON MY F*CKING TIME?