All Quotes

"“I never operated with a complex—as a woman, as a black woman, as a black. But instead, as a person in business. We knew there were problems, but I could not let that be a deterrent to me.”"

"I’m constantly looking for new ways to reach people"

"So we’ve had a youth centre down in Masiphumelele for years. But we realised that we were missing young men aged between 17 and 29. So we have built a health park alongside the youth centre, basically it’s a gym with all the latest equipment."

"So the message now is: ‘get ripped, get prepped.’ You know, if you want to look gorgeous, if you wanna be attractive, build your muscles, but have a healthy penis too."

"And in the middle of the health park, we still have the sexual reproductive health clinic"

"Plus a mental health support component. We are seeing a ton of mental health difficulties post-COVID. So just some basic support. Somebody who can sit next to you and say: ‘I see you, I feel your pain. If you are using substances, can you use less? If you’re smoking, can you smoke less?’ We’re trying to address the non-communicable diseases as well."

"There is an epidemic of obesity now. So we are trying to say to young women: ‘this BMI [Body Mass Index] is going to get you into trouble. What can we do, sister? How can we help you? What’s your diet? Can we advise around the dietary side?’ You know, gentle engagement around non-communicable diseases"

"To be honest, I’m 62, so I kind of feel like my career is – with the lens that the glass is half full – that I am at a career summit somehow. I suppose I’ve been quite reflective in thinking what has been achieved and what still needs to be done."

"Everyone needs a mentor… I do too"

"Sue and Lou: Where'd they come from?"

"Anna: Everyone chipped in. As a surprise."

"Larry: Hey, where's the sheriff? [Tom is nowhere to be seen, and it is almost time to go]"

"Anna: He was out all night looking for Juan and his mother."

"Sophia: Did he find them?"

"Anna: No. But he's going to meet us in Austin later."

"Cookie: Where's Kate? [Everyone looks around in confusion. Kate isn't there either]"

"Larry: If she doesn't show up, we forfeit! It's hard enough playing without Juan!"

"[Just then, Kate comes running down the street, surprising everyone]"

"Kate: What are you all staring at? Let's get going. We need time to warm up!"

"[The children, their parents, Anna and just about everybody else in town pile into their cars and head to Austin]"

"[A little more than an hour later, the caravan of cars from Elma reach Austin. A pregame parade is going on around Austin Stadium that day. The Austin Knights drive side-by-side in expensive convertibles, their fans cheering them on as they go]"

"Polly's Mother: We look like a buncha hicks compared to the Knights."

"Cookie: I hate to break it to ya, babe. But we are a bunch of hicks."

"[After a while, the two teams reach the stadium and take to the field. The Knights begin their warmups]"

"Kate: They don't look so hot."

"Larry: They frighten me."

"Tak: Visualize a victory."

"Larry: I'd rather visualize a pizza."

"[Anna walks over and waves the children into a huddle]"

"Anna: No matter how you do out there. I want you children to know that we're proud of you. Warm you, you guys!"

"[The children run onto the field and begin kicking a ball around. The Knights stop practicing to watch. This time they don't laugh. The children from Elma have gotten better since the last time they play them. Much better]"

"Jay: Where's the coach?"

"Anna: I'm the coach."

"Jay: I mean Palmer."

"Anna: He'll be here."

"[Jay glances out on the field, searching for Juan Morales. He isn't there]"

"Jay: Where's your star player?"

"Anna: Everyone on our team is a star!"

"Jay: We'll just see about that. We've had a tradition around these parts. Coaches make wagers before the game."

"Anna: What are we betting for?"

"Jay: I'd hate to take your money. But I wouldn't say no to a kiss."

"Anna: That's none of your affair. But if we win, you kiss our mascot. [She points to Ernie the goat, who is munching on a pile of garbage]"

"[Upset, Jay shouts to his team]"

"Jay: You better not lose!"

"[Just then, the referee's whistle blows. The ref has just placed the ball at Kate's feet. The game has begun]"

"[Kate kicks the ball to her right, passing it to Nick. Nick traps the ball with his instep and immediately passes it back to Kate. At once, the Knights charge at her]"

"[Kate swerves and slices the ball to Jeffrey with a clumsy and effective banana kick. Her spirits soar. It isn't the best kick in the world, but it works]"

"Ed: Hey, my boy's real! [The other parents turn around, surprised to see that Kate's father, Ed, has come along after all. And he is wearing a clean shirt, as well]"

"Cookie: Look who showed up."

"[Back on the field, Jeffrey is too slow. Jay Huffler, Jr., a Knight forward, intercepts the ball Kate has just passed. His teammates cover him, and now they drive the ball across Big Green territory toward the goal. As he is close enough, he forward kicks the ball past Larry and scores]"