Joel Higgins: Edward Stratton III

Quotes 

• Ricky Stratton : Dad, I've got a problem that's really bugging me.

  Edward Stratton III : What's her name?

  Ricky Stratton : Why do you always assume it's a girl? I've got other problems. It could be about school, or one of the guys.

  Edward Stratton III : Is it about school, or one of the guys?

  Ricky Stratton : No - it's about a girl.

• Ricky Stratton : I don't want her to change.

  Edward Stratton III : Rick, everything changes. In fact, the absurd man is he who never changes... I got that in a fortune cookie. Been waiting eight years to use it.

• Ricky Stratton : [on being friends with his teammate]  Her falling in love with me is gonna change all that.

  Edward Stratton III : Does it have to?

  Ricky Stratton : Sure - if I go out to the mound for a conference, she's liable to hug me or something.

• Edward Stratton III : She's not the first girl to succumb to your charms.

  Ricky Stratton : Why am I cursed with this animal magnetism? What is it that draws women to... the Ricker?

  Edward Stratton III : Well, I think we can rule out humility.

• Edward Stratton III : I said, "Svetlana, I really value our relationship - but if you try to make it romantic, we might lose our friendship... Now, please put me down."

• Edward Stratton III : That's a pretty dress, too - great color.

  Billie : Well, the color's OK - but I like this dress 'cause it's long enough to hide the scabs on my knees.

• Edward Stratton III : I'm very flattered that you like me - but, uh... have you considered the fact that I'm three times older than you?

  Billie : So what? We could still have a lot of good years together before you croak.