Mr. James Dowd: Everything you're ashamed of, all the parts of yourself that you keep secret, everything you want to change about yourself - it's who you are. That's your power. Deny it and you're nothing.
Malik Washburn: Mom, I'm talented.
Malik's Mom: And who in the world told you you were so special?
Malik Washburn: You did.
Malik Washburn: I have talent. I AM special.
Malik's Mom: And who on Earth told you that?
Malik Washburn: You did.