- Matt Amsterdam: Mom?
- Laura Amsterdam: What is it honey, I'm in a hurry.
- Matt Amsterdam: I was wondering if I could move my room to the attic?
- Laura Amsterdam: Where'd you get that idea?
- Matt Amsterdam: Well, it's just so my room is so small and I'll get more privacy up in the attic.
- Laura Amsterdam: No, honey, don't be ridiculous, it's out of the question.
- Matt Amsterdam: But why?
- Laura Amsterdam: I said no.
- Matt Amsterdam: [he throws the towel] That's not fair! How come I never get anything I want? Greg gets to stay up late, Pam gets her own phone line!
- Laura Amsterdam: Look, honey, I know it's frustrating, but you won't be twelve forever. Pretty soon you'll be able to do everything your brother and sister are doing.
- Matt Amsterdam: I don't want to be twelve. I hate being the youngest.
- Laura Amsterdam: Sorry, that's the way it is. That's reality, Matt.