John Barton Quotes in Looking for Alibrandi (2000)

John Barton: If I could be anything but what I am, I would be tomorrow. If I could be what my father wants me to be, then maybe I could stay for that, too. If I could be what you want me to be, I'd want to stay. But I am what I am, and all I want is freedom.

John Barton: I'm joining the Young Libs.

Josie Alibrandi: I didn't know you were political.

John Barton: My father's into job security.

Josie Alibrandi: What? Being the leader of the Liberal party?

John Barton: I've learned a great deal from you, Brant. If I weren't an honest man, I might be able to use it.