“- Nashville Director: What's the trouble, Buddy?
- Charles Hardin 'Buddy' Holly: The trouble is, y'all want us to play Hillbilly - and that's just not what we play.
- Nashville Producer: I guess this kid just don't like Elvis Presley.
- Charles Hardin 'Buddy' Holly: Hey, I like Elvis fine...! But I'm Buddy Holly.”

Gary Busey - Charles Hardin 'Buddy' Holly

- David St. Hubbins: Can you play a bass line like Nigel used to on "Big Bottom"? Can you double that? You might recall the line's in fifths.
- Viv Savage: Oh yeah, I've got two handshere.
Michael McKean - David St. Hubbins
David Kaff - Viv Savage

“If you want to understand what it's like to be a child, you need to learn to play.”
Michael Welch - Artim

“Gentleman, you know the ground rules. So shake hands and let's have a good, clean ballgame.”
Michael A. Lynch - Chief Umpire

“I know your coaches would go out there to have fun or to fulfill your dream. I am asking that you win this one for me. Yeah! Win this one for Gus Cantrell! So let's stay loose, have fun, and let's go out there and take a bite out of the big team's ass!”

Scott Bakula - Gus Cantrell