F.C. De Kampioenen (TV Series)

Vogelvrij (1990)

Johny Voners: Xavier Waterslaeghers

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Quotes 

• Bieke : Chinese takeaway? We're not used to that from you, are we mister Boma?

  Balthasar "the Ball" Boma : I have to go to a reception and I don't have time for supper.

  Pico : Tell you what. The Ball can't be thrown out by anyone. You see, nobody wants him.

  Xavier : The Ball has an affair with himself but he deserves better, you know.

• Xavier : [they lie in Dimitri's car]  What is it? Do you want a goodnight kiss?

  Pico : No, but I never thought I'd sleep with you.

  Xavier : What are you doing?

  Pico : This is a picture of Doortje. When I was in the army, I gave it a kiss every night. I hated the army. I hated it!

  Xavier : [laconically, being a corporal himself]  You have no idea. Give me that. Yeah, she looks good.

  Pico : She had long hair at the time.

  Xavier : And freckles. Here's a picture of Carmen on our honeymoon.

  Pico : Benidorm?

  Xavier : Blankenberge. You do see the boardwalk in the background, don't you? That's no rock, right?

  Pico : Yeah, yeah. Now I see it. Good times, uh? Anyway, for now, good night.

  Xavier : [kissing each other's picture]  Hold on!

• Xavier : [drunk, about his night shift at the barracks]  I've made them sweat, uh. Those ordinary soldiers. With an iron... What do you call it?

  Oscar : Discipline?

  Xavier : Fist - An iron fist. They got to see or hear me from afar or...

  Oscar : Smell?

  Xavier : Recognize - Or they've already gone. But then again, that's good for... What do you call it?

  Oscar : For their discipline?

  Xavier : For their authority. You're a coach, Kampioen. You know that you need... What do you call it?

  Oscar : Authority?

  Xavier : Discipline - Between the players. If not, there's a revolution.

  Pascale : Oscar. I've served dinner three times already. Are you making fun of me?

  Xavier : There you go. That's what I call discipline.

• Pico : Good evening, everyone.

  Oscar : Our star. With a pack of fries.

  Pascale : Got bad marks, Pico?

  Pico : I'd like to eat in peace and quiet, Pascale. Without the nagging of women on my mind.

  Pascale : Is it the women's fault again?

  Pico : Excuse me but eventually everything I do is wrong.

  Bieke : Pico, drink something. It's on me.

  Pico : Well give me a beer, Bieke.

  Oscar : That's not your habit. Don't forget you have to play tomorrow.

  Pico : Don't worry. I'll be there, Kampioen.

  Bieke : Being there is not enough. The captain of the team must score goals.

  Pico : If you support me.

  Oscar : His wife can support him. What's that all about?

  Xavier : [enters the cafe]  Am I interrupting?

  Pascale : No, come in. Did Carmen give you fries?

  Bieke : If you want a fork, you should come and get it.

  Xavier : Sure. Or my fries will get dirty because of my hands.

  Pico : Xavier. May I invite you?

  Xavier : [sits with Pico at the table]  Kampioen. Don't you have a candle for us here? I'm all romance.

  Pascale : Everywhere except for at home, right?

  Xavier : Home's not talked about. I'd like to eat in peace and quiet.

• Xavier : [advanced drunken state, holds a bird cage with a parakeet in it]  It's yours 'cause I'm late for dinner. A parakeet. He can talk, the salesman said.

  [no comment from Carmen] 

  Xavier : You're not into parakeets, uh?

  Carmen : Three hours.

  Xavier : Three hours? No, he's four months old.

  Carmen : Three hours late.

  Xavier : I had to work overtime. Sergeant De Kr......

  Carmen : I just called the barracks.

  Xavier : Really?

  Carmen : And I asked for Sergeant Waterslaeghers. Do you know what they answered?

  Xavier : Yes. Err, no.

  Carmen : That *Corporal Waterslaeghers* had been gone for more than two hours and that *the corporal* failed his exam.

  Xavier : No wonder. My own section thwarted me in the assault drills. "Sneak", I shouted. But they all lifted their arse on purpose. I had bad luck.

  Carmen : You didn't prepare yourself.

  Xavier : Sure, I did not prepare myself...

  Carmen : Sir would rather spend his days with soccer. If you'd only be good at it. But no. They put you in goal 'cause you can't play.

  Xavier : I'm a good goalkeeper.

  Carmen : Yet you're not a Sergeant. Liar!

  Xavier : Next time I'll...

  Carmen : There will be no next time. You know that very well.

  Xavier : I want to become a Sergeant. But apparently the military doesn't.

  Carmen : 'Cause they can't do anything with you.

  Xavier : Sshht. The neighbors.

  [waves his right arm up and down to silence Carmen] 

  Carmen : Look at that. You're starting to act like your bird already. That's not a bad idea. Then you can *fly*.

  Xavier : That beast will be scared of people for the rest of its life.

  Carmen : Then you can even *fly outside*.

  Xavier : [on himself and his bird]  Carmen, please. We've not eaten all day.

  Carmen : Out! I don't want to see you until you've earned your stars.

  [slams the door] 

  Xavier : [through the keyhole]  I'll steal someone else's!