„This American system of ours … call it Americanism, call it capitalism, call it what you like, gives to each and every one of us a great opportunity if we only seize it with both hands and make the most of it.“

— Al Capone
„It’s called the American Dream, 'cause you have to be asleep to believe it.“
— George Carlin
„This song is called American Idiot! It's about me.“
— Billie Joe Armstrong