“I've been called a smart ass many times and given the same response "I'd rather be known as a smart ass than a dumb ass”
“...because being a smart-ass is always preferable to being a dumb-ass.”
“Gee, thanks Dad. I promise to be a good boy and play nice with the other kids.(Kyrian)Smart ass.(Julian)Better than a dumb ass.(Kyrian)”
“Booth: "You're a smart ass, you know that?"Brennan: "Objectively I'd say I'm very smart, although it has nothing to do with my ass.”
“…if you’re going to be a smart ass you should start with being smart, otherwise, you’re really just an ass.”
“I was a smart-ass, born and raised. This had been my curse and would continue to be so.”