Act I, Scene 1 — Leslie's Introduction
from Parks and Recreation
Written by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Leslie Knope introduces herself and her deep-seated passion for the American political system. Despite her grand ambitions and love for the 'majesty' of government, she is revealed to be working in a cramped office in Pawnee, Indiana.
LESLIE: Some people say that politics is show business for ugly people. I disagree. It's show business for real people -- people whose talents aren't dancing and singing, but rather talking and talking. I just... I love the majesty of the political system. I live for it. I would say that my greatest
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