I'm Just a Toy
from Toy Story
Written by Joss Whedon, rew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Trapped in Sid's room, Woody tries to snap Buzz out of an existential crisis after Buzz realizes he is not a real Space Ranger. The two rivals find common ground and mutual respect through their shared love for their owner, Andy.
BUZZ: You were right all along. I'm not a Space Ranger. I'm just a toy. A stupid little insignificant toy.
WOODY: Whoa, hey -- wait a minute. Being a toy is a lot better than being a Space Ranger.
BUZZ: Yeah, right.
WOODY: No, it is. Look, over in that house is a kid who thinks you are the greatest,
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