40 Nick Miller Quotes from ‘New Girl’s’ Grumpy Yet Loving Chicagoan Bartender

Audiences root for the struggling Nick Miller, not only because of his charisma and obvious intelligence but also because we see a part of him in us. Many who loved the show were stepping deeper into adulthood and, like Miller, found themselves lost, confused, and left behind. Read these 40 quotes that give voice to the confused 30-something's experience.

"New Girl" became an extremely beloved show because of the original yet authentic personalities of the main characters. Nick Miller was just one of them, and audiences found themselves rooting for this bartender slash writer who seemed utterly lost in the world.

Miller, one of the four main characters that lived in the loft, had dropped out of law school only to become a barman and pursue a career in writing. However, his books appear poorly written, and his general ability to care for himself as an adult needs to be improved.

That being said, the character has a genuine sense of intelligence, determination, and depth that keeps the audience and his fellow roommates rooting for him. Eventually, he becomes the man he was always meant to be while maintaining his endearingly grumpy demeanor. Read 40 quotes by this charming writer.

Nick Miller and Schmidt with Miller’s quote: “You gave me a cookie, I gave you a cookie.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

Funny Nick Miller Quotes

“I moved to Los Angeles to get closer to whales so I could record them.” — Nick Miller

“I only wanna make a drink a coal miner would want. Straight forward. Honest. Something that says, ‘I work in a hole.'” — Nick Miller

"I really like when a rap song uses a choir. It makes me feel really happy with all those ladies’ voices coming and then the guy’s rapping. I think it’s awesome." — Nick Miller

“Pink robes are my catnip.” — Nick Miller

“You gave me a cookie, I gave you a cookie.” — Nick Miller

Nick Miller, with his quote: “I don’t know if Hogwarts is near San Diego. I’ve never heard of it.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

“When I work out, which isn’t often, I listen to Huey Lewis because it pumps me up.” — Nick Miller

“I can’t believe I’m the sober one. That’s actually never happened before in my life.” — Nick Miller

Not All There Nick Miller Quotes

“I’m not convinced I know how to read. I’ve just memorized a lot of words.” — Nick Miller

“I refuse to pay for the weefee.” — Nick Miller

Nick Miller and Schmidt with Miller’s quote: “I’m not convinced I know how to read. I’ve just memorized a lot of words.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

“I don’t know if Hogwarts is near San Diego. I’ve never heard of it.” — Nick Miller

“Is calling a girl ‘Shorty’ still cool?” — Nick Miller

Manchild Nick Miller Quotes

“Do I regret it? Yes. Would I do it again? Probably.” — Nick Miller

"I don't want the responsibility." — Nick Miller

“I am not a successful adult. I don’t eat vegetables and/or take care of myself.” — Nick Miller

Nick Miller, with his quote: “Do I regret it? Yes. Would I do it again? Probably.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

“I’d give you a hug, but my shirt smells pretty weird today.” — Nick Miller

“It’s perfectly fine to watch TV all day.” — Nick Miller

“I’ve done things. I wrote half a book about zombies!” — Nick Miller

Grumpy and Angry Nick Miller Quotes

“I hate doors!” — Nick Miller

Nick Miller, with his quote: “I like getting older. I feel like I'm finally aging into my personality.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

“No part of this conversation is making me wanna boil over with rage.” — Nick Miller

"People are the worst!" — Nick Miller

“I’ve never been an inspiration before…I don’t like this much responsibility.” — Nick Miller

“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? No, a summer’s day is not a [expletive]!” — Nick Miller

“I like getting older. I feel like I'm finally aging into my personality.” — Nick Miller

Quotes of Nick Miller’s Original Perspectives

Nick Miller, with his quote: “A bank is just a paper bag but with fancier walls.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

"Leprechauns are real." — Nick Miller

“What is money anyway? It’s just paper that some king on a mountain said was worth something. Gold I understand, it’s shiny.” — Nick Miller

“A bank is just a paper bag but with fancier walls.” — Nick Miller

Emotional and Heartbroken Nick Miller Quotes

"So many emotions." — Nick Miller

Nick Miller, Schmidt, and Winston Bishop, with Miller’s quote: “I fell in love with Jess the minute she walked through the door.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

“If we needed to talk about feelings, they would be called ‘talkings.’”— Nick Miller

"Nothing is ever truly broken." — Nick Miller

“I have decided to give up on women and put all of that energy into tomatoes.” — Nick Miller

"I'm on a real rollercoaster of emotions right now." — Nick Miller

"Sucks for me!" — Nick Miller

Nick Miller Doing Nick Miller Quotes

Nick Miller, with his quote: “If we needed to talk about feelings, they would be called ‘talkings.’” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

“I fell in love with Jess the minute she walked through the door.” — Nick Miller

“Turning lemonade into lemons since 1981.” — Nick Miller

"Adele's amazing." — Nick Miller

"Who cares? What's for dinner?" — Nick Miller

"I'm full Nick every day." — Nick Miller

Nick Miller and Jessica Day, with Miller’s quote: “Turning lemonade into lemons since 1981.” | Source: facebook.com/OfficialNewGirl

There were many celebrity guest stars on "New Girl," such as Zoe Lister-Jones, Taylor Swift, Justin Long, Megan Fox, Prince, and more.

That being said, these guests never outshone the charming nature of the main characters, and while Miller himself, played by Jake Johnson, captivated audiences, they were dearly enchanted by his "will-they won't-they" romance with the protagonist Jessica Day.

Find out more about this quirky teacher by reading these 62 Jessica Day quotes.