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Preston Meyers is the protagonist in the 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait, played by actor Ethan Embry. In the film Preston has one night to tell the girl of his dreams, Amanda Beckett, who is also the most popular girl in school, that he is in love with her.

School
Preston in is in a handful of school activities. Listed in his yearbook is the following: literary journalism, honor society, and swimming. Preston plans to attended Dartmouth. His yearbook quote is "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes", by Thoreau. It is also used in the Kurt Vonnegut novel Welcome to the Monkey House.

Personality
Preston is an optimistic character. He is very ambitious, so much that he leaves the day after graduation to get a head start on classes in Boston. He best friend is the pessimistic redhead, that people question if she went to their school, Denise Fleming. Whom he dated for a week in eighth grade. He often expresses his belief in fate and soulmates. Preston is also a very kind patient individual that calmly deals with the more agitating members of his class, like the character "Reminiscing Guy".

Interest
It is expressed Preston is an avid reader and big Kurt Vonnegut fan. In fact, the reason he is leaving the day after graduation, is to attended a writing workshop with the author. He also has a minor interest in Barry Manilow. Preston hears Manilow's song " Mandy" playing on the radio on his way to the big party and sees it as a sign that he needs to tell Amanda how he feels. Despite Denise's claims the song is about Manilow's dog. Meanwhile at the party, Preston is never seen drinkin,g or embarking in any other illegal activities that his classmates do.