Right on seloco!
I can attest that the departure from SNA and many other airports such as Oakland which require a level off shortly after takeoff as well as a 200 knot speed restriction due to being under Class B airspace (although I know a lot of guys that ignore this restriction) can require some aggresive throttle movements form the pilot. It can be especially fun when the aircraft is light and wants to go up like a homesick angel, trying to accomplish the level off with a speed restriction smoothly can be challenging.