Quotes of: American-television Keyword

Carolyn Burnham: Are you trying to look unattractive? Jane Burnham: Yes. Carolyn Burnham: Well, congratulations. You've succeeded admirably.

American Beauty

Brad Dupree: Got a minute? Lester Burnham: [Phony, overly polite voice] For you, Brad, I've got five!

American Beauty

Buddy Kane: In order to be successful, one must project an image of success at all times.

American Beauty

Ricky Fitts: She's not your friend. She's just someone you use to feel better about yourself.

American Beauty

Ricky Fitts: [after Ricky's dad beats him up] Mom, I'm leaving. Barbara Fitts: Okay. Wear a raincoat.

American Beauty

Lester Burnham: This isn't life! This is just stuff! And it's become more important to you than living!

American Beauty

[Seeing Lester and the two Jim's jogging] Colonel Frank Fitts: What is this? The fucking Gay Pride parade?

American Beauty

Ricky Fitts: Anything new in the world, Dad? Colonel Frank Fitts: This country is going straight to hell!

American Beauty

Ricky Fitts: So, do you party? Lester Burnham: Excuse me? Ricky Fitts: Do you get high?

American Beauty

Lester Burnham: So, Janie, how was school? Jane Burnham: It was okay. Lester Burnham: Just okay? Jane Burnham: No, Dad, it was spectacular.

American Beauty

Angela Hayes: I was hoping you'd give me a bath. I'm very, very dirty.

American Beauty

Lester Burnham: Well you know what? I've changed! And the new me whacks off when he feels horny!

American Beauty

Dominic Cattano: Success. It's got enemies. You can be successful and have enemies or you can be unsuccessful and have friends.

American Gangster

Chinese General: It's not in my best interest to say this Frank, but quitting while you're ahead, is not the same as quitting.

American Gangster

Detective Richie Roberts: The number one fear of people isn't dying, it's public speaking.

American Gangster

[from trailer] Detective Richie Roberts: Frank Lucas is the most dangerous man walking the streets of our city.

American Gangster

Frank Lucas: What's with this outfit? You know what it says? You wanna know what it says? Arrest me!

American Gangster

Frank Lucas: I sell a product that's better than the competition at a price that's less than the competition.

American Gangster

Curt Henderson: Someone wants me. Someone roaming the streets, wants ME... Will you turn the corner?

American Graffiti

Steve Bolander: Where are you going? It's awfully early in the morning. Curt Henderson: [pause] I have a dentist appointment.

American Graffiti

John Milner: If you ever get tired of going steady with somebody that ain't around, I'm up for grabs.

American Graffiti