Quotes of: Fellow-americans Keyword

Movies give me an opportunity to go places. I'm not only a Swede but an American, not just a man of my time, but I've been living 2,000 years ago-and not just in a new country, America, but in the Holy Land, too.

Max von Sydow

I only drive in movies. I know that's very weird to hear for an American. I have a weird relationship with it. I know how to drive, but I never went to take the test.

Penelope Cruz

I remember my first taste of American big movies was 'Ghost Rider.' I'm in two little scenes. But for those two little scenes they had 400 extras, upside-down stunt cars, and a fire brigade.

Rebel Wilson

In movies, there are some things the French do that Americans are increasingly incapable of doing. One is honoring the complexities of youth. It's a quiet, difficult undertaking, requiring subtlety in a filmmaker and perception and patience from us.

Wesley Morris

I think as an American society, when we're paying too many taxes or dealing with war, we don't want to see sad things at the movies.

Zoe Saldana

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