The Last Starfighter - Facing Destiny and Embracing Change
Centauri:
Alex, Alex! You're walking away from history! History! Did Chris Columbus say he wanted to stay home? No! What if the Wright Brothers thought that only birds should fly? And did Galoka think that the Yulus were too ugly to save?
Alex Rogan: [confused]
Who's Galoka?
Centauri: [realizing his mistake]
Never mind.
Alex Rogan:
Listen, Centauri. I'm not any of those guys, I'm a kid from a trailer park.
Centauri:
If that's what you think, then that's all you'll ever be!
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The Last Starfighter - Impending Invasion and Reluctant Heroes
Xur:
Hear me, Rylans! When the green moon of Galan is eclipsed, Ko-Dan Armada will invade! Very soon, we shall destroy you all. And not ever your mighty Starfighters will be able to save you!
Enduran: [defiantly]
We shall see, Xur! We shall see!
Centauri: [laughs, to Alex; mutters to himself, in the Starcar on the way back to Earth]
You still want to go? And miss all the excitement? Little brat! I invent the game, find the kid, drag him up there and he doesn't want to be a Starfighter, I give up!
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The Last Starfighter - Conflict Over Money and Talent in Gaming
Rylan Bursar:
Return the money, Centauri.
Centauri:
Return the money?! Are you delirious?! Do you know how long it took to invent the games? To merchandise them? To get them in the stores by Christmas?
Grig:
It must be terribly embarrassing for you and I do sympathize, however--
Centauri:
But I saw him fight! He could be the greatest Starfighter ever!
Alex Rogan:
That was just a game, Centauri!
Centauri:
A game! Well, you may have thought it was a game - but it was also a test! Aha, a test! Sent out across the universe to find those with the gift to be Starfighters. And here you are, my boy! Here you are!
Alex Rogan:
Right, here I am, about to be killed!
Centauri:
Killed! You don't seriously think it's dangerous, do you? Don't be silly! Trust me!
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The Last Starfighter - Delightful Welcome Among Friends
Rylan Bursar: [disgustedly]
Rrrr... E sanchay!
Centauri:
E sanchay! Onee mat swella! Preeta! Preeta!
Alex Rogan:
Centauri, what's going on?
Centauri:
He's just saying how delighted he is that you are here, and if there's anything that he can do to make your stay more enjoyable, just give him a ring.
Alex Rogan:
My stay! What are you talking about? Where are we?
Centauri:
Welcome to Rylos, my boy!
Alex Rogan:
Rylos! Wait a minute... you mean, you mean... like in the game?
Centauri: [muttering; out loud]
Oh, he's quick! He's quick! He's very quick! He's speechless! So long, Alex! Have fun! May the luck of the Seven Pillars of Gulu be with you at all times. Oh, someday these cheapskates will thank Centauri, trust me. BOOLA!
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The Last Starfighter - Fate and Surprises in Unexpected Encounters
Centauri:
The amusing thing about this is, it's all a big mistake. That particular Starfighter game was supposed to be delivered to Vegas, not some flea-speck trailer park in the middle of tumbleweeds and tarantulas. So it must be fate, destiny, blind chance, luck even, that brings us together. And as the poet said, "the rest is history.
Alex Rogan:
Where are you going? Where are you taking me?
Centauri: [singsong voice]
I told you, I want to save it for a surprise. Hey, are you kind of kid who reads the last page of a mystery first? Who pesters the magician to tell you his tricks? Who sneaks downstairs to peek at his Christmas presents? No, of course you're not. That's why I'm not gonna tell you!
Alex Rogan:
Oh, God.
Centauri:
Besides, I just love surprises, don't you?
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The Last Starfighter - Unexpected Encounter at the Arcade
Centauri:
Hello. Excuse me, son.
Alex Rogan:
Store's closed, mister.
Centauri:
I'm not here for cigarettes or bubble gum, my boy. Can you tell me the name of the person who broke the record on that game over there, and where I might find him?
Alex Rogan:
Alex Rogan, and you're lookin at him.
Centauri: [laughs]
Alex Rogan.
Alex Rogan:
Who are you?
Centauri:
Centauri's the name. I invented Starfighter, which is why I'm here.
Alex Rogan:
It is?
Centuari: [gestures toward the back seat of his car]
It is. We have to talk about a matter of utmost importance Step into my office.
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The Last Starfighter - Sacrifices for Greater Good and Personal Gain
Centauri: [dies]
Alex, I want you to know that it was for the greatest good that I brought you back. Of course... it never hurts to be rich.
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The Last Starfighter - Centauri Praises Talent and Offers Opportunity
Centauri:
I must congratulate you on your virtuoso performance, my boy. Centauri is impressed. I've seen em come, and I've seen em go, but you're the best, my boy. Dazzling! Light years ahead of the competition! Centauri's got a little proposition for you. Are ya interested?
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The Last Starfighter - Recruitment for the Star League Mission
Centauri: [voice in video game]
Greetings, Starfighter. You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Ko-dan Armada.
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How the West Was Won - Invitations and Unspoken Concerns in Relationships
Roger Morgan:
Well, ain't that what I been doin'? Invitin you? Invitin you to share my life, Miss Prescott.
Lilith Prescott:
I'm sorry, Mr. Morgan.
Roger Morgan:
It's somethin else, ain't it? Must be something else naggin at ya. Well, I don't aim to let it stop me, Miss Prescott. You can count on that.
Agatha Clegg:
What'd he want?
Lilith Prescott:
Children.
Agatha Clegg:
Children? Well, I'll be... Why didn't he come shoppin at the right store?
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How the West Was Won - A Playful Exchange on Beauty and Strength
Roger Morgan:
Wet or dry, you're the handsomest woman I ever did see. Spirit and a fine sturdy body. It's a noble combination, Miss Prescott. Why, for you, child bearin would come as easy as rollin off a log.
Lilith Prescott:
Well, I... think I'd rather roll off a log, Mr. Morgan.
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