Robert Preston Quotes

Centauri Greetings, Starfighter. You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Ko-dan Armada.

Rylan Bursar 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 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!

Centauri 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.

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 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?

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.

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 Who's Galoka?

Centauri 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!

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 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 It is. We have to talk about a matter of utmost importance Step into my office.

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!

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?

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?

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 We shall see, Xur! We shall see!

Centauri 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!