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Best quote

posted 19 years ago by Flick_Slick
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"Racing is life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting." This was, of course, Michael Delaney's (McQueen's) famous line in this movie & happens to be real-life car owner/driver Roger Penske's fave quote as well. I like it, too.

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[–] KBobbins 19 years ago

that was also about half the dialogue in the entire movie. no words, just cars. great flick.

[–] Paul_MuadDib 19 years ago

For me, the best quote was the team manager telling Michael to "drive flat-out". It set up the scene for the awesome 3-way battle for the lead near the end of the movie.

[–] nutsberryfarm 12 years ago

good advice.

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[–] stefanpiersche 11 years ago

"I want Porsche to win Le Mans."

[–] nutsberryfarm 11 years ago

Where there's smoke, there's barbecue!

[–] SevernSarge 11 years ago

Erich Stahler: Be careful, Michael.
Michael Delaney: Now don't be a pain in the a$$, Erich.

Chalmers: Frank, we must all compromise.
Bullitt: Bullshyt.

[–] edestci 10 years ago

*Citroën prefers TOTAL*