5 of James Bond’s most memorable one-liners

Since Ian Fleming wrote the first Bond novel Casino Royale, in 1952, the Bond stories took off into iconic movie adaptations.

Here’s a list of some of the best known and wittiest JamesBond quotes and one-liners, in no particular order, that helped Bond becoming a culturalicon.

#1 “Bond… James Bond.”

Movie: Dr. No (1962)

An absolute classic, the line was recently included in anAmerican Film Institute special celebrating the 100 greatest movie quotes ofall time.  

#2 “Take a giant step for mankind.”

Movie: Moonraker (1979)

Says Bond as he pushes Sir Hugo Drax into outer space off ofthe spaceship. We love a good pun.

#3  “A martini. Shaken, not stirred.”

Movie: Goldfinger (1964)

Martinis play an important role in the life of 007. Hissignature drink sure opened up a debate over shaken or stirred? Why don’t youdecide it for yourself

#4  Xenia Onatopp: “You don’t need the gun.”

      Bond: “Well, thatdepends on your definition of safe sex.”

Movie: GoldenEye (1995)

The sexual innuendo is always persistent as are the Bondgirls, which add up humor to the movies. Check out some of these Bond girlsnames: Holly Goodhead, Honey Ryder , Molly Warmflash.

#5 Pat Fearing: “What exactly do you do?”

     James Bond: “Oh, I travel… a sort of licensed troubleshooter.”

Movie: Thunderball (1965)

Well this summarazes his proffesion… subtly.

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