Laurie Henderson Quotes in American Graffiti (1973)

Bob Falfa: Hey, hey, hey, baby. What do you say?

Laurie Henderson: Don't say anything and we'll get along just fine.

Laurie Henderson: [quoting from Curt] "It doesn't make sense to leave home to look for home, to give up a life to find a new life, to say goodbye to friends you love just to find new friends".

[last lines]

John Milner: I know, uh... you probably think you're a big shot, goin' off like this...

John Milner: [he slaps Curt] ... but you're still a punk.

Curt Henderson: OK, John... So long... So long!

[Steve, Terry, Laurie and John wish Curt goodbye]

Terry Fields: Have a good trip!

Laurie Henderson: Bye, Curt. Good-bye!

Steve Bolander: I thought, maybe before I leave, we could agree that... that seeing other people while I'm away can't possibly hurt, you know.

Laurie Henderson: You mean dating other people?

Steve Bolander: I think it would strengthen our relationship. Then we'd know for sure that we're really in love. Not that there's any doubt.

Laurie Henderson: [to Steve] I don't care if you leave this second!

Laurie Henderson: Come on.

Steve Bolander: Come on, what?

Laurie Henderson: Steven, please. Smile or something.

Steve Bolander: Quit pinching!

Laurie Henderson: You think I care if you go off? You think I'm gonna crack up or something? Boy, are you conceited!

Steve Bolander: I don't know why I ever asked you out!

[John and Falfa arrive at Paradise Road for their drag race. John then suddenly notices that Laurie is with Falfa]

John Milner: Hey, Laurie, what in hell are you doin' in there?

[to Falfa]

John Milner: Is she gonna ride with you?

Laurie Henderson: Mind your own business, John!

Bob Falfa: Yeah, she's goin' with me. You take care of yourself, man.

Steve Bolander: What's wrong?

Laurie Henderson: [emotionally] Go to hell!