Original Drafts of Famous Movie Quotes

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Introduction

Ever wonder how screenwriters came up with those infamous movie quotes?

Well, I've got the inside scoop on how the lines originally read.
We've all been there before. You're watching a movie that has an infamous movie quote in it. Hell, maybe you haven't even seen the movie, but you still know the line. Those writers couldn't possibly have struck gold on their first attempt at penning such a memorable movie moment, could they? Well, as luck would have it, I happen to know what the first draft versions of some of the most memorable movie quotes in history were...

Psycho

Final version: "We all go a little mad sometimes."
First draft: "We all dress up like our mothers and go a-murderin' sometimes."

The Graduate

Final version: "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me."
First draft: "Hells yeah, I'm getting some mommy poon!"

Dirty Harry

Final version: "Go ahead, make my day."
First draft: "Go ahead, make my sandwich. No crust. Light on the mayo."

Jerry Maguire

Final version: "You had me at 'hello'."
First draft: "You had me at 'I'll marry you so people think I'm straight.'"

Sixteen Candles

Final version: "I can't believe I gave my panties to a geek."
First draft: "I can't believe I'm already at the height of my career."

Gone with the Wind

Final version: "After all, tomorrow is another day."
First draft: "After all, tomorrow is the day after today, and the day before the day after tomorrow."

The Godfather

Final version: "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
First draft: "I'm gonna make him an Italian pizza he can't refuse."

The Wizard of Oz

Final version: "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
First draft: "Toto, Where the fuck are we?!? And why is everything in color now?"

Star Wars

Final version: "May the force be with you."
First draft: "Here's a 2-for-1 coupon for some roast beef at Arby's."

The Silence of the Lambs

Final version: "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."

First draft: "Hey Clarice, you ever eat someone's ass?"

Jaws

Final version: "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
First draft: "I just shit my pants."

Terminator

Final version: "I'll be back."
First draft: "Anybody know the words to Copacabana?"

Top Gun

Final version: "I feel the need--the need for speed!"
First draft: "I feel the need--the need for some homo-erotic volleyball!"

Titanic

Final version: "I'm king of the world!"
First draft: "I'm an impoverished stowaway!"

The Matrix

Final version: "I know kung fu."
First draft: "I have a time-traveling phone booth."

Showgirls

Final version: "It must be weird not having anybody come on you."
First draft: "It must be weird not having anybody come on you."

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very clever, mr. mokes! love it.

kellyposted 442 days ago

I am so impressed with the entertainment knowledge of this community.

kathybelleposted 442 days ago

i was hoping for a Top Gun moment, "negative ghost rider, the pattern is full--G.D.Maverick, i'd like to bust your butt but i cant, i gotta do something i still, i still cant beleive. i've gotta go you your dream shot, send you up against the best--you 2 characters are going to Top Gun"
and p.s. lamie rocks--since college i have a ellie too..

hollymcgeeposted 402 days ago