Coming to America (1988)
Shari Headley: Lisa McDowell
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Quotes
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Lisa McDowell : [Lisa and Akeem are about to kiss] What about Patrice?
Prince Akeem : I am not interested in Patrice.
Lisa McDowell : What about Darryl?
Prince Akeem : [dryly] I am not interested in Darryl either.
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Prince Akeem : I am Akeem.
Lisa McDowell : It's nice to meet you, Akeem.
Prince Akeem : I have recently been placed in charge of garbage. Do you have any that requires disposal?
Lisa McDowell : No. It's totally empty.
Prince Akeem : When it fills up, call me. I will take it out most urgently.
Lisa McDowell : That's good to know.
Prince Akeem : When you think of garbage, think of Akeem!
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[last lines]
Lisa McDowell : Would you really have given up all of this just for me?
Prince Akeem : Of course. If you like, we can give it all up now.
Lisa McDowell : [briefly looks around at the crowds cheering them] Nah!
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Lisa McDowell : So why did you come here?
Prince Akeem : To find something special.
Lisa McDowell : It's a long way to travel.
Prince Akeem : No journey is too great when one finds what he seeks.
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[Prince Akeem is recognised by an awestruck Zamundan immigrant who has his photo taken with him]
Basketball Game Vendor : I will cherish this experience for the rest of my life. For the rest of my life.
Lisa McDowell : [after he leaves] Who was that?
Prince Akeem : Just a man I met in the restroom.
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Lisa McDowell : Why didn't you tell me you were a prince?
Prince Akeem : I wanted you to love me for who I am.
Lisa McDowell : I don't know who you are.
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Patrice McDowell : Somebody's messin' around!
Lisa McDowell : I am not.
Patrice McDowell : I don't care how much a man admirers you, he's not going to give you earrings like that unless you givin' him a little *booty*.