James Bond's Guide to Pickup Lines

The very first James Bond novel was published in 1953, spurring a franchise that has captured the world with its titular hero who prefers his martinis shaken, not stirred. That book, Ian Fleming's Casino Royale, was first adapted into a TV episode in 1954, then a parody film in 1967, and finally, the 2006 film starring our current Bond, Daniel Craig, who has just confirmed he will return to the big screen for a fifth movie. Ian Fleming went on to write a total of 12 novels and two short-story collections starring the British spy, and they were all made into Bond films.

Clearly a lot has changed since 1962, when Sean Connery became the first Bond on the big screen in Dr. No and the iconic sexy, suited-up secret agent was born on the big screen. Aside from the Bond girls themselves, it's Bond's lady-killer skills that have stood the test of time, even while 007 has been reincarnated over the years by a handful of actors playing the film role to kill for. Let's look back at the best, most innuendo-filled pickup lines from the gun-wielding heartthrob!

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Dr. No
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Dr. No

"Tell me, Miss Trench, do you play any other games?"

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Dr. No
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Dr. No

Honey Ryder: "Are you looking for shells too?"

James Bond: "No, I'm just looking."

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Dr. No
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Dr. No

Miss Taro: "What should I say to an invitation from a strange gentleman?"

James Bond: "You should say yes."

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From Russia With Love
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From Russia With Love

Tatiana Romanova: "I think my mouth is too big."

James Bond: "It's just the right size . . . for me, that is."

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Goldfinger
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Goldfinger

Pussy Galore: "My name is Pussy Galore."

James Bond: "I must be dreaming."

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Goldfinger
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Goldfinger

"You're a woman of many parts, Pussy!"

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Thunderball
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Thunderball

Domino: "How do you know my friends call me Domino?"

James Bond: "It's on the bracelet on your ankle."

Domino: "So . . . what sharp little eyes you've got."

James Bond: "Wait till you get to my teeth."

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You Only Live Twice
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You Only Live Twice

"Oh, the things I do for England."

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You Only Live Twice
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You Only Live Twice

Helga Brandt: "I've got you now."

James Bond: "Well, enjoy yourself."

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On Her Majesty's Secret Service
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service

James Bond: "Well, Tracy, next time play it safe and stand on five."

Tracy: "People who want to stay alive play it safe."

James Bond: "Please, stay alive! At least for tonight."

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Diamonds Are Forever
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Diamonds Are Forever

Plenty O'Toole: "Hi, I'm Plenty."

James Bond: "But of course you are."

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Diamonds Are Forever
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Diamonds Are Forever

"That's quite a nice little nothing you're almost wearing. I approve."

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Diamonds Are Forever
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Diamonds Are Forever

James Bond: "I tend to notice little things like that — whether a girl is a blonde or a brunette."

Tiffany Case: "Which do you prefer?"

James Bond: "Well, as long as the collar and cuffs match . . . "

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Diamonds Are Forever
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Diamonds Are Forever

Marie: "Is there something I can do for you?"

James Bond: "As a matter of fact, there is. There's something I'd like you to get off your chest."

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Live and Let Die
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Live and Let Die

Solitaire: "James, what are you doing?"

James Bond: "Just testing an old adage: 'Unlucky at cards . . . '"

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Live and Let Die
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Live and Let Die

Solitaire: "Is there time before we leave for lesson number three?"

James Bond: "Of course. There's no sense going out half-cocked."

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The Man With the Golden Gun
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The Man With the Golden Gun

James Bond: "I approve."

Goodnight: "You do?"

James Bond: "Oh, not the wine, your frock. Tight in all the right places, not too many buttons."

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The Man With the Golden Gun
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The Man With the Golden Gun

Saida: "Ah! I've lost my charm!"

James Bond: "Not from where I'm standing."

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The Spy Who Loved Me
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The Spy Who Loved Me

Major Anya Amasova: "That it's very important to have a positive mental attitude."

James Bond: "Nothing more practical than that?"

Major Anya Amasova: "Food is also very important."

James Bond: "Mm hmm. What else?"

Major Anya Amasova: "When necessary, shared bodily warmth."

James Bond: "That's the part I like."

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The Spy Who Loved Me
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The Spy Who Loved Me

Hotel Receptionist: "I have a message for you."

James Bond: "I think you just delivered it."

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The Spy Who Loved Me
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The Spy Who Loved Me

"Then how about a nightcap on the company? My company."

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Moonraker
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Moonraker

James Bond: [After Dr. Holly Goodhead kisses him] "What was that for?"

Dr. Holly Goodhead: "For saving my life."

James Bond: "Remind me to do it more often!"

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For Your Eyes Only
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For Your Eyes Only

"Now put your clothes back on, and I'll buy you an ice cream."

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A View to a Kill
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A View to a Kill

"May Day, where have you been? I've been waiting for you . . . to take care of me, personally."

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A View to a Kill
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A View to a Kill

James Bond: "Well, my dear, I take it you spend quite a lot of time in the saddle."

Jenny Flex: "Yes, I love an early morning ride."

James Bond: "Well, I'm an early riser myself."

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The Living Daylights
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The Living Daylights

"You didn't think I'd miss this performance, did you?"

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Licence to Kill
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Licence to Kill

Della Leiter: "Oh, James, would you mind? Felix is still in the study and we've got to cut this cake."

James Bond: "I'll do anything for a woman with a knife."

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GoldenEye
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GoldenEye

Xenia Onatopp: "You don't need the gun, Commander."

James Bond: "Well, that depends on your definition of safe sex."

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Tomorrow Never Dies
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Tomorrow Never Dies

Wai-Lin: "They're looking for us, James."

James Bond: "Let's stay under cover."

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The World Is Not Enough
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The World Is Not Enough

James Bond: "I was wrong about you."

Dr. Christmas Jones: "Yeah, how so?"

James Bond: "I thought Christmas only comes once a year."

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Die Another Day
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Die Another Day

James Bond: "I'm still not quite sure how good you are."

Jinx: "I am so good."

James Bond: "Especially when you're bad."

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Casino Royale
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Casino Royale

Vesper Lynd: "If the only thing left of you was your smile and your little finger, you'd still be more of a man than anyone I've ever known."

James Bond: "That's because you know what I can do with my little finger . . . "

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Casino Royale
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Casino Royale

Vesper Lynd: "I can't resist waking you. Every time I do, you look at me as if you hadn't seen me in years. Makes me feel reborn."

James Bond: "If you had just been born, wouldn't you be naked?"

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Casino Royale
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Casino Royale

James Bond: "I think I'll call it a Vesper."

Vesper Lynd: "Because of the bitter aftertaste?"

James Bond: "No, because once you've tasted it, that's all you want to drink."

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Quantum of Solace

Strawberry Fields: "If you attempt to flee, I will arrest you, drop you off at the jail, and take you to the plane in chains, understand?"

James Bond: "Perfectly. After you."

Mathis: "I think she has handcuffs."

James Bond: "I hope so."

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Skyfall
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Skyfall

Silva: "There's a first time for everything — eh, Mr. Bond?"

James Bond: "What makes you think it's my first time?"

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Skyfall
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Skyfall

James Bond: [in the shower together] "I like you better without your Beretta."

Sévérine: "I feel naked without it."

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Skyfall
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Skyfall

Eve: "That was hardly my best shot."

James Bond: "I'm not sure I could survive your best."

Eve: "I doubt you'll get the chance."

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Spectre
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Spectre

Madeleine Swann: "You shouldn't stare."

James Bond: "Well, you shouldn't look like that. "

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Spectre
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Spectre

Lucia Sciarra: "If you don't leave now, we'll die together."

James Bond: "I can think of worse ways to go."