Fred Astaire Famous Lines

Here are a few of our favorite lines from Fred Astaire.

Dick Avery (Funny Face):
"He's about as interested in your intellect as I am."

Tony Hunter (Band Wagon):
"Did you ever try spreading ideals on a cracker?"

Don Hewes (Easter Parade):
"Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?"

Bake Baker (Follow the Fleet):
"I don't often try to apologize, 'cause I seldom make any mistakes."

Guy Holden (The Gay Divorcee):
"Chance is the fool's name for fate."

Guy Holden (The Gay Divorcee):
"Pining? Men don't pine. Girls pine. Men just… suffer."

Jerry Travers (Top Hat):
"All is fair in love and war - and this is revolution."

Ted Hanover (Holiday Inn):
"A gentle smile often breeds a kick in the pants."


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In which movie was Fred's famous "dancing on the ceiling" number?
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We have created Tributes for Fred Astaire movies Holiday Inn and Easter Parade. Which of these Fred Astaire movies would you nominate to receive the next Destination Hollywood Tribute?

Funny Face
The Band Wagon
Top Hat
The Gay Divorcee
Swing Time