26 Star-Lord Quotes Remembering Peter Quill's Funniest and Most Tender Moments

Star-Lord, one of MCU's most relatable superheroes, debuted in the live-action film "Guardians of the Galaxy" in 2014. The 80s music-loving character made a lasting impression on fans with plenty of hilarious one-liners and his rare tender moments.

Peter Quill, who wishes he was better known as Star-Lord, was dealt an odd and unfair hand in life. He was just a kid when he was whisked away to a life of crime in space, leaving his mother, who was terminally ill, dying of cancer.

The only token he has from his short life on earth was a record player full of music from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. By the time audiences see adult Peter, he has embraced crime and even has a name for his thieving persona: Star-Lord.

Peter grows quite accustomed to being a mercenary, but things change drastically once he meets Gamora, as the two both go after the same thing: an infinity stone. Throughout his misadventures, he meets more mercenaries, and by the end, they are bound by one mission: saving the universe.

As the film series continues, fans get to see more of Star-Lord's humor and his bond with the "Guardians of the Galaxy." Celebrating this oddly complex character, here are 26 of his most quotable quotes.

A photo of Star-Lord with his quote, "I don't know how this machine works." | Source: Facebook/guardiansofthegalaxy

Star-Lord's Humor and Most Memorable Moments

"Dance off, bro!" ― Star-Lord

"That song belongs to me." ― Star-Lord

"I don't know how this machine works." ― Star-Lord

"I don't learn. It's one of my issues." ― Star-Lord

A photo of from "Guardians of the Galaxy" with Star-Lord's quote, "Don't call us plucky. We don't know what it means." | Source: Facebook/guardiansofthegalaxy

"It's showtime a-holes!" ― Star-Lord

"That's gonna wear real thin, real fast, bud." ― Star-Lord

"Okay, I'm gonna get a bowflex. I'm gonna commit. I'm gonna get some dumbbells." ― Star-Lord

"Let's talk about this plan of yours. I think it's good, except it sucks." ― Star-Lord

A photo of from "Guardians of the Galaxy" with Star-Lord's quote, "They killed a little frog that ain't done nothing. Smushed it with a stick." | Source: Facebook/guardiansofthegalaxy

"I'm pretty sure the answer is 'I am Groot.'" ― Star-Lord

"I come from Earth, a planet of outlaws: Billie the Kid, Bonnie and Clyde, John Stamos." ― Star-Lord

"[To Rocket Raccoon] We've already established that you destroying the ship that I'm on is not saving me." ― Star-Lord

"And I always keep my promises, when they're to muscle-bound whack-jobs who will kill me if I don't." ― Star-Lord

"I'm distracting you, you big turd blossom." ― Star-Lord

A photo of Star-Lord with his quote, "Sometimes the thing you're searching for your whole life is right there by your side all along." | Source: Facebook/guardiansofthegalaxy

Star-Lord Revealing His Softer Side

"Just look into the eyes of the people that you love." ― Star-Lord

"You shouldn't have killed my mom." ― Star-Lord

"[To the Guardians of the Galaxy] I look around, do you know what I see? Losers! I mean like folks who have lost stuff. Their homes. Families. And we're facing a threat that could destroy us all." ― Star-Lord

"[To Gamora] Stop massaging his muscles." ― Star-Lord

A photo of Rocket with the dialogue, "Korath the Pursuer: Star-Lord! Star-Lord: Finally!" | Source: Facebook/guardiansofthegalaxy

Star-Lord's Interactions with Other MCU Heros and Villains

"Star-Lord: Oh hold up, what is a raccoon?

Rocket: What is a raccoon? It's what you are, stupid!" ― "Guardians of the Galaxy"

"Korath the Pursuer: Star-Lord!

Star-Lord: Finally!" — "Guardians of the Galaxy"

"Drax the Destroyer: There are two types of beings in the universe. Those who dance, and those who do not.

Star-Lord: I get it, yes. I'm a dancer, Gamora is not.

Drax: You just need to find a woman who is pathetic, like you.

Star-Lord: Thanks, buddy." ― "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"

"Star-Lord: I'm gonna ask you this one time, where is Gamora?

Iron Man: Yeah, I'll do you one better, who is Gamora?

"Star-Lord: Oh yeah? You don't wanna tell me where she is? That's fine! I'll kill all three of you, and I'll beat it out of Thanos myself, starting with you!

Iron Man: Wait, what? Thanos? Alright, let me ask you this one time: what master do you serve?

Star-Lord: What master do I serve? What am I supposed to say, Jesus?

Iron Man: You're from Earth?

Star-Lord: No, I'm not from Earth, I'm from Missouri.

Iron Man: Yeah, that's on Earth, [expletive]! What are you hassling on us for?" ― "Avengers: Infinity War"

A photo of Gamora with the dialogue, "Star-Lord: I'm gonna ask you this one time, where is Gamora? Iron Man: Yeah, I'll do you one better, who is Gamora? Drax: I'll do you one better, why is Gamora?" | Source: Facebook/guardiansofthegalaxy

Chris Pratt breathed life into Star-Lord alongside a star-studded cast, including Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, and Bradley Cooper. For more laughs, check out these Drax quotes from the violent yet hilarious villain-turned-hero.