There is something about Star-Lord that almost everyone can relate to. Maybe it’s his quirky personality, his sarcastic wit, or his subtle simplicity that draws audiences to this particular Avenger. Even before the affable Chris Pratt was cast as Peter Quill, his character in the Guardians of the Galaxy comics was so popular that he was hastily added to the MCU entourage.

Star-Lord is characteristically facetious, but he’s not without his intellectual moments. He becomes aggressively more docile and sentimental anytime that Gamora is involved. So whether it’s his cached affections or his prominent sardonic one-liners that viewers can’t get enough of, Star-Lord has had many moments that prove he’s all of us.

UPDATE: 2022/11/26 21:33 EST BY SHAWN S. LEALOS

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special brought back the space-faring outlaws for an adventure on Earth where Star-Lord's friends set out to help him celebrate Christmas. There will be one more adventure with the team in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when it hits theaters in 2023, and that might be it for them outside of possible supporting appearances down the line in more Marvel cosmic movies. With that in mind, Peter Quill likely won't be back, and this next movie could mark the end of the road for the very quotable leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Star-Lord vs. Ronan

"Dance Off, Bro!"

When The Guardians of the Galaxy were at their lowest, following Groot's sacrifice, and it looked like they had no chance, Star-Lord stepped up. However, this is Peter Quill, so there wasn't going to be a hero's speech or major ultimatum. No, he challenged Ronan the Accuser to a dance-off.

It makes sense that someone like Star-Lord, as much of a regular guy as he is, would use humor in a deadly situation in Guardians of the Galaxy. Of course, it was a distraction, but it was also one of the most quotable moments of the first movie.

Star-Lord Wants Revenge

"You Shouldn't Have Killed My Mom."

Everyone knows that family always comes first in superhero movies. In the case of the Guardians of the Galaxy, that means the team. However, for Star-Lord, there was also the family he lost as a child when his mother died after battling cancer.

It seemed like Peter had finally found real family again outside the Guardians when he met his biological father, Ego. However, when he learned Ego gave his mother cancer, Star-Lord said what any loving son would before destroying his father, one of the Guardians of the Galaxy's most powerful villains.

Peter Quill Loves His Music

"That Song Belongs To Me."

Everyone has their favorite Guardians of the Galaxy song. For Star-Lord, the songs mean even more since his mother curated his playlists. After his arrest in the first movie, the Nova guards confiscated his tape player and were enjoying his music.

That didn't go over well with Star-Lord, who felt a close connection to his music. When he demanded his music back, he yelled "that song belongs to me." It was a small moment, but it showed how everyone wants to hold on to what makes them remember their home.

Star-Lord Advises Thor

"Just Look Into The Eyes Of The People That You Love."

By the time Thor: Love & Thunder rolled around, Star-Lord had become not only a respected leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, but he has also suffered great losses. That made him someone who felt he could give Thor advice on dealing with lost love.

For Peter, it was Gamora, and for Thor, he had lost everyone. That is when Peter told Thor he needed to "look into the eyes of the people that you love" to see he is never really alone. While Thor didn't really get it, at least Star-Lord knew when it was time to help a friend in need.

Peter Quill Has A Question For The Guardians

"What Should We Do Next?"

What’s unique about Star-Lord that sets him apart from the other Avengers is that he’s essentially a bad guy. At least within the Andromeda Galaxy. He’s an unashamed thief, using whatever means necessary in order to get by. As he said, "What should we do next? Something good, something bad? Bit of both?"

So this quote questioning whether to take the high road shows that, like most people, he has an angel and a devil perched on his shoulders, and it's not always clear which side will win.

Star-Lord Antagonizes The Nova Corps

"I Don’t Know How This Machine Works."

Peter Quill is notorious for telling it like it is. If he doesn’t like someone, audiences know about it. He wears his emotions on his sleeve, despite his blasé attitude. His bluntness is a trait that most people wish to possess, though most don’t display it as eloquently as Star-Lord.

In this situation, the “machine” he’s referring to is his middle finger. This scene happens when the Guardians are being introduced in Kyln Prison. Essentially he’s flicking off the camera for his mug shot.

The Worst Team Building Advice

"I Look Around And You Know What I See? Losers."

This quote is sweeter than it sounds, and it’s one that shows Pratt’s way of expressing both the sarcastic side of Star-Lord and his more sensitive side. In the first Guardians of the Galaxy film, Star-Lord calls his band of misfits “losers” as a way to connect with them about their united misgivings.

The full speech goes a little something like this, “I mean like, folks who have lost stuff. And we have, man, we have, all of us. Homes, and our families, normal lives. And you think life takes more than it gives, but not today. Today it's giving us something. It is giving us a chance.”

At Least Peter Quill Is Honest

"I Don't Learn. It's One Of My Issues."

In a hand-to-hand confrontation with his equally matched opponent, Gamora, Star-Lord admits to one of his faults. It’s a quote that many can relate to, as most people are all too familiar with the concept.

However, Star-Lord is blatantly unapologetic about his issues and wears them like a badge of honor. If only everyone could be so bold. He might not be the most powerful Guardians of the Galaxy member in the movies, but he isn't ashamed of it.

Star-Lord Is Ready For A Fight

"It's Showtime A-holes!"

Star-Lord's epic one-line mantra. In Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, Star-Lord and the Guardians are confronted with a huge octopus-type creature. And, based on the looks on their faces, it seems like they have bitten off more than they can chew.

But instead of accepting defeat in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, Star-Lord revs up the squad by shouting that it’s, “Showtime, A-holes.”

Star-Lord Opening Up To Gamora

"Sometimes The Thing You're Searching For Your Whole Life Is Right There By Your Side All Along."

One of the most appealing aspects of Star-Lord’s character is that can make audiences weep as much as he can make them chuckle. It’s what makes him such a likable character while showing that everyone has the ability to display their soft side-- no matter how brazen they try to appear.

In Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, audiences assume this quote is in reference to Gamora, who turns out to be the one weakness that Thanos eventually uses against Star-Lord.

Star-Lord On Groot

"That's Gonna Wear Real Thin, Real Fast, Bud."

When he first meets Groot, Star-Lord is just as frustrated as anyone would be when met with a creature of limited words. When Rocket tries to explain to him why all the creature can sputter is “I am Groot,” Peter is not satisfied.

He says what anyone would think if stuck in frustrating communication mishaps by saying it’s going to "wear real thin, real fast.” Of course, this doesn’t actually take, and Star-Lord learns to understand Groot’s unique language later on.

Peter Quill Is Always Deprecating

"Don’t Call Us Plucky. We Don’t Know What It Means."

In Avengers: Infinity War, viewers finally get to see the Avengers cross paths with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Iron Man’s no-nonsense take on the situation (trying to figure out how to defeat Thanos) in juxtaposition with Star-Lord’s spirited demeanor helps show off his engaging personality.

Despite not knowing about Tony Stark’s genius IQ, Star-Lord is not ashamed to admit when he doesn't know what something means.

Star-Lord Knows He Needs To Match Up

"Okay, I'm Gonna Get A Bowflex. I'm Gonna Commit. I'm Gonna Get Some Dumbbells."

During their first encounter with Thor, the Guardians are all in awe of the God of Thunder’s beauty. While Star-Lord doesn’t agree, he seems to take the matter more seriously once Gamora chimes in with her thoughts.

That’s when he has a “wake-up call.” To level the playing field, Star-Lord decides he’s going to commit to working out more, a sometimes overly hopeful notion most people in the audience are all too familiar with.

Star-Lord And Iron Man

"Let's Talk About This Plan of Yours. I Think It's Good, Except It Sucks."

Star-Lord has an obvious ability to give zero consideration to the impression he leaves on others. He rarely cares what others think (unless it's Gamora), as proven in this quote when he tells Iron Man that his plan sucks.

People might not all have the courage to say what’s on their minds, but Star-Lord does it for them, even if it might be awkward. His trademark comic spin makes it all a little easier to swallow.

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