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 [1], who has just confirmed he will return to the big screen for a fifth movie [2]. 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 [3], 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!
Dr. No
"Tell me, Miss Trench, do you play any other games?"
Dr. No
Honey Ryder: "Are you looking for shells too?"
James Bond: "No, I'm just looking."
Dr. No
Miss Taro: "What should I say to an invitation from a strange gentleman?"
James Bond: "You should say yes."
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."
Goldfinger
Pussy Galore: "My name is Pussy Galore."
James Bond: "I must be dreaming."
Goldfinger
"You're a woman of many parts, Pussy!"
Goldfinger
James Bond: "I'll tell you at dinner."
Jill Masterson: "Where?"
James Bond: "Oh, I know the best place in town."
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."
You Only Live Twice
"Oh, the things I do for England."
You Only Live Twice
Helga Brandt: "I've got you now."
James Bond: "Well, enjoy yourself."
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."
Diamonds Are Forever
Plenty O'Toole: "Hi, I'm Plenty."
James Bond: "But of course you are."
Diamonds Are Forever
"That's quite a nice little nothing you're almost wearing. I approve."
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 . . . "
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."
Live and Let Die
Solitaire: "James, what are you doing?"
James Bond: "Just testing an old adage: 'Unlucky at cards . . . '"
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."
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."
The Man With the Golden Gun
Saida: "Ah! I've lost my charm!"
James Bond: "Not from where I'm standing."
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."
The Spy Who Loved Me
"When one is in Egypt, one should delve deeply into its treasures."
The Spy Who Loved Me
Hotel Receptionist: "I have a message for you."
James Bond: "I think you just delivered it."
The Spy Who Loved Me
"Then how about a nightcap on the company? My company."
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!"
For Your Eyes Only
"Now put your clothes back on, and I'll buy you an ice cream."
A View to a Kill
"May Day, where have you been? I've been waiting for you . . . to take care of me, personally."
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."
The Living Daylights
"You didn't think I'd miss this performance, did you?"
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."
GoldenEye
Xenia Onatopp: "You don't need the gun, Commander."
James Bond: "Well, that depends on your definition of safe sex."
Tomorrow Never Dies
Wai-Lin: "They're looking for us, James."
James Bond: "Let's stay under cover."
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."
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."
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 . . . "
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?"
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."
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."
Skyfall
Silva: "There's a first time for everything — eh, Mr. Bond?"
James Bond: "What makes you think it's my first time?"
Skyfall
James Bond: [in the shower together] "I like you better without your Beretta."
Sévérine: "I feel naked without it."
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."
Spectre
Madeleine Swann: "You shouldn't stare."
James Bond: "Well, you shouldn't look like that. "
Spectre
Lucia Sciarra: "If you don't leave now, we'll die together."
James Bond: "I can think of worse ways to go."