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Kevin Spacey, Thora Birch, and Mena Suvari in American Beauty (1999)

Peter Gallagher: Buddy Kane

American Beauty

Peter Gallagher credited as playing...

Buddy Kane

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Quotes3

  • Buddy Kane: In order to be successful, one must project an image of success at all times.
  • [Carolyn is introducing Lester to the Real Estate King]
  • Carolyn Burnham: My husband, Lester.
  • Buddy Kane: It's a pleasure.
  • Lester Burnham: Oh, we've met before, actually. This thing last year, Christmas at the Sheraton...
  • Buddy Kane: [pretends to remember] Oh yeah, yes...
  • Lester Burnham: It's OK, I wouldn't remember me either.
  • Carolyn Burnham: [laughs nervously] Honey, don't be weird.
  • Lester Burnham: OK honey, I won't be weird. I'll be whatever what you want me to be.
  • [Lester kisses Carolyn wildly, then looks at the Real Estate King]
  • Lester Burnham: We have a very healthy relationship.
  • Buddy Kane: I see.
  • Lester Burnham: Well, don't know about you guys, but I need a drink.
  • Carolyn Burnham: [Carolyn is having sex in a motel room with the Real Estate King] Oh god, I love it!
  • Buddy Kane: You like gettin' nailed by the King?
  • Carolyn Burnham: Oh yes, I love it! Fuck me, your majesty!
  • Buddy Kane: Who's the King?
  • Carolyn Burnham: You are!

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