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Alex Newborn (+5)
"There's a profound moment in the oft-lamented Star Wars Holiday Special, when Jefferson Starship frontman Marty Balin looks skyward as he ponders lyrically, "Yes, I would really like to know. What are they watching us for?""

- Alex Newborn

For

 * 1) Menkooroo 21:35, January 18, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 02:12, January 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 13:32, January 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Tinwe (comlink) 13:29, January 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) Cavalier One FarStar.svg( Squadron channel ) 14:22, March 8, 2012 (UTC)

Simon Pegg (-1)
"Being Dengar doesn't change the way I feel about the prequels but then the prequels couldn't change the way I feel about the original three."

- Simon Pegg

For

 * 1) We'll have an article on him soon. This was too good to wait on. NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 18:53, February 29, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 00:24, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 14:25, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Article created! Cavalier One FarStar.svg( Squadron channel ) 14:33, March 1, 2012 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) No. :|  Trak Nar  Ramble on 06:42, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) This is actually total bullshit now.  JangFett  (Talk) 15:18, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) I love Simon Pegg. I love the quote. But I'm kind of with Jang on this one... it's almost like they're going out of their way to mess shit up. Darth Trayus ( Trayus Academy ) 07:10, March 5, 2012 (UTC)
 * RE: The Above: Also, maybe it's 'cause they are. TIEPilot051999 13:29, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * Die, quote. &mdash;MJ&mdash; War Room Friday, March 9, 2012, 17:59 UTC

Ian Liston (+3)
"I play a stormtrooper, in a walker, who's trying to shoot down my own bloody plane."

- Ian Liston, the actor who portrays Wes Janson, on The Empire Strikes Back.

For

 * 1) Well this would explain why he kept missing every shot. Dark Ridley 17:11, March 5, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 00:17, March 6, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 13:18, March 6, 2012 (UTC)

George Lucas (+8)
"Beyond the movies, his artwork has inspired at least two generations of younger artists—all of whom learned through Ralph that movies are designed. Like me, they were thrilled by his keen eye and creative imagination, which always brought concepts to their most ideal plateau. In many ways, he was a generous father to a conceptual art revolution that was born of his artwork, and which seized the imaginations of thousands and propelled them into the film industry. In that way, we will all be benefiting from his oeuvre for generations to come. Beyond that, I will always remember him as a kind and patient, and wonderfully talented, friend and collaborator."

- George Lucas, on the late Ralph McQuarrie

For

 * 1) Some McQuarrie QotD love. Darth Trayus ( Trayus Academy ) 05:31, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) Enochf 06:18, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) R.I.P.  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 12:56, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) A fitting tribute. ~ Savage BOB sig.png 21:00, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) Cavalier One FarStar.svg( Squadron channel ) 14:22, March 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) Yes. TIEPilot051999 13:30, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 7) NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 17:51, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 8) Per Bob. &mdash;MJ&mdash; Jedi Council Chambers Friday, March 9, 2012, 18:00 UTC

Sam Witwer (-1)
"There was only one answer to [Dave] — ‘Yes, of course I can. Don’t worry!’ Then afterwards I worried about whether or not I could. I felt tremendous pressure. I understand what these things means to Star Wars fans. Any time you take these roles you lose a little sleep because you don’t want to let anyone down."

- Sam Witwer, on being asked to voice Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

For

 * 1) Not too sure how likely this is to go through, but I'll give it a shot. At least he feels the same way we all do about the situation. TIEPilot051999 13:36, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) Although I hate nothing more then the canon-destroying face of TCW, I'll support this quote. Although I believe that the "resurrection" of Darth Maul is the stupidest thing ever done, I'll support this quote. Because it is about what he says and not about the story behind it.  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 14:41, March 9, 2012 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) How about no, Sam?  JangFett  (Talk) 17:21, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) You can't voice a dead character. Sorry, Sam. Nahdar Vebb 17:23, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) Because it's "stupidest" not "most stupid"! :p NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 17:43, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) *Sorry, I make errors when I'm angry. :P  Clone Commander Lee  Talk
 * 5) **A flaw that cost your side a vote! NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 17:54, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) ***Well if you choose your quotes per comments.... Kinda crazy, but sadly it's the trend to vote for such things or sources instead of the quote itself.  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 18:01, March 9, 2012 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Hokey, but funny at times Enochf 17:02, January 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 09:33, January 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 22:19, January 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4)  Exiled Jedi  Oldrepublic crest.svg (Greetings)  05:22, January 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) Menkooroo 22:09, January 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) Bella&#39;Mia 03:29, January 13, 2012 (UTC)
 * 7) Toprawa and Ralltiir 06:56, February 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * 8) &mdash; Cal Jedi Infinite Empire.svg (Personal Comm Channel) 20:44, February 24, 2012 (UTC)

Backstroke of the West (+2)
"Ratio tile, the wish power are together with you."

- A poor translation of "May the Force be with you" from an infamous Episode III bootleg

For

 * 1) trollface.jpg  &mdash;NA YAYEN  22:56, January 20, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 03:34, January 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) Mr. Speaker? Menkooroo 03:35, January 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Tinwe (comlink) 13:38, January 23, 2012 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) I have yet to see a quote from this abomination that doesn't make me cringe. This one is no different. &mdash;MJ&mdash; Council Chambers Monday, January 23, 2012, 04:45 UTC
 * 2) Huh?  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 14:05, January 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) There were a few funny ones but this...this is not one of them. :\ Bella&#39;Mia 05:05, January 27, 2012 (UTC)

Glee (+0)
"Every fanboy in the galaxy knows it’s completely awesome."

- Artie Abrams' (Kevin McHale) completely inaccurate opinion of The Star Wars Holiday Special

For

 * 1) I mean...come on. Really?TIEPilot051999 03:39, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 10:02, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) Glee has its moments. ~ Savage BOB sig.png 03:08, February 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) I never look at the source for quotes on the QOTD.  &mdash;NA YAYEN  19:28, February 24, 2012 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) No Glee in this household.  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 02:55, February 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  JangFett  (Talk) 08:31, February 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) I have supported Traviss quotes and TCW quotes. This is too far. NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 01:02, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Regardless of the source, which I admittedly don't care for, this isn't QOTD worthy. Bella&#39;Mia 04:56, March 1, 2012 (UTC)

For

 * 1) It's lightsaber.  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 14:38, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 03:11, March 2, 2012 (UTC)

30 Rock (+4)
"Wow, that was this creep I went to college with. Such a nerd! And this is coming from someone who wrote lyrics to the song the cantina band plays in Star Wars! [Singing:] Figrin D'an the Kloo horn man, he's from Clak'dorr VII&hellip;."

- Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) reveals her Star Wars fandom

For

 * 1) I always suspected Tina Fey was a Star Wars fan. ~ Savage BOB sig.png 16:26, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) I wonder how many people will then try and sing that when they see this quote.  nayayen ★talk  20:08, March 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) This show is a treasure trove of good Star Wars quotes. Darth Trayus ( Trayus Academy ) 01:49, March 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Menkooroo 01:58, March 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 03:11, March 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * Mn, okay.  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 13:30, March 2, 2012 (UTC)

Against

 * Mm, no Enochf 02:52, March 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * :/  JangFett  (Talk) 02:21, March 7, 2012 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Read the alt text of the strip too!  nayayen ★talk  18:42, March 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 12:56, March 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 17:47, March 9, 2012 (UTC)

Zero Punctuation (+6)
"I opted for smuggler, it bringing back pleasant memories of an airplane ride I once took with three condoms full of pre-cut Acapulco gold. This, it turned out, is a primarily long-range class, whose job is to hide behind things going pew-pew-pew with a blaster and, in curious defiance to how blasters usually behave in Star Wars, not missing ninety percent of the time."

- Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, reviewing Star Wars: The Old Republic

For

 * 1) On a whim, throwing some Yahtzee out there Enochf 18:45, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 19:01, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) I love Zero Punctuation <- Omicron (Leave a message at the BEEP! ) 19:33, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) The blasters always miss. Unless it's Kyle Katarn who's shooting it.&mdash; Cal Jedi Infinite Empire.svg (Personal Comm Channel) 20:42, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 00:29, February 25, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) ~ Savage BOB sig.png 20:05, March 1, 2012 (UTC)

Zero Punctuation (+6)
"I'm astonished that not a single person gets their hand cut off in this game."

- Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, in the addendum to the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed review

For

 * 1) Enochf 18:45, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) I love Zero Punctuation <- Omicron (Leave a message at the BEEP! ) 19:33, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) Who says they don't?&mdash; Cal Jedi Infinite Empire.svg (Personal Comm Channel) 20:41, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 00:29, February 25, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 09:34, February 26, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6)  nayayen ★talk  01:20, March 1, 2012 (UTC)

Forbes (+4)
"Even beyond this one mistake, by adopting a management style of 'failure leads to Force choking,' Vader developed an organizational culture that was destined to be weak. People would be afraid to offer feedback or suggestions, choosing instead to follow orders to the letter. This ensures that decisions are made at a very high level, and anyone under those levels will lack initiative or the ability to act on their local knowledge. What's more, by punishing failure so harshly, the Empire provides an incentive for people within the organization to actually lead their superiors to failure. After all, the quickest way to promotion in the Empire is for your boss to make a mistake, so it's in your own best interests to ensure that he does."

- Alex Knapp, "Five Leadership Mistakes Of The Galactic Empire," published in Forbes magazine website

For

 * 1) Here's an odd one hot off the presses Enochf 20:44, March 6, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 02:17, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 12:58, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) NaruHina  Talk Anakinsolo.png 17:48, March 9, 2012 (UTC)

Dear 2-1B (+2)
"How many times do I have to tell you people? I mean, I'm only try to help save your lives. You think Star Wars is all about looking cool, but it's not. It's about ensuring the health and survival of all Rebel officers stationed on Hoth Base, and administering medical assistance to all who qualify as listed under calculation zone 6C quadrant 2 – and believe me, I know that at the deepest levels of my programming."

- 2-1B, in the Dear 2-1B advice column

For

 * 1) Not really IU, so I'll put it here Enochf 20:47, March 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 14:31, March 8, 2012 (UTC)