Know that line? It's from a movie. If you don't, it's time you did.
Like most life-altering ideas, it began as a scheme to make lots of money.

I'm not talking about a scene from Ocean's Eleven - although I will be. I'm talking about a plan a friend and I have to pen a book made up almost entirely of other people's words - a book that examines memorable quotes from movies. You know, one of those bathroom-reading tomes you see at Urban Outfitters. But not just trite lines that became catchphrases, like "May the Force be with you" (Star Wars), "We're on a mission from God" (The Blues Brothers), or "Show me the money" (Jerry Maguire). Reusable quotes that you can, and should, work into everyday conversations to not only amuse yourself, but test others' knowledge of pop culture. For example, from the films mentioned so far, these obscure or under-used lines would work well in the following situations:

When a family member catches you in a fib, channel Star Wars: [waving fingers in person's face] "These are not the droids you're looking for."

When you're being pulled over for speeding, before the officer gets there, turn to your passenger and recite Dan Aykroyd's line from The Blues Brothers: "I bet those cops got SCMODS."

When your buddy buys you a beer, recall Jerry Maguire: [quietly, voice shaking] "You ... complete me." (Okay, that line's not exactly original, but, let's face it, how often are your buddies buying?)

When someone asks where you live, quote from the place this story got its headline, Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part I: [do a shim-sham dance and slap your hands] "A hundred and twenty-fifth street!"