Carrie Fisher might be gone , but her presence lives on in the hearts of everyStar Warsfan for her portrayal of the beloved   Princess Leia Organa . The original Rebellion unfit girl tamed a scruffy - looking merc named Han Solo , buss her brother , and facilitate blow up the second Death Star .   She did it all while turn in some of the suspicious one - liners inStar Warshistory .

The bulk of her hilarious quotes come at the expense of Han Solo during their rather rough wooing . Yet , at every spell , Princess Leia proved that she could dish out out the affront just as well as she could take them . It helped cement her legacy as a tough fille with a soft side who live when to guard her tongue   — and when to turn it loose .

update on August 20th , 2021 by Derek Draven : Carrie Fisher helped bring the purpose of Princess Leia to life in a way that few player could have managed . As such , her theatrical role has become a favorite amongStar Warsfans to this day . There ’s a wealth of material in the scripts to cite her funniest quotes of all time , and they never seem to get previous . While Fisher alas wo n’t be able-bodied to bring in the theatrical role to lifespan in future projects , young generation ofStar Warsfans will get to experience everything that made previous contemporaries fall in love with her . Whether she ’s wild , or just being sarcastic , Leia knows how to surrender the funniest lines with a straight face .

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“When Did That Ever Help? And Don’t Say The Death Star!” (Episode VII: The Force Awakens)

Even after falling in love and having a child together , Han and Leia never quite lost their penchant for ribbing each other at every chance .   In one of many reasons why they ’re themost relatable duet in theStar Warsuniverse , as imperfection is woven into the relationship .

When Han attempted to bid support to Leia while she was search for Luke ’s whereabouts , she enjoin him to stop . He said that he was simply trying to be helpful , she dropped this shady quote , signal that he must have used that manoeuvre quite a flock in the past .

“You Have Your Moments. Not Many Of Them, But You Do Have Them.” (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

After successfully throw the Empire off their cartroad by hide Millennium Falcon on the back of a Star Destroyer , Leia and   Han began to calm down long enough to have something resemble a civil conversation . Han began looking for a safe port to run to while waiting for the Empire to dump their garbage .

The plan came off without a halt as the Star Destroyers dumped their scraps , let the Falcon to detach and float away within the rubble field . Impressed , Leia utter this quote before giving Han a kiss on the brass .

“I Don’t Know Who You Are, Or Where You Came From, But From Now On You’ll Do As I Tell You, Okay?” (Episode IV: A New Hope)

It ’s safe to say that Leia was less than impressed with the saving plan concocted by Han , Luke , and Obi - Wan . First , they terminate up have a huge fervency engagement in the prison house flank , forcing Leia to concoct a spur - of - the - moment get by down a smelly garbage shoot . Next , they were almost beat to expiry by a garbage compactor .

By the time they receive out and cleaned themselves up , Leia was irate . When Chewie lost his heart and Han scolded him for it , Leia step in to deliver this transmission line , causing Solo to oppose as expected . It was the commencement of a ardent and chaotic relationship that would eventually extend to thefan - favoriteStar Warscharacters   fall in loveand satisfy each other ’s needs .

“Someday You’re Gonna Be Wrong, And I Just Hope I’m There To See It!” (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

Leia ’s draw towards Han was palpable , but one affair she could not stand was his   brash arrogance . It was the one quality she wished she could exorcise out of the valet de chambre , yet he keep back on display it at every turn . When the Empire attacked the Rebel base on Hoth , it was up to Han to escort Leia off the major planet on the Falcon .

She was less than enthusiastic about the malfunction Falcon being capable to start the encirclement , thanks to a act of technical glitches . When Han ended up scoring a reprieve after firing up the Falcon and avoiding a burnout , he throw it in her face , prompting her to reply in irritation with this strain .

“Captain, Being Held By You Isn’t Quite Enough To Get Me Excited!” (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

It ’s secure to say that by the time the event ofEmpire Strikes Backrolled around , the amorous latent hostility between Han and Leia was a pressure cooker waiting to explode . Both annoyed the stuffing out of each other , yet the attraction was evident . When they go on the campaign against the Empire , it seemed to blossom in funny way .

After hiding out in what they recollect was a cave prone to tremors , one temblor ended up shake off Han back into his seat , and Leia right down onto his circuit . Han faked vexation in an exploit to keep her there as she protested . He responded with " Do n’t get aroused , " actuate Leia to take him down a peg with this suspect quotation mark .

“I Don’t Know Where You Get Your Delusions, Laser-Brain.” (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

The romanticistic tautness between Han Solo and Princess Leia was evident properly from the commencement , but it would n’t get to attest heavily untilThe Empire Strikes Back . After Solo relieve Luke Skywalker from   the frozen control surface of Hoth , General Rieekan temporarily ground all ships from provide the scheme — a perfect excuse for Han to tease Leia .

After proclaim himself a " gorgeous guy " she did n’t need to let out of her sight , Leia shook her fountainhead in dismay and utter this popular inverted comma , which was sharp enough to make Chewie chuckle —   much to Han ’s annoyance .

“Will Somebody Get This Big Walking Carpet Out Of My Way?” (Episode IV: A New Hope)

The rescue of Princess Leia did not start out off peculiarly well . After narrowly escaping demise in a gunfight with Stormtroopers , the heroes were nearly crushed in a garbage compactor . Already frustrated by the less - than - starring rescue attempt , Leia decide to take cathexis and find a way off the Death Star herself .

After chastizing Solo for his incompetence , she turned her irritation on the towering Chewbacca by shuffling past him and uttering this screaming quote .   It was further grounds that despite how entertaining it might be , aggression was not always Leia ’s most desirable trait .

“I Am Not A Committee!” (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

While hide from follow up on imperial in what seemed like a cave , Han Solo began to suspect that something was out of the ordinary . Firing his chargeman at the undercoat , he quickly figured out that they were actually in the throat of a gigantic alien insect .

They barely made it back on plank the   Millennium Falcon   before   Han ordered the ship to take off . When Leia began to protest and cited the presence of imperial beard still within reach , Han cut her off with , " No metre to discuss this in citizens committee , " which prompted this uproarious   retort from Leia .

“Would It Help If I Got Out And Pushed?” (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

With the Empire in hot pursuit following the Rebellion ’s excretion from Hoth , Han tried to shake them off their fag end in preparation for a jump to lightspeed . realize that the Empire was take in on them tight ,   Han and Chewie struggled to subdue the Millennium Falcon ’s technical errors in clip for the escape .

Leia quickly began losing patience with the trial by ordeal as the Empire drew closer , pressing this inverted comma to Han which made audiences laugh — particularly due to his response at his contuse egotism .

“Governor Tarkin, I Should Have Expected To Find You Holding Vader’s Leash. I Recognized Your Foul Stench When I Was Brought On Board.” (Episode IV: A New Hope)

This moment has gone down in infamy asone of Leia ’s most badass second , and for good reason . It ’s a verbatim and overt dig at Governor Tarkin , which seems to earn nothing but his amusement . look back , it ’s a corny air that was typical of George Lucas ' original hand .

During an audience for theStar WarsdocumentaryEmpire of Dreams , actress Carrie Fisher remarked about how awful the air was , quipping " I do n’t love about you , but I’malwaystalking likethat ! " It was a sentiment share by Mark Hamill , who bring out that the cast had to just forget the corniness and deliver the lineage with conviction .

Emperor Palpatine laughing maniacally in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

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Split image of Princess Leia from Star Wars: A New Hope & The Empire Strikes Back

Han holds Leia for the last time in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Leia kisses Han after he manages to evade the Imperials in The Empire Strikes Back

Leia tells Han to follow her instructions on the Death Star in Star Wars: A New Hope

Leia scolds Han as he prepares to escape Hoth in the Falcon in The Empire Strikes Back

Leia is annoyed Han holding her in The Empire Strikes Back

Princess Leia calls Han Solo a "laser-brain."

Leia tells Chewie to get out of her way in Star Wars: A New Hope

Chewie, Leia, and Han in the Falcon in Star Wars

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Darth Vader brings Princess Leia to Governor Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope

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