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The Beatles: Get Back - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition.
— John Lennon
Context:
Said at the very end of the rooftop concert in Episode 3, as the police finally shut down the power.
Meaning:
A masterclass in ironic humility. After achieving world-altering success, Lennon ends their final performance with a joke that frames them as a struggling pub band.
If this boy dies, you're gonna comp him.
— Paul McCartney
Context:
Said jokingly after George gets a mild electric shock from a faulty microphone during rehearsals.
Meaning:
Showcases the gallows humor and quick wit that defined the band's internal language, even in moments of potential danger.
They broke up because Yoko sat on an amp.
— Paul McCartney
Context:
Said during a discussion about the band's image and the public's perception of their tensions.
Meaning:
A prophetic and self-aware joke. Paul mocks the public narrative that would blame Yoko for the band's demise, realizing even then how the story would be told in the future.
When I'm up against the wall, Paul, you'll find I'm at my best.
— John Lennon
Context:
Said during a conversation about the tight deadline for the "Get Back" project.
Meaning:
Highlights the competitive yet deeply reliant relationship between the two, where pressure acts as the ultimate fuel for their genius.