The character of Shrek was written with one specific actor in mind. He even recorded some lines before the role was eventually taken by Mike Myers.
Who was the actor?
Hearts are tough, she said, most times hearts don't break, and I'm sure that's right . . . but what about then? What about who we were then? What about hearts in Atlantis?
Oh, I think I saw this on some documentary that I watched recently on Netflix. I remember seeing a special on Chris Farley recently, so I am going to guess Chris Farley.
EDIT: now that I think about it, don't think it was on netflix, as I came across it while channel surfing, and you can't do that on Netflix.
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
Sorry for the delay.
He who seeks the feather must answer me these questionsthreefour.
1: WHAT is your name?
2: WHAT is your quest?
3: WHAT is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
4: what movie is this from?
(ok, I'll accept anything clever for the 1st two, and paraphrasing of the 3rd)
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
I know the movie but not the 3rd question
I can’t get that part of the answer without google so if someone else knows go for it.
Ok. I believe it’s Monty python and the holy grail. And the paraphrased response, I think, is “a European swallow or an African swallow?”
Huh, I ... I don't know that! Augggh!
The feather is yours.
Here is the whole dialog from the scene:
And here is the scene:
Bridgekeeper: Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.
Sir Lancelot: Ask me the questions, bridgekeeper. I am not afraid.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your name?
Sir Lancelot: My name is Sir Lancelot of Camelot.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?
Sir Lancelot: To seek the Holy Grail.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your favourite colour?
Sir Lancelot: Blue.
Bridgekeeper: Go on. Off you go.
Sir Lancelot: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much.
Sir Robin: That's easy.
Bridgekeeper: Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.
Sir Robin: Ask me the questions, bridgekeeper. I'm not afraid.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your name?
Sir Robin: Sir Robin of Camelot.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?
Sir Robin: To seek the Holy Grail.
Bridgekeeper: What... is the capital of Assyria?
[pause]
Sir Robin: I don't know that.
[he is thrown over the edge into the volcano]
Sir Robin: Auuuuuuuugh.
Bridgekeeper: Stop. What... is your name?
Galahad: Sir Galahad of Camelot.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?
Galahad: I seek the Grail.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your favourite colour?
Galahad: Blue. No, yel...
[he is also thrown over the edge]
Galahad: auuuuuuuugh.
Bridgekeeper: Hee hee heh. Stop. What... is your name?
King Arthur: It is 'Arthur', King of the Britons.
Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?
King Arthur: To seek the Holy Grail.
Bridgekeeper: What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
King Arthur: What do you mean? An African or European swallow?
Bridgekeeper: Huh? I... I don't know that.
[he is thrown over]
Bridgekeeper: Auuuuuuuugh.
Sir Bedevere: How do know so much about swallows?
King Arthur: Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
Classic movie, own the collectors version and if you say different, I will bite your knee caps
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
The movies, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The Worlds End are collectively known as, what?
The Three Flavors Cornetto! Also known as Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy.
Yes sir
In Goodfellas
What song is playing when Jimmy and Tommy are beating the crap out of Billy Batts?
Yes please
The name of the song gets its namesake from a mythical island...
Complete this line from Robin Hood Men in Tights...
"Sorry, but a toll is a toll and a roll is a roll and ____________".