Han Solo: Afraid I’d leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?
Leia Organa: I’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee.
Han Solo: I can arrange that. You could use a good kiss!
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (also known as Episode V). Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Movie Number: Episode V
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
This witty exchange perfectly captures the flirty, bittersweet tension between Han and Leia – sassy banter at its best. Leia’s comeback is both funny and revealing, showing how hard she’s working to deny her own feelings. It’s a fandom favorite for how much personality it packs into just a few words.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Han has been told he must leave Echo Base on Hoth due to the bounty on his head. Before he goes, he cheekily asks Leia if she’s following him because she wants a goodbye kiss – needling her about feelings she won’t admit to. Leia fires back by comparing kissing him unfavorably to kissing a Wookiee, and Han’s response that he could arrange that is classic Solo confidence.
