Obi-Wan Kenobi: Lucky for you, I’m an excellent shot.
Anakin Skywalker: Uh, he’s getting too close. (their ship is hit and going down) Lucky for you, I’m an excellent pilot.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: For all your expertise, this is not a very smooth landing.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 11, with the title of ‘Dooku Captured’ (1×11). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 11
- Episode Name: Dooku Captured
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is classic Anakin Skywalker confidence. We chose it because it shows that even in the middle of a literal crash, he can’t help but boast about his skills to a skeptical Obi-Wan.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Their ship is shot down and spiraling out of control. When Obi-Wan points out the danger, Anakin’s reflex is to remind him how lucky he is to have a pilot of his caliber at the helm, which out sass master can’t leave without a snappy comment back.
