“It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to...” – Lester Burnham, American Beauty ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from American Beauty 1999

Lester Burnham Kevin Spacey

It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself.

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