Dreams die.
Danny No. No, no, no. Not by themselves. We - we kill them!
Played by Gene Kelly 
Xanadu (1980) · 26 quotes
Xanadu (1980) · 26 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Xanadu (1980): in 5 of its 26 quotes
Most scenes with: Sonny Malone (3), Kira (2)
You know, I used to be in the music business, but now I'm what you might call retired. It's a refined name for bum.
Scenes with Danny McGuire
4 scenes Danny Danny Kid can you imagine it?
Imagine what?
Danny A bandstand. Right over there in that corner. And a big band, like in the 40's
Nah, nah, nah. Bandstands went out with running boards. Over there. A great rock 'n' roll band. This is the 80's!
Danny Real smooth dancers... wild trombone... the band decked out in tuxedos.
Six guys wearing electric orange... synthesizer... heavy percussion... electric guitar.
Danny Lots of glamour. Everybody dressed in elegance and style.
Danny Don't tell anyone, but I'm nervous.
What about?
Danny I haven't had a club opening since... 1945. Wow.
Then just pretend it's 1945 all over again.
Danny [looks fondly at Kira]
I don't have to pretend. It is 1945 all over again.
Danny Kira, I want you to promise me one thing.
Anything!
Danny On opening night, I get the first dance.
Okay.
You're gonna dance?
Danny Oh, I've been known to twinkle a toe or two.
