The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series)

Asses to Ashes (1992)

James Avery: Philip Banks

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Quotes 

• Philip Banks : I've made my decision. I'm gonna base my campaign on the issues, not the dirt. I have faith in LA that LA will have faith in me.

  [cut to a TV at Philip's political headquarters] 

  TV Announcer : With over 90% of the districts reporting, Judge Robertson has overwhelmingly defeated Philip Banks.

  Philip Banks : [bitter]  I hate LA.

• [Philip gets interviewed by Trevor, Hilary's boyfriend] 

  Trevor : Uh, Mr-Mr. Banks, uh, not in recent memory has someone managed to lose a race by such a large margin..

  [chuckles] 

  Trevor : and so darn quickly. Uh, how does it feel?

  Philip Banks : Well, once when I was a kid, I zipped my pants up too fast. Let's just say this brings back old memories.

  [smiles] 

  Trevor : Ouch.