A character in Agent Carter
Played by Hayley Atwell
Agent Carter · 53 quotes
Most-quoted character in Agent Carter: in 30 of its 53 quotes
Most scenes with: Edwin Jarvis (14), Howard Stark (4), Jack Thompson (2)
I am truly sorry about all of this. When you didn't meet me, I knew and I panicked.
Peggy CarterAnd I suppose the confession portrays me as what? A patsy? A Doe-eyed idiot succumbed to the charms of America's mustachioed Casanova?
That is the gist, yes. With a bankruptcy side plot sprinkled on top to provide a motive for Mr. Stark's deeds.
Peggy CarterNice flourish.
I'm sure we could lure one of them in, get the drop on them, steal a weapon and—
Peggy Carter"Get the drop on them?" You've been in custody all of an hour, and you're Jimmy Cagney.
Why would you go through all that trouble instead of coming to one of us?
Peggy CarterI conducted my own investigation because no one listens to me. I got away with it because no one looks at me, because unless I have your reports, your coffee, or your lunch, I'm invisible.
Peggy CarterHoward, I was angry. That doesn't mean I want you to die.
Well, that makes two of us.
Peggy CarterUm, Mr. Jarvis?
Yes?
Peggy CarterI understand Howard came out west for a defense contract.
He did.
Peggy CarterAnd you did say you came out here to arrange his estate.
I think I see where this is heading.
Peggy CarterWhat I don't understand -
You're puzzled, perhaps.
Peggy CarterUh, puzzled, yes, that's the word.
It's the flamingo, isn't it?
Peggy CarterIt is, indeed, the flamingo.
Miss Carter, you have no idea how foreign Los Angeles will seem to a civilized person such as yourself. They eat avocados with everything. The foliage is preposterous. Take the palm tree. Would you trust the structural integrity of such a thing?
Peggy CarterNo, I suppose not.
They afford no shade. Everybody says it's a very dry heat, but that doesn't mean it isn't unbearably hot. And worst of all, the drivers are both abundant and abundantly irresponsible.
Peggy CarterWhile I appreciate your concern, I am certain I can hazard the Los Angeles driving conditions.
Miss Carter, since our last adventure, my life has consisted of oiling floorboards, cleaning pools, - and - [Flamingo squawking] - transporting exotic livestock. I'm profoundly and exhaustively bored.
Peggy CarterI'm not one for the cinema.
What do you do for relaxation? Assemble rifles?
Peggy CarterI trust you to distract her with your flattery.
Aside from "Danger," my middle name is "Charm."
I do wish you'd allow me to drive you, Miss Carter.
Peggy CarterYour thirst for adventure is appreciated.
I thought Mr. Stark's leisure car would be appropriate. [Peggy gets into the driver's seat] Couple of things I ought to show you. [Jarvis opens the passenger door] This button here, is in case you find yourself-
[Jarvis presses it, and the glove compartment flips over to reveal a bottle of champagne and two glasses]
...Dehydrated.
Peggy CarterHoward Stark becomes more ridiculous the longer I know him.
I always thought you should be in pictures, Peg. What do you say? Arlene French called in drunk. You want to play a sassy beer wench?
Peggy CarterI'd rather be the cowboy.
I like it. I don't think the audience is ready yet.
Peggy CarterBut they're ready for a movie based on a comic book. Sounds like a dreadful idea.
Peggy CarterMr. Jarvis, are you all right?
Jarvelous!
Peggy Carter[about the noise from inside the car boot] We caught a possum on this property earlier this morning. Vicious little creature.
[from inside the car] Let me out of here!
Peggy CarterOr I have a man stashed in the boot.
A tidal wave is coming, Agent Carter. And you are going to have to work very hard to stay afloat.
Peggy CarterI'll manage.
Maybe so. But your friends could still drown.
Peggy CarterWhat is it that you think I want?
The same thing you've wanted since you were a little girl: A life of adventure.
Peggy CarterWell, I've grown up. My dreams changed.
No, you've just let everyone else drum them out of you. Fred's a nice enough chap, but be honest Is he the love of your life? Is this really how you see your future?
Peggy CarterThis is my engagement party, Michael.
Not your wedding day. Look, there is still time to change your mind.
Peggy CarterI don't have to listen to this.
Don't worry what other people think. You are meant to fight. Stop pretending to be someone that you're not.
Peggy CarterThe SSR can help. We can fix you if you let us.
You think you can help her?
Fix me? Why would I want to be fixed? I've never felt more powerful in my entire life.
You weren't really going to shoot me, were you, Peggy?
Peggy CarterWell...
Never mind. I don't want to know.
Peggy CarterYou're a good man, Jack.
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