Ian Peek quotes from Batman Beyond

Ian Peek

[hosting a show] And then there's rocker Jamie Jerald. She must know that splicing's against the law. Yet here she is just a day ago, meeting with one of the town's most notorious genetic suppliers. Maybe hard-rocking Jamie's out to become the real dragon lady of the music biz!

Having those stomach problems again?

Ian Peek

Yeah-huh. It's probably just tension.

Well, I'd be tense too if I was out there exposing the mob.

Ian Peek

They're nothing to worry about. I'm untouchable.

That's exactly what I think - untouchable. [turns off his camouflage]

Ian Peek

[to the manager] Don't you have a boot to lick? [to Batman] You were saying?

I'm saying that you, or someone who works for you, figured out a way of moving through walls.

Ian Peek

Moving through walls? If I could do that, I'd be a very rich reporter.

You are.

Ian Peek

I was half expecting you. Come on in... Terry. Once I saw that the old guy was Bruce Wayne, it wasn't hard to figure out who you were. He was the original Batman, wasn't he? Wasn't he?

[storming up to Peek and removing his mask] I don't care what you do to me, but he doesn't deserve this. He's done too much for this city to wind up in the middle of a media circus.

Ian Peek

He means a lot to you, doesn't he?

Yeah, he does.

Ian Peek

I believe you. I really do. That's the trouble with this business. You meet so many liars, you forget what sincerity sounds like. Want to say it all again while I've got the camera rolling?

Bruce Wayne

Why'd you call me here?

Ian Peek

I can't control it anymore. And it's happening without the belt! [shows the intangible hole in his stomach]

Bruce Wayne

So what do you want from me?

Ian Peek

My body's losing its substance. You gotta help me. You have the resources, that company, all those scientists.

Bruce Wayne

There are other companies.

Ian Peek

Yes, but Taka worked for yours.

Bruce Wayne

What does he have to do with this?

Ian Peek

I was the last one to interview him.

Bruce Wayne

Taka would never have talked to someone like you.

Ian Peek

[smirking] You'd be surprised how obsequious someone like me can be when I need to. I have Taka's files and research right in there. [nods towards his computer] I even have the belt he made.

Bruce Wayne

[grabs him, outraged] You stole it! You're the one who started the fire!

Ian Peek

I had to have it. To him it was just some experiment, but to me it was power. A chance to kick my career into high gear!

Ian Peek

You can't leave. You gotta help me! [grabs Bruce's shoulder]

Bruce Wayne

Give me one good reason.

Ian Peek

I know your secret! I know who you used to be! [his head becomes intangible]

Bruce Wayne

[smiling darkly] You're losing your head.