Alfred Pennyworth quotes from Birds of Prey

Alfred Pennyworth

A good butler does not eavesdrop. He discreetly overhears.

Alfred

Oh, Mistress Harley? Buttle this!

Alfred

[Last lines of the series] Master Bruce, I thought you might want to know; your daughter's doing rather well. You would be most proud. Most proud indeed.

Alfred Pennyworth

Legend tells of a caped crusader, Batman, guardian of New Gotham, and his one true love, Catwoman, the queen of the criminal underworld. Their passion left behind something extraordinary: a daughter, Huntress. Half metahuman, she has taken up her father's mantle and fights to protect the innocent and helpless. Joining her in this struggle: Oracle, once Batman's protégé, Batgirl, she was caught in the crossfire of the war between Batman and Joker. Now she fights crime a different way, a master of the cyber-realms and trainer to heroes. Together, they have taken in Dinah, a metahuman herself, with powers that she is only beginning to explore. These three are the protectors of New Gotham: the Birds of Prey. My name is Alfred Pennyworth and this is their story.

Barbara Gordon

I'm not the hero I once was, Alfred.

Alfred Pennyworth

Oh, thank goodness. Batgirl was strong but impetuous. You've grown into a thoughtful, beautiful woman with the capacity to care more for others than you do for yourself. Now, if that's not a hero, I don't know what is.

Barbara Gordon

How is it you always know just the right thing to say?

Alfred Pennyworth

Years of practice, my dear. Years of practice. Dinner will be ready shortly.

Hey Alfred, what's going on down there. Did we get a lead?

Alfred Pennyworth

I believe so, Miss Dinah. In fact, Miss Helena is currently on her way to the ruins of Old Gotham by the way of the sewers. Without galoshes I might add.

I can't believe it.

Alfred Pennyworth

It was an impractical choice.

She went on without me?

Alfred Pennyworth

[Condescendingly] Ah, so you wish to wade in the sewage as well. [She walks away] It's amazing what appeals to the youth of today.

Dinah Lance

What do you think, Alfred? Does Helena have a secret identity or not?

Alfred Pennyworth

Actually, not.

Dinah Lance

Hm-mm.

Alfred Pennyworth

I've always maintained that without a mask, there are no separate identities. It's a dangerous choice for a crime fighter. That being said, Miss Helena is quite capable. And if she feels she can manage where others have failed, then I'm sure she can succeed.

Helena Kyle

How do you do that? Support me and undermine me all in the same sentence.

Barbara Gordon

It's a British thing.