Faye Valentine quotes from Cowboy Bebop

Faye

You know the first rule of combat? Shoot them before they shoot you.

Faye

When you're told not to open something, well, who can resist?

Faye

You know what they say cowboy, easy come easy go.

Faye

"Survival of the fittest" is the law of nature. We deceive or we are deceived. Thus, we flourish or perish. Nothing good ever happened to me when I trusted others. That is the lesson.

Faye

I am alone. I don't need any comrades, they're not worth it. I end up worrying about things I shouldn't. You know, me being such a prize and all that. All the guys end up fighting over me like dogs. They say humans are social animals, they can't live alone. But you can live pretty well by yourself. I tell ya, instead of feeling alone in a group, it's better to have real solitude all by yourself.

Faye

[takes a closer look at Ein] I've been trying to figure out who it is you remind me of. Now I know. It's that guy with the thin eyebrows. Whitney Hagas Matsumoto. I wonder why I suddenly thought of him out of the blue like that. Do you want a secret about my past? Do you? [Ein yawns hard] Tch...

[on a tape] In your time, I'm no longer here. But I am here today, and I'll always be cheering for you right here. Cheering for you, my only self.

[on a tape] Well, knowing me, I'm sure I am troubling a lot of different people.

Faye

It's the best, belonging is the very best thing there is.

Faye

It might be good to pair up with another woman. How about it? Wanna partner up?

Faye

What do you want?

Jet

Well, we were thinking about you and we had a little change of heart. Why lock a fine young lady like you up in a place like this?

Faye

You creeps aren't getting any ideas, are you?

Jet

On the contrary. We're taking you someplace where you'll be very well protected.

Faye

[passive] Oh, and where would that be?

The police station. [Faye gasps]

Jet

You were right. 200K is chump change compared to your price, Faye Valentine.

Faye

I don't believe this! Do they put a bounty on me?

Spike

Six million fat woolongs.

Faye

Six million? Is that all they're offering?

Jet

..Just how much money do you owe, anyway?

Faye

We're Romanies. For eons we've wandered the stars looking for love. It's our way.

Spike

Huh?

Faye

You don't know anything, do you? Romanies are gypsies! And you know what we call someone like you? A Gorgio—that means a bumpkin that doesn't know which way is up.

Spike

"Gorgio", I like that. [Faye howls out loud, Ein yawns]

Faye

The wilds are calling me! You can't keep me locked up!

Jet

Save it for the police.

Spike

Come on, Jet, let's get outta here.

Faye

[grunts] Fine! I'm not gonna run away! At least uncuff one hand! I can't even go to the bathroom this way!

Jet

Man, you're a real talker, aren't ya?

Spike

That missile will hit Ganymede before I have a chance to recharge!

Faye

Hey there, have a little trouble?

Spike

Huh?

Faye

I can bail you out for 80%...

Spike

You're insane!

Faye

OK, bye-bye now!

Spike

Alright, 40%, that's my last offer!

Faye

OK, I get the 60!

Jet

Deal, just do it!

Faye

Oh, you're finally up, huh? You slept too much, you've been asleep three days. Yeah, I was starting to worry about you. Hey, you should be grateful to me for staying here.

Spike

[muffled] You sing off-key.

Faye

[shouting] How many times do I have to tell you the same thing?! Short, bald with glasses and Saraswati—

Spike

[shouting] Huh?! What're you saying?!

Faye

I JUST SAID IT! OH! Can you please turn down that repulsive music?!

V.T.

I don't think so. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do".

Faye

Huh?

V.T.

And it's not repulsive, it's very soothing. It's called heavy metal, by the way.