Gotham quotes

Jerome Valeska

When I say three hairs past a freckle, gentlemen, I do not mean five hairs past. Let's do better next time, hmm?

Jervis Tetch

Mind both P's and Q's, Valeska. We're not your militia, to be becked and called.

I dread to think of where you'd be without us.

Jervis Tetch

Boys! Boys, um, let's not squabble too early in our partnership. There'll be plenty of time to stab each other in the backs later, but for now, stick to Jerome's plan and everyone will get what they want.

An earthly kingdom of terror.

Jervis Tetch

A piece of Gotham Pie, both sky and high!

Jerome Valeska

That's the spirit, boys! Think big... and kinky. [glances at Tortuga] And lose the weirdo; she's giving me the heebie-jeebies.

Jervis Tetch

Your work is done, my dear. Your race all run.

Glad to be of help. [she hands Jerome her keys and slits her own throat]

Jerome Valeska

Much better. Now, to free the rest of our cronies and blow this popstand.

[flashback] What a vital, poisonous little mind you have. Everybody hates you for it, don't they?

Barbara Kean

Yes. Everybody hates me. I don't know why.

I understand that feeling very well, Barbara. You are just the one I've been looking for. I have a present for you. But it's a secret. You shall become the Demon's Head. The League of Shadows shall be yours to command. An army of assassins. The world is weak, Barbara, and you are strong. Use the League to make the world more like you.

Jervis Tetch

Almost magic hour, Gothamites. Time to climb to the tippy-top of every tower, and the clock strikes twelve, throw yourselves pell mell onto your heads!

Selina Kyle

Hands off, big boy. [she aims the gun at the strongman, who releases Bruce; Bruce knocks him out] Still don't need my help, Bruce?

Bruce Wayne

Selina.

Jerome Valeska

"Selina", huh? Well, isn't that a nice name.

Bruce Wayne

Selina, don't!

Jerome Valeska

No, no, no, no. [grins] She's not that kinda girl.

Selina Kyle

[smiles coldly] Wrong answer, freak.

Jerome Valeska

Ah, that's funny, 'cause-

Jerome Valeska

[peeks out of the booth] Oops, alright! See you crazy kids later! Ciao! [he flees]

Selina Kyle

[angrily] ...You should've let me shoot him. [they both stand] It would've been over by now!

Bruce Wayne

Selina, I told you, I'm responsible for him. I can't just let him be shot, Selina, I can't.

Selina Kyle

I'm not taking responsibility for this mess! So let's get outta here before the cops show up, yeah? [pause] Come on!

Bruce Wayne

...It's not over yet.

Selina Kyle

[sighs, shakes her head]... Suit yourself. Just, don't take... so much responsibility, that you get yourself killed.

Barbara Kean

You're weak. You're all so damn weak. That's it. That is why Ra's chose me. Because he knew I would see how pitiful you all are. Afraid of change. Afraid to take orders from a woman. Well, listen up: I am the Demon's Head, so you sons-of-bitches better start bowing down right now, or it is gonna get ugly up in here!

Jerome Valeska

[Nonchalant] Yeah, hi, I'm here to see Xander Wilde. [pulls out a shotgun] And no, I don't have an appointment.

Jerome Valeska

Don't bother calling security. They're all... [the secretary screams] ...headless.

Jerome Valeska

I've been waiting for this moment for 15 years, ever since you ran away in the middle of the night like a coward.

Jeremiah Valeska

You're insane.

Jerome Valeska

Yeah.

Jeremiah Valeska

And I tried telling mom, but she didn't want to listen to me. You blame me for everything that's gone wrong in your life. But the truth is, Jerome, you were born bad.

Jerome Valeska

"Born bad", huh? So that's why you made her think I tried to kill you.

Jeremiah Valeska

Look, we both...

Jerome Valeska

What was it, again? I put a blade to your throat. No, no, no. I tried to light you on fire.

Jeremiah Valeska

[Out loud] We both know you wanted to.

Jerome Valeska

Yeah, that was a funny story, wasn't it?

Jeremiah Valeska

[Quietly, nervous] Okay, maybe it didn't happen exactly that way. But I didn't have a choice, and I was right. [Quietly, tearfully] You killed our mother.

Jerome Valeska

She did deserve it, though. [Chuckles] After that whore hid you away, she gave up on me, [Getting angrier] poisoned by your stories. You turned everyone I ever loved against me! My own flesh and blood! [Calmly] I guess it's like what they say: We all can go insane with just one bad day. [puts a gun to Jeremiah's head] I guess with you it's just one bad spray. [Laughs] You'll see.

Jervis Tetch

Listen to what I have to say...

Harvey Bullock

Oh, hell no! You are not hypnotizing me again!

Jim Gordon

That's one way to do it...

Jeremiah Valeska

[Quietly, annoyed] What are you gonna do to me, Jerome?

Jerome Valeska

C'mon! I'm gonna kill ya! Of course! But first, I'm gonna drive ya mad..... And don't worry, you won't be alone. All of Gotham will join ya, too!

Jim Gordon

Jerome told his brother his plan was to turn Gotham mad. How the hell's he gonna do that, Harvey?

Harvey Bullock

I dunno. I thought it already was.

Harvey Bullock

Hey Jim, what gives?

Jim Gordon

The mayor and the police commissioner have been kidnapped by Jerome. We've got every cop in the city searching all the places Jerome's been seen the last week. Got something for me?

Harvey Bullock

Well, I was gonna say I just won 100 bucks in the scratch-off lottery at the liquor store and we can go the track with it, but we can do your thing first.

Jeremiah Valeska

I watch the news. I know why you're here, Mr. Gordon, and you must be out of your mind if you think I'm gonna be led like a lamb to slaughter.

Jim Gordon

I understand your concern, but your brother doesn't bluff. If we ignore his demands, there's no telling what he might do.

Lucius Fox

We can block his remote's signal with this.

Jim Gordon

Thanks. If you and Bruce can get within a few feet of him, it will disable his remote; he'll be a sitting duck. Our snipers can take it from there-

Jeremiah Valeska

For God's sakes, Gordon, you have to know what he wants! To... murder us both on live television!

Bruce Wayne

Mr. Valeska, I'm Bruce Wayne. [offers his hand] It's a pleasure to meet you.

Jeremiah Valeska

[shakes his hand]... Likewise. I... wish the circumstances were better.

Bruce Wayne

May I ask what you're working on?

Jeremiah Valeska

Um, yeah. It's a compact electrical engine; it generates power.

Bruce Wayne

Fascinating. How much power?

Jeremiah Valeska

Just two could light up every building south of Westward Bridge.

Bruce Wayne

You have a brilliant mind. And we all hope we can soon be rid of your brother, so that you can carry on your work free from fear. I understand if you choose not to help us today, but I trust that Captain Gordon and Mr. Fox will see that no harm comes to me. But, even if it does...maybe, by facing Jerome...I can show the people of Gotham that standing up to terror is the only way to take its power away.

Barbara Kean

I have finally found my true purpose. I'm not going to let your jealousy distract me. [to her henchwomen] Ladies, escort Miss Galavan to the street.

Tabitha Galavan

I'll show myself out.

Barbara Kean

Actually, I think it's time my loyal servants taught you some manners.

Tabitha Galavan

Why don't you do it?

Barbara Kean

Because I am the one true heir to an immortal god's ancient dynasty, and I don't dirty my fingers with the likes of you anymore.

Jerome Valeska

Quite the dilemma, Jim. Are you gonna let me fall and die, or pull me up and arrest me? What's it gonna be? Lawman or murderer?

Jerome Valeska

[laughing] Good old Gordon, always playing by the rules. That's why I'll outlive you. That's why I'm loved: because I don't give a damn about the rules.

Jim Gordon

It's a long way down. You sure you'll outlive me?

Jerome Valeska

Oh, I'm sure. Because I'm more than a man - I'm an idea, a philosophy. And I will live on in the shadows within Gotham's discontent. You'll be seeing me soon. Au revoir!

Jerome Valeska

[recorded, cackling] Hello, brother. Didn't think you could get rid of me so easily, did you? See, my days were numbered, but you... Oh, you can continue on for me, be my ultimate revenge! [Jeremiah begins to stagger around the room, coughing and knocking things over] So... calm yourself. Don't fight it. [Jeremiah clutches his head and screams] Breathe it in. This gas was a special mixture I had made, just for you. Something to finally set you free. It's time to have some fun!

Jerome Valeska

[recording] Burn it down, brother. Burn it all down!