Inspector Morse Season 1 quotes

Lewis

(admiring DeVries' Jaguar) Nice car!

(dismissively) Rubbish, these new models. No class.

Hugo deVries

I like being dead. It takes the strain out of living.

Hugo deVries

I am Zoroastro; YOU are Monostatos!

Toscanini? Arturo Toscanini? That's the WORST recording of 'The Magic Flute' there's ever been! I wouldn't even let it in the house!

No, I don't join groups. I'm even thinking of leaving the choir.

(to Lewis) Go and see it! You'll love it...it's got a dragon.

Lewis

(Noticing Inspector Hillian's drinking) The way he knocks it back, it's a wonder he lived to collect an OBE.

People in glasshouses ...

Lewis

(Looking in his own glass) This is only a little light wine, Sir.

I know what it is.

Lewis

And it's only me second glass!

Sanctimony, Lewis (shaking his head).

I was over the way ... and there was this car...

I take it from all the...excitement that you got its number.

Yes, Sir.

Then deal with it in the normal way. That's quietly, with a certain amount of control.

Well, I think I'll go for a walk. What about you?

Lewis

I could start work on the reports, Sir, if you want.

Good man.

Lewis

I mean, only if you want.

Well, why not. Procrastination is the thief of time, since we're swapping proverbs.

Patrick thinks you're a very good detective. A poor policeman, and a very good detective.

Really. Well I suppose half a compliment is better than none.