Perry White quotes from Smallville

Perry White

I finally found my story.

Clark Kent

For some insane reason, it's me. Chloe told me. I don't think it's funny.

Perry White

Oh, it's not a joke, Clark. I got the facts to back it up.

Clark Kent

What kind of facts are those?

Perry White

The accident, the power lines, your magical appearance as your family tractor drops out of the sky.

Clark Kent

I explained that.

Perry White

"It fell off a truck". That's not an explanation, that's a punch line. I spent the morning combing through police records and newspaper stories. You're Johnny on the Spot, Clark. You're Smallville's own hero on deck.

Clark Kent

Trust me, Mr. White, there's nothing special about me.

Perry White

Oh, that's where you're wrong, kid. So far I got you pegged as really strong and shock-resistant. The question is, what other tricks have you got up your sleeve?

Clark Kent

Mr. White, don't do this.

Perry White

See, the way I figure it, you're strong, you're shockproof, you're incredibly fast. Plus you're cursed with this hero complex.

Clark Kent

Yeah, why don't you come back down on the deck and we'll talk about that.

Perry White

No. Not till I have my story.

Clark Kent

Wait, Mr. White? Look, you're wrong about me.

Perry White

I'm betting you'll save me, Clark.

Perry White

Thanks again for the ride.

Clark Kent

It's the only way I could be sure you'd get on the bus.

Perry White

You really are kind of a freak, you know that?

Clark Kent

Mr. White...

Perry White

I'm serious. You try to help people, even fools like me, and you never ask for anything in return. When I saw your face up there after it was all over, I suddenly realized I was about to tear down a good person. I just couldn't believe there was actually anyone like you out there.

Clark Kent

Trust me, Mr. White, I'm not that good.

Clark Kent

Something tells me the world hasn't seen the last of Perry White.

Perry White

Something tells me you're right. Rumor has it I still have a friend or two on the Daily Planet. Oh, by the way, I went over a couple more of your Torch stories.

Clark Kent

And?

Perry White

Well, they're rough, and half the time you buried the lead, but I see a glimmer of hope. If you ever make it to Metropolis, look me up. I owe you one.