Tom Quinn quotes from Spooks

Tom Quinn

Oh, reckless optimism

Tom Quinn

That's my real name.

Tom Quinn

Sometimes.

Harry

You like her?

Tom

Very much.

Harry

Well assuming she passes vetting, when might you be addressing the microscopic issue that your real name is Tom Quinn and you're a spy?

Tom

When did you tell your wife you were a spook? When you met, when you married?

Harry

Just after we'd signed the register. Well I like to have things on paper, don't you?

My conscience is clear.

Tom

I doubt that very much.

I stand by what I believe, I doubt you've ever believed in anything in your entire life.

Tom

I believe killing people in the name of life is just about the stupidest thing I've ever come across.

Tom

What we need is good old-fashioned human intelligence.

Danny

You won't find any of that in here.

Tom

You'd be surprised.

Danny

I've always said, never trust what anyone tells you, especially if you're paying.

Tom

Fair enough. Nice jacket, by the way.

Danny

Thanks.

Tom

I'll need a wife, of course.

Harry

Shouldn't have thought that too difficult, a dishy catch like you.

You're not bugged up are ya? I don't want this going on record okay.

Tom

Stan, today's Saturday, it's my family day, it's my birthday, it's just me no one else here.

Yeah well I'm just making sure I'm safe.

Tom

You are just don't look up satellites tracking my position.

Tom

Are we ready with the flat?

All concurrent surveillance systems are operational.

Tom

Colin, when the word “yes” will do, use it.