Geoff Seacombe quotes from The Gentlemen

Thanks for taking me in, Geoff.

Geoff Seacombe

I’m not here to lecture ya. We’ve gotta shake the old snow globe once in a while, don’t we? But the important thing is, you’ve gotta learn from the experience. Do you understand what I’m saying?

I... I think so.

Geoff Seacombe

Good.

Sabrina Horniman

Come on, Geoff. What have you got up your sleeve?

Geoff Seacombe

What if we could find an alternative venue for their activities?

Sabrina Horniman

I’m sure you’ve been acquainted with Mr. Rokes from Green River Farm next door.

Geoff Seacombe

The sheep farmer? What are you saying?

Sabrina Horniman

Well, sheep need a lot of land to graze. And lamb’s not turning a profit these days.

Geoff Seacombe

He’s broke?

Sabrina Horniman

Mr. Rokes is being investigated for fraud by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Geoff Seacombe

So he’s not just broke. He’s as bent as a barbed wire fence.

Geoff Seacombe

[at sheep auction] Yeah, there he is. Standing up, front row, the guy to the left.

Sabrina Horniman

What do you think’s my best approach? I mean... I can hardly walk up to the man and ask him if he’d like to house a cannabis farm under one of his barns.

Geoff Seacombe

I know his estate manager. I could always introduce you. But, in my opinion, I think it’s better if you go up and meet him yourself. I mean, he’ll know who you are. I’m sure he’d be susceptible to your powers of... persuasion, ma’am.

Sabrina Horniman

You really think so, Geoff?

Geoff Seacombe

Well, we know he needs the money. And you are very good with people, if you don’t mind me saying so.

Sabrina Horniman

Right, then. Wish me luck.

Geoff Seacombe

Do you need a hand?

I’m fine, Geoff.

Geoff Seacombe

You know you shouldn’t smoke fish with pine, don’t you?

Huh?

Geoff Seacombe

You’re planning on smoking that beautiful carp, but the resin, it poisons the flesh.

Tsk! I can’t do anything right, can I? I mean, Eddie’s off gallivanting around the country pretending to be a gangster. And I’m stuck here, alone, with this... dead fishǃ

Geoff Seacombe

Freddy. It’s a lucky man who’s happy with his place in life.

Geoff Seacombe

Like to join me in a glass of, uh, sloe gin, Your Grace?

Thanks, Geoff.

Geoff Seacombe

[referring to hedgehog on chair] You can put Milligan on the floor there. It’s way past his bedtime anyway.

Right. [relocates Milligan]

Geoff Seacombe

Yeah, anywhere will do. [referring to facial injuries] Everything all right, Your Grace? :Edward "Eddie" Horniman: Yeah. You were right, however, about Susie and the Glass family. Some information has come to light that suggests Susie and the Glass family are... If I try and extract us from the situation, they’re willing to kill me.

Geoff Seacombe

I thought you two were getting along okay.

Well, we were. But not anymore.

Geoff Seacombe

You might wanna sniff that. What do you smell?

Almonds.

Geoff Seacombe

You gotta take your time when you’re making sloe gin. It’ll turn that rich magenta color after a couple of weeks. Most people leave it at that. But to get that full flavor... you gotta leave it a couple of years. Underappreciated quality these days, patience. Let it play out. You continue to deliver on your end of the bargain and see how they respond. Don’t let ’em know what you’re thinking. And meanwhile, prepare for all eventualities.