“How am I to know how your devious criminal genius mind works mate? ”
—Wayne to Wax[1]
“ He is dead, young lady. I am sorry for your loss. Yes, he was simply too handsome, too clever, and immensely remarkable in all aspects of his existence to be allowed to live. I’m afraid it took a hundred men to bring him down, and he killed all but one. His last words were ‘Tell Wax that he’s a total git, and he still owes me five notes. ”
—Wayne to Marasi in a prank[2]
“You’re right nice, but you ain’t got enough punch for me. i like women what couldnt take my face clean off with a roundhouse. ”
—Wayne to Marasi[3]
“I ain’t drunk. I’m investigatin’ alternative states of sobriety. ”
—Wayne[4]
“ I need you to stay behind as we go into those slums. It’s not that I don’t want your help. I do. It’s going to be too dangerous for you. You need to stay where I know you’re safe. No arguments! I’m sorry. ”
—Wayne talking to his lucky hat[5]