Gotham (TV Series)

Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness (2016)

Sean Pertwee: Alfred Pennyworth

Quotes 

• [Alfred Pennyworth gives Bruce Wayne some tips while fighting Mr. Cupcake] 

  Alfred Pennyworth : See, Master Bruce, big muscles require lots of blood. Strength costs wind. Now, if you're gonna beat a big man, all you have to do... is outlast him.

• [Alfred Pennyworth prepares to fight Mr. Cupcake because Bruce did the talking] 

  Bruce Wayne : Are you acting like this is my fault?

  Alfred Pennyworth : It's not for me to say, is it, sir?

  Bruce Wayne : How is this my fault?

  Alfred Pennyworth : I told you to let me do the talking, did I not? And did you do the talking? Yes. And I think you'll find, yes, you did do the talking.

• [Alfred Pennyworth tells Bruce Wayne to pick his fights] 

  Alfred Pennyworth : Pick your battles. Don't let them pick you.

• [last lines] 

  Alfred Pennyworth : [Alfred Pennyworth searches the Wayne Manor for Bruce Wayne]  Master Bruce!

  Bruce Wayne : [as Alfred finds Bruce's farewell letter, as Bruce narrates]  'Alfred, I have left home for a while to live on the streets with Selina. Please, wait and listen before you react. You need not worry that I'm in danger or that I've lost my mind. I've thought long and hard about this decision and I know it's the right one. Malone's death made me realize a couple of things. You can't kill murder. You can't get revenge on evil. You can only begin to fight such things by not doing them. And you can only fight them where they live, not just at Wayne Enterprises. In the streets, in the slums, in the bad parts of town. So that's where I'm going.'

  Alfred Pennyworth : He's lost his mind.

  Bruce Wayne : [Alfred reads on]  'I'm not going to start battling muggers or anything. But one day, I am going to do something to help the people of Gotham. I don't know what yet, but I will. Meantime, I need to learn stuff. Number one: I need to learn how to live in the same world other people have to live in. Selina's giving me a place to sleep and will show me the ropes, so, like I say, there's no need to worry. I'll be in touch soon and I'll come home eventually. Please, Alfred, trust me and honor my wishes. Don't try to bring me back. I need to do this. Sincerely, your good friend, Bruce.'