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Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) turns 53 today, here are some of his best quotes from the show
Actor Peter Dinklage is one of the most familiar faces in the film-making industry currently, and has played several iconic characters over the years. He has managed to break stereotypes, push away boundaries, and solidify his role as an accomplished showman. From playing Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, to starring in his wife’s musical Cyrano, Peter Dinklage has come a long way. Dinklage will be celebrating his 53rd birthday today, so let’s have a look at some of his most influential quotes from the series. Let’s see if you can identify the iconic scenes from these quotes, if you do, let us know in the comments below!
- “Never forget what you are, the rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you.”
- “A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone.”
- “I have a tender spot in my heart for cripples and bastards and broken things.”
- “It’s hard to put a leash on a dog once you’ve put a crown on its head.”
- “I try to know as many people as I can. You never know which one you’ll need.”
- “Drinking and lust. No man can match me in these things. I am the god of tits and wine… I shall build a shrine to myself at the next brothel I visit.”
- “Oh, “monster.” Perhaps you should speak to me more softly then. Monsters are dangerous and, just now, kings are dying like flies.”
- “It’s not easy being drunk all the time. If it were easy, everyone would do it.”
- “Next time I have an idea like that, punch me in the face.”
- “Turns out, far too much has been written about great men and not nearly enough about morons. Doesn’t seem right.”
- “That’s what I do: I drink and I know things.”
Hope you had fun doing a little brainstorming and recalling all the iconic Tyrion Lannister scenes these quotes are taken from. And Happy Birthday Peter Dinklage!