Arthur Shelby delivers some of Peaky Blinders's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Arthur Shelby quotes from Peaky Blinders, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Arthur Shelby Quotes
"I am a Blinder!"
— Arthur Shelby, Season 2 - various
"Nobody goes through that door unless I say so!"
— Arthur Shelby, Season 1 - various
"By the order of the Peaky Blinders!"
— Arthur Shelby, Recurring throughout the series
Arthur Shelby Trivia & Fun Facts
- Paul Anderson drew on personal experience with mental health struggles to portray Arthur's volatility.
- Arthur's descent into addiction and violence was meant to show the human cost of gang leadership.
- Paul Anderson reportedly stayed isolated from the rest of the cast between takes to maintain Arthur's tortured state of mind.
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