Gustavo "Gus" Fring Quotes

Gustavo "Gus" Fring, played by Giancarlo Esposito, delivers some of Breaking Bad's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Gustavo "Gus" Fring quotes from Breaking Bad, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.

Best Gustavo "Gus" Fring Quotes

"I hide in plain sight, same as you."

— Gustavo "Gus" Fring, Season 3, Episode 5 - Mas

"A man provides. And he does it even when he's not appreciated, or respected, or even loved."

— Gustavo "Gus" Fring, Season 3, Episode 5 - Mas

"Last chance to look at me, Hector."

— Gustavo "Gus" Fring, Season 4, Episode 13 - Face Off

Gustavo "Gus" Fring Trivia & Fun Facts

  • Giancarlo Esposito was nearly broke and considered quitting acting before being cast as Gus Fring.
  • The prosthetic used for Gus's face in 'Face Off' took hours to apply each time it was used.
  • Gus straightening his tie after the explosion was Giancarlo Esposito's own idea.

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