Marty Byrde Quotes

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Marty Byrde delivers some of Ozark's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Marty Byrde quotes from Ozark, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.

Best Marty Byrde Quotes

"Money is, at its essence, that measure of a man's choices."

— Marty Byrde, Season 1, Episode 1 - Sugarwood

"I'm smarter than you. I'm harder working than you."

— Marty Byrde, Season 1, Episode 1 - Sugarwood

"I have a very specific set of skills."

— Marty Byrde, Season 1 - various

Marty Byrde Trivia & Fun Facts

  • Jason Bateman directed several episodes of Ozark himself, winning the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
  • Bateman reportedly lobbied hard to play Marty as calm and collected rather than panicked, creating the character's signature flat affect.
  • The role marked Jason Bateman's dramatic pivot from his comedy career in Arrested Development.

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