Thomas Shelby delivers some of Peaky Blinders's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Thomas Shelby quotes from Peaky Blinders, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Thomas Shelby Quotes
"By order of the Peaky Blinders!"
— Thomas Shelby, Recurring throughout the series
"Everyone's a whore, Grace. We just sell different parts of ourselves."
— Thomas Shelby, Season 1, Episode 2
"I don't pay for suits. My suits are on the house or the house burns down."
— Thomas Shelby, Season 1, Episode 2
Thomas Shelby Trivia & Fun Facts
- Cillian Murphy spent months perfecting the Birmingham accent for the role, consulting with dialect coaches.
- Tommy's signature peaked cap and razor blade weapon are based on real Peaky Blinders gang practices from the 1890s-1920s.
- Cillian Murphy smoked over 1,000 herbal cigarettes per season, as the character is rarely seen without one.
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