Memorable Quotes from Danny Trejo
20 quotesFinding Freedom Beyond Imprisonment
Ismael Cruz
Hey Mikey, how you doin'? Look, you can't let those walls get you down. Believe me, I know. I spent a little time behind walls. I know they can drive you crazy. You gotta look beyond the walls, you know? Learn to live inside your head.
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Machete's Stance on Texting
Machete
Machete don't text.
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Revelations and Betrayals in Death Race
Lists
Lucas! It always was you.
[shocked, amazed and surprised]
Katrina Banks
I knew you were hiding something from me, you son of a bitch!!
[very angry and furious; strikes Lucas in the face while scolding him for deceiving everyone, including her]
Lists
We thought you were dead.
Goldberg
So it's always been you behind the mask.
Carl Lucas
Yeah, it's a long story. I'll tell you all about it later.
Katrina
So what kind of deal did they make, huh?
Lucas
I didn't have a choice. It was either them or me.
Goldberg
Whatever it was, it included getting your face fixed. Don't bother to deny it, Lucas! I saw it. I was there.
Lucas
Did you, Goldberg?! Or did you see what they wanted you to see? Or what you think they wanted you to see?
Katrina
What did they want us to see?!
Lucas
That is no deal.
Lists
You never needed to make a deal. All you had to do was win five races in a row and you're free. Those are the rules.
Goldberg
There are no rules in the cage, Lists. At least none that benefit the cage.
Lucas
Believe what you want, Goldberg. But I don't think it's wise, right now, that they see us together.
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Respecting Personal Space with Masks
Noel Kluggs
Hey, let's go, fucknut! It's time to go!
[to Michael Myers - claps hands; touches one of Michael's masks]
Ismael Cruz
Hey, hey, hey, don't touch that.
Noel Kluggs
What?
Ismael Cruz
He doesn't like it when you touch his masks.
Noel Kluggs
God damn! I wouldn't wanna bum the freak out!
Ismael Cruz
Sorry about the chains, Mikey.
[puts handcuffs on Michael]
Noel Kluggs
What do you mean "sorry bout these chains"? You got feelings for this big idiot? Is that it? What the fuck, Ismael? What the fuck, man?
Ismael Cruz
Hey, I've been helpin this kid for nearly 20 years. Him and I... you know what, it's none of your business anyway, ok?
Noel Kluggs
Don't look at me. I'll be a shitstorm in your worst nightmare, motherfucker.
[Michael looks at Noel]
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Humanity vs. Altairian Identity Debate
Lt. John Masterson
Alhague, how do you like being human?
Prisoner
Say, what?
[distant]
Lloyd Gallagher
It's all right.
Lt. John Masterson
Better than being Altairian. Altairians are a filthy people. We could take over this place if we wanted. They have nothing here to stop us.
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Machete's Adaptability in Communication
Sartana
I thought Machete don't text.
Machete
Machete improvise.
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Sheriff Requests Name List from Associates
Sheriff John Wydell
What's going on, shitheads?
Rondo
Sheriff....
Sheriff John Wydell
(hands Rondo a piece of paper) Here's a list of names I need you to run down for me.
Rondo
That's some funny-ass names! Haha!
[Looks at the paper, and starts chuckling]
Sheriff John Wydell
Yeah, look who's fuckin talkin "Rondo". Just let me know if anything connects.
Billy Ray Snapper
I'm sure it will. Shit always floats our way, don't it...."Chief"?
Sheriff John Wydell
Well, if you keep your mouth open wide enough maybe you'll catch it all....don't fuck this up assholes.
Rondo
Have fun scraping all them brains up off the road! Haha.
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The Complexity of Personal Sacrifice
Jimmy Cuervo
I saw a creature, he sat and he held his own heart in his hands, and he ate of it. I asked him, "Is it good friend?" He said, "It is bitter. Bitter. But I like it because it is bitter.
Harold
May God's fury rain down on you.
Jimmy Cuervo
And because it is *my* heart.
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Discussion of their dire situation
Cuchillo
This is hell.
Royce
Last time I looked, you didn't need a parachute to get there.
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A Plea for Recognition and Loyalty
Ismael Cruz
I was good to you, Mikey! I was good to you!
[Last words as Michael attacks him]
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Identity Reveal in Spy Kids
Machete
Who are you?
Carmen
Carmen Elizabeth Juanita Echo Sky Brava Cortez.
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Belief and Reality in Conflict
Jimmy Cuervo
She believed in you. She believed in all of you.
Harold
She believed in fairy tales. Who are you to tell me what she believed in?
Jimmy Cuervo
I'm the fairy fucking godfather that's gonna save your fairy fucking tails.
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Acknowledging Secrets and Facing Consequences
Lucas
Truth time. Look, I had my reasons. But I haven't been straight with you. And I'm sorry for that. But I wanna make this right.
Lists
Well, then don't lie to us again.
Katrina
Or hide things from me anymore. Okay?
Lucas
Okay. Look, there's something you all need to know about the race. I did make a deal with the new boss. To lose.
Goldberg
To lose? You're gonna have a tough time losing in this car.
Lucas
I know. He had a gun to my head. He had a gun to all of your heads. So, I made a new deal. And this is what we're gonna do.
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Naming the Dish in Mexico
Sands
Did you order my pibil?
[Entering a restaurant]
Cucuy
Ahi'sta.
[In Spanish]
Sands
Does it have a name?
[Referring to El Mariachi]
Cucuy
They call him "El". As in "The".
Sands
I know what it means, thank you. Alert the Barillo cartel that "El" has come out of hiding.
Cucuy
I don't think we should.
Sands
Are you an a Mexican or a MexiCAN'T?
[Interrupting]
Cucuy
I'm a Mexican.
Sands
Good, then do as I say.
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Breaking Ties with Sands
Cucuy
There's cartel on every corner.
El Mariachi
Sands told me you handle protection.
Cucuy
I don't work for Sands anymore, and since I'm a MexiCAN, I can do whatever I want.
El Mariachi
Then I guess I don't work for Sands either, goodbye.
Cucuy
There's a price on your head, I'm going to collect. Why don't you just tell Barillo everything you know and then maybe he'll just cut off your hands.
[Grabbing El Mariachi's arm]
El Mariachi
And if I don't?
Cucuy
You know that Old Man I killed in your village? What if your whole village was next?
El Mariachi
Would you kill them?
Cucuy
Me? They certainly would.
[Pointing at Barillo cartel members]
El Mariachi
Then I guess I have no choice, but to kill you all.
[Shoots Barillo Cartel men]
El Mariachi
You are last.
[to Cucuy]
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Cultural Identity in Machete Dialogue
Padre
Cuban?
[''offers Machete a cigar'']
Machete
Mexican.
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A Favor Among Dangerous Alliances
Katrina
You wanna tell me why you just risked our lives to save that banger?!
[referring to 14K]
Lucas
They're Triads. The only people Markus would not deal with. That's why they're not after us. They have no clue about the hit. Look, it's a Triad kill thing. It's a life for a life. Since I saved his, he owes me a favor.
Katrina
Well, I saved your life.
Lucas
Really? How so?
Katrina
Because your Markus Kane offered to buy my freedom if I would kill you.
Lucas
Great! First, they all want me dead, and now, you, too?!
Katrina
I guess you owe me a favor, too.
Lucas
I can't wait.
Goldberg
Hey, amigo! I want a favor, too, huh?
Katrina
Buzz off, Goldberg!
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Discrimination Against Sexual Orientation Is Unacceptable
Carlos Santana
You can’t fire someone because they’re gay! That’s discrimination! You can get sued for that, ¿no? Besides, he’s my nephew. You can’t choose your familia. So, he’s here, he’s queer, get used to it!{{cn}}
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A Gardener's Unexpected Threat
Booth's Bodyguard #1
Hey, hey-heh, boss. Who are you?
[''seeing Machete walking towards Booth's doorsteps carrying a pickaxe and a motor scythe'']
Machete
The new gardener.
Booth's Bodyguard #1
The gardener.
Booth's Bodyguard #1
Just fucking with you, chief. It's Hungarian for I going to kill you, you little monkey. You know what, there's a big pile of shit in the back. You can go and clean that up, all right? Make sure you do a good job.
Booth's Bodyguard #1
Make sure to wipe those boots off. Carrying shit in the house.
Booth's Bodyguard #1
You ever noticed how you let a Mexican into your house just because he's got gardening tools? No questions asked, you just let him right in. Could have a chainsaw. You know, a machete...
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Safety Concerns in a Dangerous Situation
Padre
It's not safe for you to be here.
Machete
I'm not looking for "safe".
Padre
No, I mean it's not safe for me for you to be here!
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