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Spy Quotes

Childhood dreams and screen fascination with spies.

These quotes share a fascination with spy stories, from a childhood wish to become a spy detective to an actor recalling how a small role in the film Spy left a lasting impression. One person notes never really following spy scores despite constant assumptions otherwise.

'Homeland' is a thriller with a lot of cloak and dagger spy stuff, which is one of the things that makes it so much fun.

Quotes by Adam Rayner

I always liked spy stories.

Quotes by Walter Wager

The spy boom has been a beautiful windfall for architects, construction companies, IT specialists, and above all defense contractors, enriching thousands of private companies and dozens of local economies hugging the Capital Beltway.

Quotes by Rachel Maddow

People on 'The Incredibles' would ask me if I listened to a lot of spy scores, but no, I don't.

Quotes by Michael Giacchino

Action Quotes

It was awesome and liberating to play a Russian spy.

Quotes by Lucas Till

I always wanted to play characters, and that was definitely one - a Russian spy.

Quotes by Lucas Till

I used to think, 'I'm going to write.' I knew that from quite early on, but I also thought, 'Maybe I'll be an explorer or a spy,' and it all came from books.

Quotes by Lisa Tuttle

My wife has a small part in 'Spy,' and that movie killed me repeatedly.

Quotes by John Ross Bowie

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a spy detective or a rock star.

Quotes by Jill Sobule

Emotion Quotes

Being a filmmaker is kind of like being a glorified spy.

Quotes by Jehane Noujaim

Breaking a cardinal rule of spy craft, I actually let it be known that I wanted to work for the CIA.

Quotes by James Luceno

In 1996, when my first novel, 'Masquerade,' was published, I knew international thrillers - or spy novels, if you prefer - had been the domain of male authors for decades.

Quotes by Gayle Lynds

I've always loved spy stories. Who can resist?

Quotes by Gayle Lynds

I'm almost incapable of lying. I'd be a terrible spy.

Quotes by Gary Oldman

Identity Quotes

Today's difference between Russia and the United States is that in Russia everybody takes everybody else for a spy, and in the United States everybody takes everybody else for a criminal.

Quotes by Friedrich Durrenmatt

I was Gerti Giggles in 'Spy Kids.'

Quotes by Emily Osment

Coming out of 'Spy Kids,' I immediately wanted to do more grown-up roles, and I was turning down a lot of the kind of younger, cheesier roles.

Quotes by Daryl Sabara

The Spy Act prohibits keystroke logging, hijacking, and phishing.

Quotes by Cliff Stearns

I wasn't a spy. I'd have been spotted in five seconds. Yes, I was in intelligence, but that covered a multitude of things.

Quotes by Christopher Lee

Intrigue Quotes

I wanted to be a journalist. The other thing I wanted to be was a spy.

Quotes by Ana Patricia Botin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Spy quotes page focus on?
These quotes reflect a personal fascination with spy stories and spy culture, from childhood dreams to specific film references.
Why do people search for spy quotes?
People search for spy quotes when they're drawn to the genre's mix of intrigue, hidden identity, and suspense, often for writing or personal interest.
Is there a quote about a childhood dream of becoming a spy?
Yes, one quote describes wanting to be a spy detective or a rock star as a kid, pairing the spy fantasy with another classic childhood ambition.
Does a quote here mention the film Spy specifically?
One quote mentions a wife having a small part in the film Spy, describing it as something that repeatedly caused amusement while watching.
Is there a quote about spy movie scores?
Yes, one quote notes being asked whether they listen to a lot of spy scores because of work on 'The Incredibles,' but clarifies that isn't actually the case.

The appeal across all four quotes leans toward Intrigue and hidden identity rather than any real espionage background. For more on concealed roles and double lives, see the Identity quotes page.