Joker / Arthur Fleck Quotes

Comedy is subjective, Murray, isn't that what they say? All of you, the system that knows so much: you decide what's right or wrong the same way you decide what's funny or not.

Joker (2019)

For my whole life, I didn't know if I even really existed. But I do, and people are starting to notice.

Joker (2019)

Confession

She always tells me to smile and put on a happy face. She says I was put here to spread joy and laughter.

Ugh, why is everybody so upset about these guys? If it was me dying on the sidewalk you'd walk right over me! I pass you everyday and you don't notice me! But these guys? Well because Thomas Wayne would cry about them on TV?

Joker (2019)

— Were you following me today?
— Yeah.
— I thought that was you. I was hoping you'd come in and rob the place.
— I have a gun. I could come by tomorrow?
— You're so funny, Arthur.

— Okay, so that's it? You're crazy, that's your defence for killing three young men?
— No. They couldn't carry a tune to save their lives.

— Murray, one small thing?
— Yeah?
— When you bring me out, can you introduce me as Joker?

Oh come on, Murray. Do I look like the kind of clown that could start a movement? I killed those guys because they were awful. Everybody is awful these days. It's enough to make everyone crazy.

Joker (2019)

Murder

Human, People

You don't listen, do you? I don't think you ever really hear me. You just ask the same questions every week. "How's your job?" "Are you having any negative thoughts?" All I have are negative thoughts.