Hannah Baker – Character Quotes

Why would a dead girl lie?

— You literally can manufacture an existential crisis out of thin air.
– It’s a gift!

Do not take me for granted. Not again.

And I'm scared because I don't know how to fly. But you're there at the bottom of the slide to catch me when I fall.

So, you see, that's where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.

Hey, it's Hannah. Hannah Baker. That's right. Don't adjust your... whatever device you're hearing this on. It's me, live and in stereo. No return engagements, no encore, and this time, absolutely no requests. Get a snack. Settle in. Because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended. And if you're listening to this tape...you're one of the reasons why.

See, I can guarantee that one of the reasons you're still listening is that you really want to know... who are the others? Who else is responsible for my death? Well, you're going to learn soon enough. And, of course, they're going to learn about you, too. If they haven't already. What? Feeling paranoid? On edge? Yeah. High school does that to a person. You never really know who you can trust. And who you can't. So keep your wits about you. It's all part of the game. But, remember, it's not a game. Not at all.

Welcome back. So glad you're still listening. Are you having fun? You must be wondering who's next, and why. Is it you? What did you do? How did you end up on these tapes? Maybe you did something cruel. Or maybe you just watched it happen. Maybe you didn't even realize you were being cruel. Maybe you didn't do anything at all. And maybe you should have. Too late. I think you know exactly what you did. And after these tapes, you'll never forget it. I know I won't. Oh, and, uh, by the way... I'm still dead.

— F. M. L. forever.
— F. M. L. forever.
— F. M. L. forever.
Little did I know you would F. my L. forever. Little did I know you would be my hurricane.

Friendship. It's complicated. But don't worry. You won't go through this alone. That's not fun. Trust me. I've been there. Now, it won't always be easy. It might even hurt a bit. Or a bit more than a bit. That depends on you. But fear not, we'll get through this. Step by step, tape by tape. You and me. Together. And don't forget... there are others.

You said something stupid, Zach...and I yelled at you. Big deal. You should have let it go. But you didn't let it go. You didn't like that someone told you no. 'Cause guys like you get anything you want, right?

I decided to give you one more chance. Stupid Hannah.