Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)/Quotes

Imagine twelve guys with nearly Shiva-level talent and a lifetime of training.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

This girl was the daughter of the same Sportsmaster guy mom used to fight. Her mother and father hooked up in the Injustice Society. She probably felt she had big boots to fill. We could've started a support group if she hadn't been trying to kill me.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

I believe this is the part where our spunky heroines get stinking drunk.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Mother! I'll get you for this! Why couldn't my first case be something simple? Like a serial killer!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Somehow I knew right then that in the world of heroes I inhabit, where everyone's perfect--I'd met the bravest person I'd ever meet. The one who was flawed.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

No. NO! Take it away! It's too horrible!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

You guys can't catch a break, can you?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Just call me 'Dinah'. After all, the Marines are Supermen too.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Come on, Oracle. Send the Marines. Send the JLA. Send the Shriners. But get me outta here.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

She's my best friend in the whole world--but I don't know who she is.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

That's right, you're sort of Batgirl, aren't you?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Follow me, Kong-baby. I can outride the cops, and I have a feeling so can you.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

First, we'll get together with your boss's ex-partners in science. Like Lucy, they got some s'plainin' to do!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

My father was a cop. I married a cop. I was meant to be a cop. But this city didn't want a female detective.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Babs, no one believes in second chances more than I do. But I have a gut feeling this will end in tears.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

You and Oracle should hang out and trade obscurities. She's got a mess of 'em.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

I used to think fights followed me around. But Huntress seems to know trouble on a first-name basis. Forget that. She and trouble are conjoined twins.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Death by ice cream. Had to happen someday. Oh, man.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Oracle, I just want you to know, that terrified feeling in my bladder? That's all you.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

You're not listening, Oliver-- The bank won't take hot sex as collateral. This time, you figure out how to pay the rent-- and I'll go up to the mountains!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

I loved being part of the tradition, part of an elite. And it was my obligation to protect those who were less... able. Then when that man... cut me, I couldn't even scream. I was so... helpless. It wasn't supposed to be like this! I was supposed to be stronger!!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Oh, I knew he'd catch up to me eventually. But a good detective needs to keep a clear head. I'll feel it... later. Gan will fight this in his own way. And I'll fight it in mine.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Oh, this makes a lot of sense... I'm going to take on twelve armed men... with nothing but my good looks and a quick wit...

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

I'd sooner vote republican than let this one get away.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Tell me exactly where my daughter is and I won't cripple you for life.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

The only way out of here is through me. I hope you're stupid enough to try.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

So you're just going to let them take over. Is that it? Why don't you just give them the keys to your cars... your houses. Maybe then they'll leave you alone... but I wouldn't count on it. If you don't stand up and fight for what's yours... you won't have anything left worth fighting for.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Damn you, Oliver Queen. It's been almost a year. Where are you?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Some of us do have to work, Oliver. I mean, we don't all have closets full of money.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Saturday night... you were supposed to pick me up at eight. You were late. The Tanetti hit happened at 7:45... across town. How long does it take to get from there to my place?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

You've changed, Oliver. If you ever wondered what makes a man like Fyres, you should look in a mirror. You have all the signs.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Scars. You'd have to go under the knife to remove those. But the psychological disfigurement -- no blade for that. Except the cutting edge of life itself. Otherwise, you remain a cheerless bird in a gilded cage. Truly... a Black Canary.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

We had a good run... while it lasted. It just didn't last.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

I am here by royal invitation. That awards me the rank of emissary and all the privileges of that title. If a member of my family is slighted in a public forum, I am within my rights to enact "Admonition by Combat". In English, I believe it means I can kick the living Hell out of anyone who talks smack about my people. Right?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

It's England -- you can't throw a plate of fish and chips without hitting a castle, right?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

The merchandise is not for pawing!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Wow. If we get out of this alive, will you have my baby?

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Don't get me wrong. We're not freaks. We weren't born different. But we became different the moment we stepped into the hero role. Now we have to live up to it... or die trying.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Shut it, Zee. Ixnay on the uturefay uffstay.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

But we need no purpose, Red Tornado! Don't you understand-- It's Christmas! The satisfaction-- the reward-- is in the simple act of giving!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

If we're to go down, we'll do it with a roar and not a whimper!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

We need more information. So I'm coming along -- and what's more, I'm calling the shots!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Death's scythe cut down someone I loved too! But time will slowly erase the pain! I know...

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Batman, you've always been close since we met-- A shoulder always to turn to! Green Arrow is so strong-willed-- I'm attracted, but frightened by it! I need you to give some advice on how to handle it... --As the brother you are to me...

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

When the Bat whistles, the Canary flies, Commissioner.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

Liberated ladies aren't supposed to say things like this Batman, but you know what? - You're my hero!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

You're "supposed" to think you're talking with a Justice League member ... someone who's seen enough weird stuff to know what she's talking about.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

It's kind of a relief walking around here in costume! Considering the way people dress in New York, I don't look any more or less unusual than anyone else!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

And this should convince you -- Don't confuse animals with people!

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

So here I was doing a benefit and in the space of 55 seconds, I had an attempted murder... And a second attempt that succeeded... Under unusual and hauntingly familiar circumstances...

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)

This is my home, Arrow-- The Justice League. When I needed them, they took me in, they helped me through the worst days of my life... Please... Try to understand.

--Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)