Criminal Minds (TV Series)

Persuasion (2014)

David Clennon: Marvin Caul

Quotes 

• Marvin Caul : Thank God you showed up.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Marvin Caul, can I just say I'm a huge fan. I saw you perform at the Lotus Inn back in 1977 when I was a little kid and I always wondered what happened to you.

  Marvin Caul : Time. Time has not been kind.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Here, let me give you a ride to the station.

  Marvin Caul : Ah.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : I can't imagine how hard it must have been for someone of your talent to stay hidden for so long. I mean, weren't you dying to get back out there?

  Marvin Caul : Of course. And I have a plan. I am going to book a stage at the Rio.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : So, that's what the money was for. You know, I have to say, it's absolutely brilliant. You found the perfect population to steal from and someone else to do your dirty work. I tip my hat to you.

  Marvin Caul : Ha-ha. I have no idea what you're saying.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : What I'm saying is that you're going to be charged with murder, and the first one will be Carrie's. I'm assuming you killed her because your ego got in the way when she left you to work for another magician. Am I right?... Look, Marvin, there's no place to go. You're a very clever man and you know how to read a situation. Tell me where Carrie's body is and at least you'll get recognition for what you accomplished in the tunnels.

  Marvin Caul : ...She's buried at the abandoned construction site. Did you really see me at the Lotus Inn?

  Dr. Spencer Reid : The truth?

  Marvin Caul : I can't abide lies.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : I wasn't even born yet.

• Marvin Caul : If you want to lift someone's wallet, don't kiss the dog.

  Finn Bailey : What?

  Marvin Caul : Don't let him see your face. You almost had it, then you looked him in the eye and lost your nerve.

  Finn Bailey : What do you know about it?

  Marvin Caul : What you tried, a Keystone Kop would have spotted. Cigarette?... You know my name. What's yours?

  Finn Bailey : ...Finn.

  Marvin Caul : When's the last time you've slept without keeping one eye open, Finn?

  Finn Bailey : What's it matter to you?

  Marvin Caul : It doesn't, really... I've seen you milling around. Maybe I could help.

  Finn Bailey : ...Look, man, I don't care what you pay. I don't sleep with dudes.

  Marvin Caul : Believe me, if I were gonna pay for that, I wouldn't pick you.

  Finn Bailey : So, uh... why do you want to help me?

  Marvin Caul : You remind me of someone.

  Finn Bailey : Ah, gotcha. I remind you of you when you were young and just starting out or some crap like that, right?

  Marvin Caul : Word of advice, Finn. If someone offers to help you, don't step on him before you know the terms. Have a nice life.

  [walks away] 

  Finn Bailey : Hey, Marvin! You, um... You want your lighter back?

• Marvin Caul : I'll help you, but you gotta be truthful. The one thing I can't abide are lies.