River (TV Mini Series)

Episode #1.3 (2015)

Eddie Marsan: Thomas Cream

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Quotes 

• Thomas Cream : We trust to our peril. But to naught is to be alone. And then, oh the silence.

  John River : [tries to walk on past] 

  Thomas Cream : [following]  Is that why you keep us all so close? You see, I understand you, Inspector. I really do. This pretense of yours, but are you capable of anything more? Love all, trust few, do wrong to none. If only that were true.

  Thomas Cream : [blocking his path]  So, wind her in slowly. Yes, pull her in close to your breast. Then once in your grasp, break her heart. Break her heart as you did to Stevie. You larter!

  John River : [grabbing him by the shirt]  Why do you do this? Why do you do this?

  Thomas Cream : Because I am you. I am the darkest part of you. I am the heart-breaker. I am despair. I am death.

  [grins] 

• Thomas Cream : [appearing]  You are a good liar, Inspector. I shouldn't be surprised, as your entire profession is formalized curiosity. Poking and prying into other's deception has prepared you well for your own. "10,000 pounds," That's some "Chinese." But beware, Inspector. Your greatest deception is to the self.