Ian Fleming quotes - page 3
Ian Fleming was a British author and journalist, most famous for creating the James Bond series of spy novels. His work has had a huge influence on popular culture and the spy fiction genre. He became an iconic figure through his captivating storytelling and unforgettable characters. Here are 60 of his quotes:
One of the bibles of my youth was 'Birds of the West Indies,' by James Bond, a well-known ornithologist, and when I was casting about for a name for my protagonist I thought, 'My God, that's the dullest name I've ever heard,' so I appropriated it. Now the dullest name in the world has become an exciting one.
Ian Fleming
Bond insisted ordering Leiter's Haig-and-Haig "on the rocks" and then he looked carefully at the barman. "A Dry Martini", he said. "One. In a deep champagne goblet." "Oui, monsieur." "Just a moment. Three measures of Gordons, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?" "Certainly, monsieur." The barman seemed pleased with the idea.
Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming
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Occupation: British Author
Born: May 28, 1908
Died: August 12, 1964
Quotes count: 60
Wikipedia: Ian Fleming
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