Most-quoted character in Match Point (2005): in 9 of its 10 quotes
A line from Chris WiltonSophocles said, that to never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.
Chris Wilton The man who said "I'd rather be lucky than good" saw deeply into life. People are afraid to face how great a part of life is dependent on luck. It's scary to think so much is out of one's control. There are moments in a match when the ball hits the top of the net, and for a split second, it can either go forward or fall back. With a little luck, it goes forward, and you win. Or maybe it doesn't, and you lose.
Chris Wilton You can learn to push the guilt under the rug and go on. Otherwise, it overwhelms you.
Chris Wilton The innocent are sometimes slain to make way for grander schemes. You were collateral damage.
Chris Wilton It would be fitting if I were apprehended... and punished. At least there would be some small sign of justice - some small measure of hope for the possibility of meaning.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton So, what's a beautiful young American doing mingling among the British upper class?
Nola Rice Has anyone told you you play an aggressive game?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton Has anyone told you you have very sensual lips?
Nola Rice Extremely aggressive.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton I'm naturally competitive.
Nola Men seem to think I'd be somebody very special.
Wilton And are you?
Nola Well, no one's ever asked for their money back.
Chris's dad was a bit of a religious fanatic.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton After he lost both his legs, he found Jesus.
Tom Hewett God... Sorry, but it just doesn't seem like a fair trade.
Detective Banner Have you seen this before?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton No.
Detective Banner Were you aware that Nola Rice kept a diary?
Christopher "Chris Wilton No.
Detective Banner Do you still claim that the last time you saw Nola Rice was at the Tate Modem over a year ago?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton Look, you can't blame me for trying to hide the fact that I had an affair with her. I know that it's not the most honorable thing to cheat on your wife, but that does not make me a murderer!
