The best Quotes from Tiger King

When you live 20 years of it, you don't want to see it anymore. I haven't seen Joe face to face in 20 years and don't want to. Because it ain't going to be pretty.

I reached out to Joe and explained to him that I had looked at his case, and I felt like we had a good opportunity to blow holes all through it. I think we can get him released.

I absolutely love Joe, but you know, I don't want to be forever known as just Joe Exotic's husband. I want to be Dillon Passage.

Tiger King changed our lives overnight. Anywhere we go, people know my name. I think it makes sense to capitalize.

It would be nice if I could actually see me being famous out there. But I mean, I've seen these same four walls for a year and a half now.

There's an innocent man in prison. Everybody from the zoo is out there making money and I'm paying the price for every one of them people. If you give a damn it's time to speak up!

If I have to make a deal with the devil, I will make a deal with the devil!

In order for there to be justice, there has to be truth.

I'm in a cage. You know why animals die in cages? Their soul dies.

Animals don't judge you as long as you're really good at heart. They don't care who you are or what you've done in your past.

Judge me by the enemies I have made. So I really appreciate the fact that none of these people like me.

We take Lauren in next Tuesday to be induced to give birth to Sarah Evelyn Lowe and then we get Lauren back in the gym.

I live, eat, and breathe ending the captivity of wild cats.

They want to use those cats to elevate their status.

If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that big cats don't belong in cages.

No tiger belongs in a backyard or bas*ment, the only reason that people have tigers as pets is to try to show off to others.

We're going to have to change the laws if we're going to solve this problem.

Hey all you cool cats and kittens!

I can almost promise you some of you will be urinated on. If that happens, we have t-shirts in the gift shop that say, "I got peed on by a tiger".

I went to work every day prepared to die in a tiger cage. Dying doesn't scare me.

I'm Joe Exotic, otherwise known as the Tiger King, the gay, gun-carrying redneck with a mullet.

My name is Joe Exotic and this is Thunder and Lightning. The only difference between my pet and your pet is mine have three-inch teeth and they weigh 400 pounds.

There are more captive tigers in the US today than there are in the wild throughout the world.

We were told Tiger King is a documentary about the abuse of wild animals. It turned out to be a reality TV show, at best.

Woke up this morning with the sunshine in my eyes
All the clouds are gone and took the rain that came inside
I can't believe the way I feel about the day
All the bad is gone and all the good is here to stay

So if you're ever down in Tampa on a big cat refuge don't pick a fight with your wife
'Cause it's a big 40 acres and if you're not careful you'll be gone in a blink of an eye
No bones, no remains but that won't change the fact that Don sure ain't comin' back
But you can't prosecute, there's just no use, there's nothin' left but tiger tracks

'Cause I saw tiger, now I understand
I saw tiger, and the tiger saw man

None of these programmes created for entertainment value really get at the main issues of big cat and cub abuse.

I expect Joe vs Carole will be a lot more entertaining than the situation was in real life.

You're abusing big cats? I'm coming for you!

I've been going after animal exploiters for decades. Joe Exotic is one of them, an he's in jail. I want to go on to bringing down the next bad guy.

I am amazed at the lengths and expense people will go to in order to trash my reputation.

Peace never lasts long in the world of the big cats.

A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water logged stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?

I've had many enemies over the years. If there's one thing I've learned, it's never engage in a fight you're sure to lose. On the other hand, never let anyone who has insulted you get away with it. Bide your time and strike back when you're in a position of strength - even if you no longer need to strike back.

Even in the darkness, diamonds still shine.

Why would anyone want to be a pirate? It's the best thing there is. Wind in your back. The salty sea air. Loyal crew by your side.