So many of the great detectives that we see on television now owe their origins to Sherlock Holmes. What was very exciting about Rob's pitch and script was that he is a real Holmes-ian expert. He knew all of the mythology. He was very well-versed in the genesis of Holmes and the stories. And the twist with Watson is something we jumped at immediately. It's a very forward-thinking way of doing the show.
I have heard, Mr. Holmes, that you can see deeply into the manifold wickedness of the human heart.
It's quite exciting," said Sherlock Holmes, with a yawn.
The provocation with Holmes is the fact that he's described by Doyle as a man without a heart - all brain. . . and that's very difficult to play, or even indicate.
Holmes serves as an ideal model of how we can learn to see and think better.
There's no police like Holmes.
I am inclined to think -' said I. `I should do so,' Sherlock Holmes remarked impatiently.
It’s been a long time since Sherlock Holmes jumped off that roof - it’s time to reveal the truth about what happened between him and the pavement.
If in 100 years I am only known as the man who invented Sherlock Holmes then I will have considered my life a failure.
Work is the best antidote to sorrow, my dear Watson.
Sherlock Holmes was a drug addict without a single amiable trait.
Every Sherlock Holmes story has at least one marvelous scene.
Dr. Holmes says, both wittily and truly, that crying widows are easiest consoled.
Ever since I was a child, I've always been fascinated with Sherlock Holmes.
My fans know the name Larry Holmes and that he always gave it his all.
Trying to be Sherlock Holmes is like trying to catch an arrow in mid-flight.
You have a grand gift for silence, Watson. It makes you quite invaluable as a companion.
Only that I insist upon your dining with us. It will be ready in half an hour. I have oysters and a brace of grouse, with something a little choice in white wines. Watson, you have never yet recognized my merits as a housekeeper. ~ Sherlock Holmes
In those days Mr. Sherlock Holmes was still living in Baker Street and the Bastables were looking for treasure in the Lewisham Road.
You have done all the work in this business. I get a wife out of it, Jones gets the credit, pray what remains for you?" "For me," said Sherlock Holmes, "there still remains the cocaine bottle.
