"[in need of a distraction to get the crowd out of the auction house.] One million pounds! [Everyone gasps and looks a…"

"[ to Dr. Hoffmen-Stall ] Perhaps you have heard of me. My name is Sherlock H... [bomb explodes; coughing] H... Holmes!"

"[referring to his disguise, a great false beard] It's so overt it's covert."

"[as Watson is getting ready to shoot] Make it count!"

"[to Watson] Don't dance! You know what happens when you dance."

"[note to Watson] Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same."

"If we can stop him, we shall prevent the collapse of Western civilization... No pressure."

"[dancing with Sim] Just follow my lead."

"[to Moriarty] Be careful what you fish for."

"Bishop to Bishop eight, discovered check and incidentally, mate."