35 Lip Gallagher Quotes from the Witty and 'Shameless' Southside Genius

Phillip Gallagher, known as "Lip" to his close friends and family, is defined by his smarts and lack of motivation to meet his full potential, leaving audiences frustrated yet constantly rooting for him. Read 35 of his quotes below.

Lip is one of the main characters and is one of the six siblings in the American version of the controversial comedy-drama series "Shameless." Living on the Southside of Chicago in a working-class environment and a highly dysfunctional family, Lip is pushed by those in his life to find a way out of this world by using his extreme intelligence to succeed.

While he resists taking on this responsibility, he eventually gets a scholarship to M.I.T., where he initially thrives but is expelled due to his excessive use of alcohol and destructive behavior.

He eventually begins to accept that he is an alcoholic, finding a more grounded life by going to A.A. meetings and settling down in the Southside with a partner and their baby, an ending that proved controversial for an individual with genius level I.Q. Read the 35 quotes below from this beloved "Shameless" character.

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “You know, I’m getting pretty damn tired of everybody.” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

Emotional Lip Quotes

“I’m not my dad. You hear me? I’m not my [expletive] dad!” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“The first rule you learn in this house—you hide the [expletive] money.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“Well, how’d that Kool-Aid taste going down?” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“You know, I’m getting pretty damn tired of everybody.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"You almost killed Liam!" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “Well, how’d that Kool-Aid taste going down?” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

"Fine burn the house down! Burn the food too!" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"You don't give a [expletive] about me. You don't give a [expletive] about me, because you don't have to!" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"I believe the answer to that question, like the answer to most questions, is [expletive] you!" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Lip Quotes about or to His Family

"Ian, I told you not to come here, okay?" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “[To Ian Gallagher] Why, is he asking about me?” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

"[To Fiona Gallagher] You're his gaurdian. You signed up for this." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"What about the U.S. Army? You hear anything from them?" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“[To Ian Gallagher] Why, is he asking about me?” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"Hey, you guys heard anything from Ian?" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"[To Fiona Gallagher] So how long you in prison if you lose?" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “It's a nice outfit. What is that... uh, pirate wench?” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

“[To Ian Gallagher] We are going to evaluate her well-being and, if need be, rescue her." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"What did you think was going to happen Fiona?" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Lip Quotes Filled with Sarcasm and Dark Humor

“I'm washing dishes, and Carl's got a scholarship. The world's upside-down.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“It's a nice outfit. What is that... uh, pirate wench?” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “I'm washing dishes, and Carl's got a scholarship. The world's upside-down.” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

“So you’re saying you [expletive] up beyond the capacity of the modern human mind to process?” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“Theres a Buddhist saying that we get reincarnated till we’ve been, done and seen everything. My dad reckons he’s way up that ladder to hear him talk you couldn’t teach him a thing. I mean it’s never occurred to him that he might just be thick as pig [expletive]. If you want rid of him just start mentioning full-time work.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Opinionated Lip Quotes

“Every Libertarian was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“When you’re poor, only way to make money is to steal it or scam it.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“All teenagers are sex addicts.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

More Lip Quotes

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “Every Libertarian was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

“We're not going to murder anyone.” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"Hipsters. Very good." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"Provide transport to a safer haven." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"She's gotten hella clingy." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"I suppose we'll manage." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “When you’re poor, only way to make money is to steal it or scam it.” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

"Is something burning?" — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

“You are gorgeous. You're sweet. You're funny. You're very smart. You know that, right?” — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"I kinda hate it." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

"Hell froze over." — Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher

Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher with his quote: “You are gorgeous. You're sweet. You're funny. You're very smart. You know that, right?” | Source: facebook.com/ShamelessOnShowtime

Some found the ending well-rounded for Lip, grasping that his character, although highly intelligent, was presumably truly never invested in a more bourgeois lifestyle.

Some, however, felt as if his arc was thrown away by the writers and were frustrated at him for not using his potential by the end of the series.

Many of these viewers would probably have been more satisfied with the film "Good Will Hunting" starring Matt Damon. The premise is the same, but the ending is much more to the liking of those who want Lip to succeed academically.

Another beloved "Shameless" character is the resourceful Fiona Gallagher, the oldest of her five siblings. Read her 65 quotes to get to know her better.