" Do I look like a man that wants a simple life? " - Tommy Shelby, Peaky Blinders Does what's asked of him at the drop of a hat, no matter how immoral the request may be. Birmingham is nearly cold hearted, though he can fake emotion well, meaning if he needs to pretend to be overjoyed, he can do it. There are times were he loses control of who he is and becomes a cold blooded killer, which isn't something he's overally proud of, and would rather he himself die than hurt anyone else. However, with his friend, Tommy, at his side, he manages to find joy in life again, and contining his work with his friend.