Memorable Quotes from Larry Brandenburg
5 quotesCapone's Perspective on Power and Public Will
Reporter
An article, which I believe appeared in a newspaper, asked why, since you are, or it would seem that you are, in effect, the mayor of Chicago, you've not simply been appointed to that position.
Capone
Well, I'll tell ya, you know, it's touching. Like a lot of things in life, we laugh because it's funny and we laugh because it's true. Now, some people will say - reformers, they'll say, Put that man in jail! What does he think he is doing? Well, what I hope I'm doing, and here's where your English paper's got a point, is - I'm responding to the will of the people.
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Business Discussion Among Three Characters
Jerry Lundegaard
How ya doin there, Stan? How are ya, Wade?
Stan Grossman
Good to see ya again, Jerr'. If these numbers are right, this looks pretty sweet.
Jerry Lundegaard
Oh, those numbers are right, all right. Believe me.
Wade Gustafson
This is doable.
Stan Grossman
Congratulations, Jerry.
Jerry Lundegaard
Yah, thanks, Stan, it's a pretty--
Wade Gustafson
What kind of finder's fee were you looking for?
Jerry Lundegaard
Huh?
Stan Grossman
The financials are pretty thorough, so the only thing we don't know is your fee.
Jerry Lundegaard
My fee? Wade, what the heck're you talkin about?
Wade Gustafson
Stan and I're okay.
Jerry Lundegaard
Yah.
Wade Gustafson
We're good to loan in.
Jerry Lundegaard
Yah.
Wade Gustafson
But we never talked about your fee for bringin it to us.
Jerry Lundegaard
No, but, Wade, see, I was bringin you this deal for you to loan me the money to put in. It's my deal here, see?
Stan Grossman
Jerry, we thought you were bringin us an investment.
Jerry Lundegaard
Yah, right.
Stan Grossman
You're sayin'... What're you sayin'?
Wade Gustafson
You're sayin that we put in all the money and you collect when it pays off?
Jerry Lundegaard
No, no. I- I d, pay you back the principal, and interest. Heck, I'd go one over prime?
Stan Grossman
We're not a bank, Jerry.
Wade Gustafson
What the heck, Jerry, if I wanted bank interest on seven hundred fifty thousand I'd go to ]. Talk to Bill Diehl.
[[w:Midwest Federal Savings & Loan|Midwest Federal]
Stan Grossman
He's at Norstar.
Wade Gustafson
He's at--
Jerry Lundegaard
No, see, I don't need a finder's fee, I need a... finder's fee's, what, ten percent? Heck, that's not gonna do it for me. I need the principal!
Stan Grossman
Jerry, we're not just going to give you seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars!
Wade Gustafson
What the heck were you thinkin'? Heck, if I'm only gettin bank interest, I'd look for complete security. Heck, FDIC. I don't see nothin like that here.
Jerry Lundegaard
Yah, but I... Okay, I would, I'd guarantee ya your money back.
Wade Gustafson
I'm not talkin about your damn word, Jerry! Geez, what the heck're you--
Stan Grossman
We’re not a bank, Jerry.
Wade Gustafson
Well, look, I don't want to cut you out of the loop, but this here's a good deal. I assume, if you're not interested, you won't mind if we move on it. Independently.
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Perceptions of Time in Isolation
Heywood
Was it worth it, two weeks in the hole?
Andy
Easiest time I ever did.
Skeet
Bullshit. No such thing as easy time in the hole.
Jigger
A week seems like a year.
Snooze
Damn straight.
Andy
I had ] to keep me company.
[[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mr. Mozart]
Floyd
So they let you tote that record player down there, huh?
Andy
It was in here. And in here. That's the beauty of music. They can't get that from you. Haven't you ever felt that way about music?
[points and taps his head.; gestures over his heart]
Ellis
Well, I played a mean harmonica as a younger man. Lost interest in it, though. Didn't make too much sense in here.
Andy
Well, here's where it makes the most sense. You need it so you don't forget.
Ellis
Forget?
Andy
That there are places in the world that aren't made out of stone. That there's something inside that they can't get to. that they can't touch. It's yours.
Ellis
What are you talkin about?
Andy
Hope.
Ellis
Hope? Let me tell you something, my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane. It's got no use on the inside. You'd better get used to that idea.
Andy
Like Brooks did?
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Managing Uncertainty in a High-Stakes Situation
Stan Grossman
Okay. We'll get the money together. Don't worry about it, Jerry. Now, d'you want anyone at home, with you, until they call?
Jerry
No, I- they don't want- they're just s'posed to be dealin with me, they were real clear. Ya know, they said no one listenin in, they'll be watchin', ya know. Maybe it's all bull, but like you said, Stan, they're callin the shots.
Stan Grossman
Okay. And Scotty, is he gonna be all right?
Jerry
Yah... Geez... Scotty. I'll go talk to him.
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Reactions to the Possible Repeal of Prohibition
Reporter
They say they're going to repeal Prohibition soon. What will you do then?
Ness
Very likely, I'll do the same thing everybody else will do...I'll go out for a drink.
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