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The Many Meanings of "Forget About It
Donnie Brasco
Forget about it," it's like, uh, if you agree with someone. You know, like, "Raquel Welch is one great piece of ass, forget about it." But then, if you disagree, like, "A Lincoln is better than a Cadillac? Forget about it!" You know? But then, it's also like, if something is the greatest thing in the world, like, "Minghia, those peppers! Forget about it!" But it's also like saying "go to hell," too. You know, like, uh, "Hey, Paulie, you got a one-inch pecker," and Paulie says, "Forget about it!"... Sometimes it just means, uh, "forget about it.
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The Absolute Certainty of a Wise Guy
Lefty
A wise guy's always right. Even when he's wrong, he's right.
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Hierarchy and Comparison in Organized Crime
Lefty
There's the boss. And, under him, there's the skipper. You know how this works?
Donnie Brasco
Yeah, it's like in the army.
Lefty
Bullshit. The army is some guy you don't know telling you to go whack some other guy you don't know.
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Based On A True Story: Donnie Brasco
Taglines
Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story.
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Lefty's Global Reputation in the Underworld
Lefty
In all the five boroughs, I'm known, forget about it. I'm known all over the fuckin world. Anybody, ask anybody about Lefty from Mulberry Street, eh? You pissin up the wrong fuckin tree, my friend.
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Understanding Connections in Organized Crime
Lefty
When I introduce you, I'm gonna say, "This is a friend of mine." That means you're a connected guy. Now if I said instead, "This is a friend of ours," that would mean you're a made guy. A Capisce?
[talking to Donnie]
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Lefty's Struggle with Illness
Lefty
I got cancer of the prick.
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Struggling with Identity and Morality
Donnie Brasco
All my life I've tried to be the good guy, the guy in the white fucking hat. And for what? For nothing. I'm not becoming like them; I am them.
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The Harsh Reality of Loyalty in Crime
Lefty
In our thing, you get sent for, you go in alive, you come out dead, and it's your best friend that does it.
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Nicky's Humorous Take on a Cold Situation
Nicky
The good news is, my dick is now a popsicle!
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Existential Reflection on Identity and Purpose
Lefty
Who the fuck am I? Who am I? I'm a, a spoke on a wheel. And so was he, and so are you.
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Culinary Skills and Gender Perspectives
Lefty
Anywhere you go, all around the world, all the best cooks are men.
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A Request for Assistance in a Task
Nicky
C'mon Donnie. Help me fillet this fat fuck.
[Lefty kills him]
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Longing for Freedom on the Water
Lefty
I wish I had that boat again, that Bertram. I'd get in my car with Annette, I'd drive down to the pier... I'd get on that boat, and I'd go. East, west, north, south, nobody ever finding me.
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Trust and Betrayal in a Close Relationship
Donnie Brasco
You think I'm a fuckin rat?
[as Lefty points a revolver at him]
Lefty
How many times I have you into my own house?
Donnie Brasco
Twice a week. Twice a week, at least.
Lefty
There it is. "At least." I cook for you.
Donnie Brasco
Yeah.
Lefty
If ever I had any money, I'd give you... I never had any money, but if ever I had a hundred bucks in my pocket, I'd give you fifty, right?
Donnie Brasco
Yeah, you did.
Lefty
If you're a rat... ...if you're a rat, then I'm the biggest fuckin mutt in the history of the Mafia.
[puts revolver to his own head]
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Life's Upside Down After a Boss's Death
Lefty
I never hear from my boss until he dies, then my whole life gets turned upside down!
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Behind Enemy Lines: A War on Crime
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In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.
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The Code of the Wiseguy
Lefty
How much money did you give that guy? A wiseguy never pays for his drinks.
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Loyalty Amidst Danger and Betrayal
Lefty
I'd die with you, Donnie.
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Discussion on John Wayne's Fate
Sonny Black
How can John Wayne die?
Lefty
Fuckin Indians got him.
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A Grateful Acknowledgment of Loyalty
Lefty
And listen to me, if Donnie calls... , tell him... if it was gonna be anyone, I'm glad it was him. All right?
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Unexpected Requests in a Restaurant Setting
Japanese Waiter
Take your shoes off.
Donnie Brasco
Take my shoes off? You take your pants off, what the fuck.
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Consequences of Survival and Loyalty
Donnie Brasco
If I come out alive, this guy, Lefty, ends up dead. That's the same thing as me putting the bullet in his head myself.
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Frustration Over a Stubborn Problem
Sonny Black
Hey, will you fuckin stop that?
Lefty
How am I gonna get this thing open?
Lefty
Open Sesame!
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