Tough luck, Lonnehan. But that's what you get for playing with your head up your ass!
Read more Henry Gondorff QuotesFrom: The Sting
You see that fella in the red sweater over there? His name's Donnie McCoy. Works a few of the protection rackets for Cunnaro when he's waiting for something better to happen. Donnie and I have known each other since we were six. Take a good look at that face, Floyd. Because if he ever finds out I can be beat by one lousy grifter, I'll have to kill him and every other hood who wants to muscle in on my Chicago operation.
Henry Gondorff: Glad to meet you, kid. You're a real horse's ass.Johnny Hooker: Luther said I could learn something from you. I already know how to drink.
Johnny Hooker: I gave him the breakout just like you said.Henry Gondorff: And?Johnny Hooker: 'S good. He threatened to kill me.Henry Gondorff: Hell, kid, they don't do that, you know you're not getting to 'em.