Henry Gondorff: Is Lonnegan after you too?Johnny Hooker: I don't know. I ain't seen anybody.Henry Gondorff: You never do, kid.
Doyle Lonnegan: I put it all on Lucky Dan; half a million dollars to win.Kid Twist: To win? I said place! "Place it on Lucky D-" That horse is gonna run second!Doyle Lonnegan: There's been a mistake! Gimme my money back!
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.
Johnny Hooker: You're right, Henry. It's not enough. ButJohnny Hooker: it's close!