L.A. Confidential quotes

Ed Exley: Suicide note. Says he killed Jack because Jack had figured out a pornography scam Patchett was running.
Bud White: Slicing himself open wasn't his idea. Two of his fingers are broken.

Bud White, Ed Exley

I admire you as a policeman - particularly your adherence to violence as a necessary adjunct to the job.

Dudley Smith

Ed Exley: All I ever wanted was to measure up to my father.
Bud White: Now's your chance.
Bud White: He died in the line of duty, didn't he?

Bud White, Ed Exley