Terry: The old man's still an artist with a Thompson.
Tom Reagan: You don't hold elected office in this town. You run it because people think you do. They stop thinking it you stop running it.
Eddie Dane: Very smart. What were you doing at the club, talking things over with Leo? Tom Reagan: Don't think so hard, Eddie. You might sprain something. Eddie Dane: You are so goddamn smart. Except you ain't. I get you, smart guy. I know what you a...
Tom Reagan: [on finding someone sitting in the dark in his apartment] Hello Bernie. Bernie: Hello Tom. What's the rumpus? How'd you know it was me? Tom Reagan: You're the only one I know who'd knock and then break in. Bernie: Your other friends would...
Adolph: Hey, horses got knees? Tom Reagan: I don't know... fetlocks. Adolph: Well if I was a horse, I'd be down on my fetlocks praying you don't bet on me.
Johnny Caspar: You double-cross once - where's it all end? An interesting ethical question.
Tom Reagan: My chin's hanging out right next to yours. I'd worry a lot less if I thought you were worrying enough.
Tic-Tac: You gotta remember to put one in his BRAIN. Your first shot puts him down, then you put one in his BRAIN. Then he's dead. Then we go home.
Tom Reagan: Drop Johnson? He play your book much? Tad: Pssh! You kidding? I didn't even know he could count!
O'Doole: Guttin' the golden calf again! I don't know whether to laugh or cry! Tom Reagan: Yeah, it's awful confusing.
O'Doole: Look, don't nobody ask me, since I'm just the chief around here, but I'll tell you my opinion. Caspar is just as crazy as Leo, and an eye-tie into the bargain! Tom Reagan: What's the matter, O'Doole? Doesn't anything ever suit you?
Tom Reagan: You can't hijack me, Tic-tac, we're on the same side now. Or didn't you get that far in school?
Tom Reagan: So, uh, you didn't see Bernie Birnbaum before he was shown across? Clarence "Drop" Johnson: Uh, no? Tom Reagan: Seen him since?
Mink: Listen, Bernie wants to see you. It's important. Tom Reagan: Yeah, well, I'm right here. I'm not made of glass.
Tony: No small talk, huh? They shoot your horse? Tom Reagan: If there's any justice...
Eddie Dane: Not so fast, there, Kaputnik.
Tom Reagan: It's not Leo's debt. I'll pay me own way. Tad: I admire a man of principle. Does this go on the tab?
Leo O'Bannion: If I never see him again, it would be soon enough.
