The rifle is the first weapon you learn how to use, because it lets you keep your distance from the client. The closer you get to being a pro, the closer you can get to the client.

— Is he any good?
— Yeah, he seemed like a smart guy. He had a business card and everything...

A man can be an artist at anything, food or whatever if you’re good enough at it. Creasy's art is death, and he's about to paint his masterpiece!

I only got one rule. One rule only. You gonna do something, you do it right. You don't know how to do it, ask me, all right? Likewise, if you need anything from me, you better speak up...

— Do you know the level of who you're dealing with? I'm a first-ballot hall of famer. I crap out high-end clients.
— That's a little too much information for me.

You go, we go!

— 007... I'm your new Quartermaster.
— You must be joking.
— Why, because I'm not wearing a lab coat?
— Because you still have spots.
— My complexion is hardly relevant.
— Well, your competence is.

They come here to enjoy. But there's no longer joy in what you do.