“Gets down to what it's all about, doesn't it? Making the wrong move...” – Lancey Howard, The Cincinnati Kid ... Movie Quotes Database

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Lancey Howard

Gets down to what it's all about, doesn't it? Making the wrong move at the right time.

Cincinnati Kid

Is that what it's all about?

Lancey Howard

Like life, I guess. You're good, kid, but as long as I'm around you're second best. You might as well learn to live with it.

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