Blake These are the new leads. These are the Glengarry leads, and to you they're gold but you don't get them. Why? Because to give them to you would be like throwing them away. They're for closers.
Tied for most-quoted character in Glengarry Glen Ross (1992): in 19 of its 57 quotes
Most scenes with: Shelley Levene (5), Ricky Roma (4), John Williamson (4)
A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing.
More lines from Blake
8 quotes Blake Blake Your name is "You're Wanting", and you can't play the man's game, you can't close them, and then tell your wife your troubles. 'Cause only one thing counts in this world: get them to sign on the line which is dotted. You hear me you ****in' ****s?
Blake And to answer your question, pal, why am I here? I came here because Mitch and Murray asked me to. They asked me for a favor. I said the real favor, follow my advice and fire your **** ass because a loser is a loser.
Blake You call yourself a salesman, you son of a bitch?
Blake Know what it takes to sell real estate? It takes BRASS BALLS to sell real estate.
Blake We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody want to see second prize? [Holds up prize] Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.
Blake You think this is abuse? You think this is abuse, you ****? How are you gonna take the abuse you get on a sit? You don't like it? Leave.
Blake Coffee is for Closers!
Scenes with Blake
10 scenes Blake PUT. THAT COFFEE. DOWN. Coffee is for closers only. You think I'm ****in' with you? I am not ****in' with you.
Blake [Looks at Shelly]
Your name Levene?
Blake [Blake quickly looks at the board, then looks back]
You call yourself a salesman, you son of a bitch?
Come on. You're eating her crumbcake.
Hmm? Oh, yeah, I'm eating her crumbcake.
How was it?
Uh, from the store.
**** her.
[Ricky Roma gets a lead from Williamson with a familiar "deadbeat" name]
Patel? Ravadem Patel? How am I gonna make a livin' on these deadbeats? Where did you get this one from the morgue?
Look I'm...
Oh come on, what's the point? What's the **** point in any case I gotta argue with you, I gotta knock heads with the cops, I'm busting my balls sell your dirt to deadbeats. [waves the lead]
Money in the mattress.
Three? I count two.
There's three leads there.
"Patel"? **** you. **** Shiva handed this guy a million dollars, said "Sign the deal!" he wouldn't sign. And the god Vishnu too. **** you, John! You know your business, I know mine. Your business is being an asshole. I find out whose **** cousin you are, I'm going to go to him and figure out a way to have your a - **** You! I'm waiting for the new leads.
You're such a hero, you're so rich, how come you're coming down here to waste your time with a bunch of bums?
Blake You see this watch? You see this watch?
Yeah.
Blake That watch costs more than you car. I made $970,000 last year. How much you make? You see pal, that's who I am, and you're nothing. Nice guy, I don't give a shit. Good father, **** you. Go home and play with your kids. You wanna work here, close. You think this is abuse? You think this is abuse, you ****? You can't take this, how can you take the abuse you get on a sit?
Blake You got leads. Mitch & Murray paid good money. Get their names to sell them. You can't close the leads you're given, you can't close shit, you are shit, hit the bricks pal, and beat it, 'cause you are going out.
The leads are weak.
Blake "The leads are weak." The **** leads are weak? You're weak. I've been in this business fifteen years...
What's your name?
Blake **** you. That's my name.
[laughs]
Blake You know why, mister? 'Cause you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight; I drove an eighty thousand dollar BMW. That's my name.
We don't gotta sit here and listen to this.
Blake You certainly don't, pal, 'cause the good news is—you're fired.
George Aaronow When I talk to the police I get nervous.
Yes. You know who doesn't?
George Aaronow Who?
Thieves. Always tell the truth, George; it's the easiest thing to remember.
The leads are coming!
Get 'em to me!
I talked to Mitch and Murray an hour ago. They're coming in, you understand. They're a bit upset about this morning's...
Did you tell 'em about my sale?
How could I tell them about your sale? I don't even have a teleph - I'll tell them about your sale when they bring in the leads, all right? Shelley, all right? You closed a deal. Fine. You made a good sale, fine.
It's better than a good sale. It's...
Look, I have a lot on my mind right now. They're coming in, all right? They're very upset, I'm trying to make some sense...
I'm telling you - the one thing you can tell them is that it's a remarkable sale.
The only thing 'remarkable' about it is who you made it to.
What the **** does that mean?
That if the sale sticks, it'll be a miracle.
What does that mean? Why would it not... Oh, **** you. You do not know your job. That's what I'm saying. You do not know your job. That's what I'm saying. A man IS his job and you are **** at yours.
[Williamson is going to the cops to turn in Shelley]
Where have you been, Shelly? Bruce and Harriet Nyborg? Do you want to see the memos? They're nuts. When I was with Webb, they used to call in every week. Did you see how they were living? How could you delude yourself?
I've got their check.
Well, frame it. It's worthless.
Stick around, I'll pull the memo for you, I'm kind of busy now.
The check's no good? They're nuts?
Call the bank. I called them four months ago, when we first got the lead. They're insane, Shelly. They just like talking to salesmen.
Why?
Because I don't like you.
**** you.
