“Patel? Ravadem Patel? How am I gonna make a livin' on these...” – Ricky Roma, Glengarry Glen Ross ... Movie Quotes Database

Ricky Roma

[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?

Williamson

Look I'm...

Ricky Roma

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]

Ricky Roma

Money in the mattress.

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