XXXX When I was born, the world was a far simpler place. It was all just cops and robbers.
Played by Daniel Craig 
Layer Cake (2004) · 37 quotes
Layer Cake (2004) · 37 quotes
Most-quoted character in Layer Cake (2004): in 15 of its 37 quotes
Most scenes with: Jimmy Price (2)
Always remember that one day all this drug monkey business will be legal. They won't leave it to people like me... not when they finally figure out how much money is to be made - not millions, **** billions. Recreational Drugs PLC - giving the people what they want... Good times today, stupor tomorrow. But this is now, so until prohibition ends make hay while the sun shines.
More lines from XXXX
8 quotes XXXX XXXX I mean, it's like selling anything: washing machines, handmade shoes, blow jobs. As long as you don't take the piss, people will always come back for more.
XXXX Life is so **** good, I can taste it in my spit.
XXXX I'm not a gangster, I'm a businessman whose commodity happens to be cocaine.
XXXX But as some roman general once said: If you seek peace, plan for war.
XXXX My name? If you knew that, you'd be as clever as me.
XXXX I hate guns! ... although, that one is very pretty.
XXXX Have a plan and stick to it.
Scenes with XXXX
6 scenes XXXX Well, don't think too long, because somebody's gonna make a killing on these pills.
Trevor They already have. That's the problem, kidder.
XXXX [over the phone]
Dragan?
Dragan Yes."
XXXX I've got an idea... Why don't you come 'round for breakfast? I'll squeeze some orange juice and grind some coffee and we can talk about this like adults. How's that sound?"
Dragan Sounds very hospitable.
XXXX Do you know where I live?
Dragan No.
XXXX Well, **** off then.
XXXX That's a very expansive question.
Expansive? [laughs] Tell me son, are you a homosexual? The day was when only homosexual's used words like "expansive". You're not a homosexual are you? Not behind in your rent?
"Details, details. Things to do. Things to get done. Don't bother me with details, just tell me when they're done." Who said that, son?
XXXX Winston Churchill?
Close. No, I said it. James Lionel Price.
Do you know what a remora fish is?
XXXX Yes.
Oh you do? Well Jimmy's been swimming in my slipstream all my **** life.
Listen, son. Let me explain something to you. Freddie's in intensive care with a bit of a brain haemorrhage. You were there at the scene. That's called joint venture. Now, if Freddie dies you're either in the dock with Morty or you're in the witness box putting him away. Think about that.
XXXX (points to a whiskey bottle in Gene's hand)
You know, I will have one of those.
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