“Leon, what exactly do you do for a living?” – Mathilda, Léon ... Movie Quotes Database

Mathilda

Leon, what exactly do you do for a living?

L?on

Cleaner.

Mathilda

You mean you're a hit man?
L?on [reluctantly]: Yeah.

Mathilda

Cool.
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Mathilda

Do you "clean" anyone?

L?on

No women, no kids. That's the rules.

Mathilda

How much would it cost to hire someone to get those dirtbags who killed my brother?

L?on

Five grand a head.

Mathilda

Wow. How about this: I work for you, and in exchange, you teach me how to clean. Hmmm? What do you think? I'll clean your place, I'll do the shopping, I'll even wash your clothes. Is it a deal?

L?on

No, it's not a deal/

Mathilda

What do you want me to do? I've got no place to go.

L?on

You've had a rough day today. Go to sleep now. We'll see in the morning.

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Léon Jean Reno More Léon quotes →

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