“You think that I'm some guinea, fresh off the boat, and you can kick...” – Caspar, Millers Crossing ... Movie Quotes Database

Caspar

You think that I'm some guinea, fresh off the boat, and you can kick me! But I'm too big for that now. I'm sick a' takin the scrap from you, Leo. I'm a' of marching into this goddamn office to kiss your Irish ass. And I'M SICK A' THE HIGH HAT!

Caspar

[Puts on his hat and coat]

Youse fancy pants, all a youse.

Leo

Johnny, you're exactly as big as I let you be, and no bigger, and don't forget it, ever.

Caspar

That's right, Leo. You're the big shot around here, and I'm just some schnook likes to get slapped around.

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Johnny Caspar Jon Polito More Caspar quotes →

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