Get Shorty Quotes

“There were a lot of terms you had to learn, as opposed to the shylock business where all you had to know how to say was 'Give me the fuckin money.”
― Elmore Leonard, Get Shorty

“The Strip,” Chili said, “you have to get a cab to go anywhere. Here, you walk out the door you’re in Vegas.”
― Elmore Leonard, Get Shorty

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― Elmore Leonard, Get Shorty

“That’s what I like to hear. Where are you?” “The Nugget, downtown.” “What’s the matter with Mesas? Give you casino rate.” “The Strip,” Chili said, “you have to get a cab to go anywhere. Here, you walk out the door you’re in Vegas.” Right there out the window, the Pioneer, Binion’s, Sassy Sally’s, all the grind joints, hot slots, discount prime ribs, keno, bingo, race and sports book . . . cleaning and pressing While-U-Wait . . .”
― Elmore Leonard, Get Shorty