Mean Business on North Ganson Street Quotes

“Dave Stanley bit into his ravioli, and a flood of warm and salty ricotta filled his mouth. “They make it good here.” “When it’s fresh from the kitchen, it’s a seven.” The young officer had anticipated this comment: Gianetto rated everything that he cared about on a scale that went from zero to ten. Food, movies, actresses, cars, the nine books that he had read in college, and a pantheon of classic rock albums had all received numerical classifications, as had less obvious things like cities, countries, his wife’s dresses, dog breeds, and supermarkets. The only things that had ever received tens were Italy and Rottweilers.”
― S. Craig Zahler, Mean Business on North Ganson Street

“Get your driver’s license and put—” “I don’t have one.” “Then your birth certificate or social security card.” “I don’t have those either.” “Get something with your name on it—a credit card or a bill—anything—and put on some clothes.” “I’m dressed.” Liz tugged at her nightgown, disturbing breasts that resembled the eyes of an alcoholic. “Lots of women wear this around the house.” “Yours needs an addition,” said Dominic. “I’m not ashamed of how God made me.” “Don’t let Him take all the credit.”
― S. Craig Zahler, Mean Business on North Ganson Street