- [Sidney wants Arthur and Ray to protect him from a hitman who is going to kill him]
- Sidney: You have connections and Ray is a minder. I need protection. You've got to find and stop this madman for me.
- Arthur Daley: This could be very complicated.
- Sidney: I have funds.
- Arthur Daley: I need money up-front.
- Sidney: Are we talking cost?
- Arthur Daley: His life is in danger and he wants to negotiate.
- Sidney: Well shouldn't I haggle a little?
- Arthur Daley: Let me put it this way. Dying could ruin your living.