Black Samson (1974)

Michael Payne: Arthur

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• Samson : How's business?

  Arthur : Oh, people keep dyin' - just like a bad habit.

• Arthur : I'm gonna stay cool. Just kinda stand up on the sidewalk and - watch it all go down.

• Arthur : You know, we both grew up in this same neighborhood. And we both know exactly how it runs. So, now I'm gonna tell you a little piece of advice. Sooner or later those white boys *are* gonna move in here. I can see that. So, you had better get ready to hold on to what you've got.

  Samson : You on one side and them on the other. Where you at?

  Arthur : I stay out as long as they stay out. But, when they make their move and the war comes down, well, then I'm just pickin' up the pieces. Business is business.

  Samson : Witness to the fact. What about our people>

  Arthur : What about our people? With me its the law of supply and demand.

• Arthur : I can hardly keep up with the demand.

  Samson : Word's out that you got people out on my street.

  Arthur : No, sir! What's the matter? Is somebody hustlin' you around?

  Samson : Somebody pushin'. Somebody hustlin' - smack.

  Arthur : Well, it's not one of mine. *But*, maybe them white boys is nibblin' at you.

• Arthur : As for your friend Samson, well he's just gonna have to be as big and as bad as all those people think he is. Cause if he ain't - his brains are gonna be all over that sidewalk.

• Arthur : Look, Samson, will you try and stay cool? Will you try and make a deal? They own the game.

• Arthur : Oh, nigga, what you laughin' at?

• Arthur : What do you think is goin' on out here? You got some idea that this is some little honky kids with some cap pistols or somethin'? There is a war happenin', baby! There's a whole army pulling' up out there.

  Leslie : So what can he do?

  Arthur : He can get the hell out or he can get some help; 'cause the rest of it is jive bull shit!

• Leslie : Is there anything that would make you change your mind.

  Arthur : Well, if you was to come over to me, well then I might just save that nigger's ass.

  Leslie : Do you want me?

  Arthur : I always wanted you.

• Arthur : Bull shit, Mama! Hey, he dug the hole, let him fill it up. I warned that nigga! Now, his ass is on the line.

  Leslie : And you just gonna sit back and watch everything, huh?

  Arthur : You got it, Mama. Just like ol' Satch Paige, I don't ever look back.

  Leslie : You dirty motherfucker, you.

  Arthur : Ow, Mama, say it again!