Michael Payne credited as playing...
Arthur
- 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: 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!
- 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!