Ruth Lanier Quotes in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Ruth Lanier: How much do I get for the information I gave you on Waxman?

Richard Chance: No arrest, no money.

Ruth Lanier: It's my fault he's dead? It took me six months to get next to him. I got expenses, you know.

Richard Chance: Guess what? Uncle Sam don't give a shit about your expenses. You want bread, fuck a baker.

Ruth Lanier: What would happen if I stopped giving you information on Masters?

Richard Chance: Why?

Ruth Lanier: I'm just curious.

[pause]

Richard Chance: I'd have your parole revoked.

Ruth Lanier: I was reading about the stars. Talked about how the stars are the eyes of god. I think it's true, don't you?

Richard Chance: No, I don't.