The Mighty Quinn (1989)

Norman Beaton: Governor Chalk

Quotes 

• Governor Chalk : Look, don't spread this thing out too far, Xavier, or it's gonna get so thin you won't have shit.

  Xavier : You mean like my job?

  Governor Chalk : I mean like your ass!

• Xavier : Look, I didn't come in here to hear myself talk. I want you to do somethin'.

  Governor Chalk : Well, the best thing we can do is to - stay out of the way.

  Xavier : Governor, I'm in the way.

• Governor Chalk : You've got the book. You've got the weapon. All you need is Maubee.

  Xavier : Well, a motive would help.

  Governor Chalk : Motive? You kidding? His whole life long that little nigger watches the laughing rich, and finally his poor impoverished heart screams murder. How about that? It's my job, Xavier, to see that this thing doesn't hurt us.

  Xavier : Us?

  Governor Chalk : Yes, us. The ones responsible for the welfare and economy of this country. That's Mr. Elgin, me, and you. We've all gotten this far by each of us doing his job. I expect you to do yours.