“- Boolie Werthan: What I need is for somebody to drive my mother around.
- Hoke Colburn: Well, if you don't mind my asking, sir, how come she's not hiring for herself?”
Dan Aykroyd - Boolie Werthan
Morgan Freeman - Hoke Colburn

“- Irene: What do you do?
- Driver: I drive.
- Irene: Like a limo driver?
- Driver: No, like, for movies.
- Irene: Oh. You mean all the car chases and stuff?
- Driver: Yeah.
- Irene: Isn't that dangerous?”
Carey Mulligan - Irene
Ryan Gosling - Driver

“It pays to be a killer in this country.”
Ritchie Coster - News Stand Vendor

“My job takes me to a lot of places. It's got its down sides: I sleep alone. I eat alone. I'm used to it, though. I'd like to meet someone. But it's tough when you live out of a suitcase. I go where I'm told... do what I'm told. I shouldn't complain. The work is steady. The money's good. But it's not for everyone.”

Nicolas Cage - Joe

“- Mr. Bart Newberry: What have you been doing with your life?
- Marty: Uh... professional killer.
- Mr. Bart Newberry: Oh! Good for you, it's a... growth industry.”
Mitchell Ryan - Mr. Bart Newberry
John Cusack - Martin Q. Blank