“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

“- Debi Newberry: You're a psychopath.
- Martin Q. Blank: No, no. Psychopaths kill for no reason. I kill for money. It's a job. That didn't come out right.”
Minnie Driver - Debi Newberry
John Cusack - Martin Q. Blank

- Martin Q. Blank: If I just look suspicious on your customers' property, under those, you know, "heightened circumstances", you have the authority to shoot me?
- Terry Rostand: Correct.
- Martin Q. Blank: Wow, all right. How'd you get the gig?
- Terry Rostand: Oh, well, they were hiring. And it was only a two-week course.
John Cusack - Martin Q. Blank
Steve Pink - Terry Rostand