Drug-dealer Quote by Cornell Woolrich
““Go to Zillicks down the block. It has three booths at the back. Go in the middle one and wait. When you lamp me turning the pages of the directory outside, shove your money in the return-coin slot and walk out. Take it easy. Don't let the druggist see you. Your stuff'll be there when you go back for it. If you're even a dime short don't show up, it won't do ya no good. Twelve o'clock tonight.' 'Twelve o'clock;' Fisher agreed. They separated. How many a seemingly casual street-corner conversation like that on the city's streets has just such an unguessed, sinister topic. Murder, theft, revenge, narcotics. While the crowd goes by around it unaware. ("I'm Dangerous Tonight")””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “I'm Dangerous Tonight” by Cornell Woolrich, 1945
A covert exchange of illicit goods is described through cryptic instructions, highlighting hidden criminal networks.
In simple terms: Secret drug deal in a street corner.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant, trust instincts.
Themes
crime
deception
urban life
Mood
tense
dangerous
Type
noir
thriller
When to use this quote
- street surveillance
- law enforcement
- crime fiction
Key Concepts
illegal trade
covert communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to risk detection for drugs?
- How does anonymity affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize illicit behavior.
