The fact that you're even thinking about this plan means that that bag is gonna be devoid...

Gene:
The fact that you're even thinking about this plan means that that bag is gonna be devoid of money in less than three weeks.
Eddie:
Not true.
Gene:
Absolutely.
Eddie:
There is a happy ending on this one. Absolutely.
Gene:
There can't be a happy ending. Because there has never been a happy ending for you.
Eddie:
That's a loser's attitude.
Gene:
Every story you ever told me, from the day I've met you has been about how you were here and then you ended up here.
Eddie:
That's because you're my sponsor. What, am I just gonna tell you my glory stories? Most of 'em are winning stories.
Gene:
Who's your sponsor?
Eddie:
You.
Gene:
Me? No, I'm not.
Eddie:
Yeah, you are.
Gene:
No, no, no. I'm not. Because you haven't been to a meeting in six months and there's a system in place and that program is supposed to work in a particular way. Let me tell you who I am. I'm a guy who you invite to diners and then you spout your bullshit about what you're gonna do and then you hope that I accept it, so you don't feel guilty about your behavior.
Eddie:
My sponsor