How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
In May 1972 [...] even though he was Killeen's bodyguard, Bulger entered into a secret alliance with his enemies. (1.2.34)
Even before he becomes an informant, Bulger is already working all the angles to his own benefit. No wonder John Connolly is no match for him—it's like Conor McGregor having a boxing match with Conan O'Brien.
Quote #2
Like a chessmaster, Bulger was confident that he knew the moves, that he could watch your opening and lead you straight to checkmate. (1.2.42)
Bulger is a deeply strategic thinker, so from the moment he makes a deal with the FBI he's already thinking about how he can exploit it for his own benefit. And boy does he. Thanks to the help of FBI agent John Connolly, he grows from being a run-of-the-mill hitman to legit boss.