Alderman Gifts

Alderman Cute and his friends

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

'I'm judging by your silence Al that you're giving me the green light on the Greenwich project. I just want to say that I admire your leadership. I guess that's why you've been running this company for 20 years.'

"Who's got the hammer?"

'All those in favor of having anchovies on our pizza will signify by saying aye.'

'Wake me up when he doesn't use a buzzword.'

'Gentlemen, we need a slogan!'

Parade of Businessmen

'Ted, I really wish you'd update your presentation software so we could do away with the 3-D glasses.'

'If sales don't improve incrementally... our business outlook will change excrementally...'

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

'We will not kick the can down the road... Does anyone know how to use a can opener?'

Pin the blame on the donkey.

'As meetings go that was one of my better ones!'

"Freshly ground pepper?"

'Remember - Reilly's Chairman of the Board, but Henderson's the Alpha male.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

'Our Board of Directors are really very fickle!'

Now may not be a good time,he just found out he's not going to live forever.

You said you wanted me to speak to the chairman of Hardcastle industries - I've just realised that's me.

'If I believed in aptitude tests I'd still be washing cars in Accrington,.'

'Don't be nervous, relax...he puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like you do. Of course, his pants are tailor made and cost $600 a pair...'

'My last comment appeared to be inviting feedback. Do not be fooled.'

"Since I am chairman, it behooves me to go first. 'What I Did Over My Summer Vacation,' by Wilson Rupert Hewes."

'We used to be a patriarchy, but lately we've been more goddess-centric.'

'Then it's settled. We'll make 7 million with blue handles, 5 million with red handles, 4 million with purple handles and 2 million with green handles.'

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

'That was when I closed five distribution centres, mothballed a factory and sacked 3,000 workers.'

Lord Avariss - Captain of Industry

You said you wanted to speak to the chairman of Zapco Steel - I've just realised that's me.

'Don't worry, Skeeter, the Big Guy is really gonna take to you.'

'Who's going to tell him he's been outsourced?'

"There's no need to go round the table - I know who I am."