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'I don't mind failing as long as I'm well paid.'

'He got a raise but not enough to help him clear the fence.'

I'm going to practice on you before I start managing other people.

Like many of those in tribicles, Mitch dreamed of one day moving up to the real deal.

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

'When will I be old enough to have my own people?'

"So a play date next Tuesday, okay? Have your people call my people to set it up."

"So how much money have you made from your psychic hotline business?"

'If I'd had someone to help me when I started, I might have made CEO...actually, I did make CEO, but you know what I mean.'

World Economic Forum

'Man, I'm age 21 now and so far, I haven't done anything important. Things can't go on like this or I will have to forget my plan to become rich and famous by writing my autobiography at age 35!'

'My God! It's Hastings, Van Witten, Rosten and Traver, Inc!'

I'm willing to start at the bottom and work my way up to your job..

'I'd like to be one of those people who sets targets for other people.'

'I don't mind playing dead. But what I would really like to do is direct.'

So close... Yet so far.

"Progress is coming right along!"

"Of course I'm not quitting school, Dad! If anything, I've learned that if you want to succeed, you need passion and leadership and a whatever-it-takes attitude!"

Stage producer.

'I'm so proud of Trevor for getting an early start on his negative campaign for Student Council.'

"I'll pull in a six figure income."

Career Goals

"Boss, I'm more than just a cashier and mopper-upper guy."

"And what do you want to be when you grow up little girl, a nurse or a secretary?"

"Shouldn't be long before we're at the top."

"Grampa, when will I be old enough to ship jobs overseas?"

Management Styles - Inspirational

"Well, if I can't get an increase based on merit, how about one based on the cost of living beyond my means?"

IF A MOO CAN RISE TO THE TOP, SO CAN I

"So what makes you think you're the right person for this post?" "Well, I'm highly motivated, outgoing and independently minded. Isn't that right, Dad?"

'Mom, I can't go inside now! Business is great!!'

'If hired, where do you see yourself with the company in five years?'

'Well, you're lousy at Maths, but I'm sure you'll become a great CEO one day...'

'Determined little guy.'