Assistant Pillows

"Miss Harwood, please see to it that the halls are decked."

"I need an interpreter. Send in someone who speaks jargon."

"Why don't you try learning from your own mistakes?"

"Miss Durban, is there anything C.E.O.-ish for me to do?"

In basket-case.

Woman trying to do lots of things at once

"I've had enough reports for one day. Bring me some gossip."

'Turn all this black and white into gray...'

Employees must wash hands.

'Tiptoe it by legal.'

'Stress can kill, but it takes too long.'

"Buster, run this past legal."

'What happened to that efficiency report? I had it in my hand not two minutes ago.'

'I think it's time I put my priorities in order... I want you to find out what they are.'

'Sure, I can stay late. Will you help me work through my feelings of anger and bitter resentment?'

"Sorry I didn't get to all the things - I was too busy with all the things!"

"My assistant will show you the ropes."

"Carol, check my appointment book—something's not right."

Support staff staff.

'...I need you to find out what it is we do.'

'My assistant Mr. Bird can tell you what I think of you much better than I as your boss could do.'

"Isn't he thoughtful? He never forgets to send us a postcard when he's away on holiday."

'Ms. Collins, order me a dozen roses asap. And make sure I say something flattering to myself in the card.'

"You're not in today. I'm not clear on how you want me to handle that."

"I don't like labeling people either. I get my rate-faced, bootlicking, brownnosing, liver-lipped, waste-of-space flunky to do it."

"....how many kids have we got now?"

'I'm letting you go as my right hand man - I've decided to become left handed !'

'Miss Davies, have you seen my carrot?'

"Can you also let me know of any incoming sharks?"

'Thanks, you're an angel!'

'Miss Peters, get me everything we have on fighting boredom in the workplace, and bring me a very strong cup of coffee please.'

"Our first order of business will be the new speed bump in the parking lot."

He was the kind of boss who evoked extreme emotions.

'Jenkins, I've always assumed you to be such a mild-mannered assistant. But last night I caught your crowd surfing antics on You Tube.'

Revolving Doors Ltd. - 'He's in, out, in, out ...'