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Bob liked getting involved - but not actively involved.

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

"Well, ordinary men have colleagues. Successful men have victims."

The president's men

'When I grow up, I'm either going to be an authority figure or an unimpeachable source.'

"Mr Frimley will see you now."

"What if he's bluffing? What if he's not? What if the room just gets too hot?"

News Internecine: Murdoch succession battle

And here's the office floor plan. The numbers indicate the recommended sequence in which to step on people on your way to the top.

"Marco ..."

'In my rise to the tip I was always aware of a higher power - now I feel I'm ready to take it on.'

'He's ruthless and greedy... so let's make sure he's on our side.'

"Right now it's between you and two hundred and fifty other people who came to Seattle, moved in with five roommates, joined a band, took a job in a coffee bar, got fed up, had a meeting with themselves, and decided it was time to go out and find a real job."

Senior Partner works at a desk, sign on wall behind her says 'Ms. Davis senior partner - formerly: 'Hey You'.

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

Multimedia-Conglomerate-Tasking

"What's on my schedule today, Fred?"

A king and his paperwork.

'I'm moving up to be Chairperson of the Board. One of you will be President.'

'You myst blow at least a 2.3 on the 'drunk with power' breathalizer before they'll promote you to upper management.'

"Granberry, you're about to suffer a near-death experience!"

Typical bored kid of the New Millennium

"I take it this is your first interview since the start of lockdown?"

Octopus on Keys.

Executive with desk-boxes 'get rich' and 'get even'.

'What are you giving up for Lent this year?' - 'Anchovies.' - 'I thought you hated anchovies?' - 'I do. Care for a cookie instead?' - 'Lent is supposed to be about challenge and sacrifice!' - 'Play to win, Baby!'

'I hear she melts glass ceilings.'

"With great power comes great reward."

'I'll need some people to boss around.'

"Just being proactive."

Spot the fur ball.

"In this company the managers and workers see eye to eye...you just have to ask the caretaker for a ladder."

"I'll roll over but I refuse to play dead."

'Can you believe it, Harkins? Out of all those offices, not one person is more important than I am.'