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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.'

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

"Mr Frimley will see you now."

"Marco ..."

'Enough already. It's a car, not a transporter.'

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.

News Internecine: Murdoch succession battle

'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."

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

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

A king and his paperwork.

Multimedia-Conglomerate-Tasking

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

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

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

Typical bored kid of the New Millennium

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

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

Octopus on Keys.

"As you can see, Simpson, I'm not the sort of man who's afraid of confrontation...that is you isn't it, Simpson?"

'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!'

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

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

'I hear she melts glass ceilings.'

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

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

"Just being proactive."

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

Spot the fur ball.