Chair Claimant Gifts

'It feels oddly familiar.'

"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.'

'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!'

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

Parade of Businessmen

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

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

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

'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!'

'Our Board of Directors are really very fickle!'

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

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

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.'

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

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

"Attention, everyone! I'd like to introduce the newest member of our family."

'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'.'

'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.'

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

Lord Avariss - Captain of Industry

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

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

"Honey, come quick! This guy in the comments section just solved the Middle East crisis."