Charming Salesman Gifts

Young costermonger trying to sell to a gentleman.

Why we need poetry. . .

Dick was the kind of guy who wanted everyone to know it was his birthday.

"Repent" "Give alms" "Resist temptation" "Pray for me" "Fasting" "Acts of service" "Sacrifice" "Abstain" "You are ashes" "You are dust" "No meat"

You're the olive in my martini

"Next time, dear, ask me first before you invite a friend over for dinner."

'May I have the key to your heart?'

'I do so much better with women when I quit trying to understand them and just repeat what they say to each other.'

"Oh Gregori! You tell such funny stories!"

"You have a certain kind of charm, haven't you, Mr. Beadle? Well, that's all right. I'm not totally opposed to charm."

"I just called to say I love you, but come to think of it - can I borrow some money?"

Ralph Higgleton, marketing prodigy.

Lover

"Everybody's just a teensy bit in love with me. How about yourself?"

'You're an estate agent aren't you?'

Social butterfly

'I'm afraid I can't do business with you, Miss Carstairs -- you're just too damned cute.'

"The woman I marry will be beautiful, a great cook, intelligent, pleasant and rich."

'Charles, we hired you distinctly because you're a people person.'

'Cologne sir?'

"I don’t know if this is just the cashews talking, but I find you absolutely delightful."

"Hey, baby - that doesn't mean you!"

"I think Wendy likes me... she kept the spitwad I threw at her!"

"Shaving your head takes the guesswork out of going bald."

'I do kiss up, but there's no tongue involved.'

"Leverage', by Goldman, Sachs."

"Man cannot live on bread alone - he needs a bit of crumpet too."

"What do I bring to the company? I'm relentlessly cheerful and able to handle pressure."

Like a fine wine, some me improve with age.

"Eddie, my favourite rep - you've got three minutes."

"Do you reject guys like me here often?"

"A charm offensive—why didn't I think of that?"