Corporate Wrangler Gifts

'Take the camera and record the stockholders' revolt. If I can turn the situation around, it will be a milestone in my career and part of the folklore of my leadership.'

Do you realise you are talking to someone who has a three year rolling contract and knows where all the bodies are buried?

'I'd say your caravan's a tad overloaded, sir.'

High Riders of the Old West

"Excuse me, but I believe you are in my seat."

"The good news is we've used up all our bad ideas."

'Hold on there Jethro! You know I don't tolerate that kind of horseplay in this joint.'

'Even though you're the client, it's my duty to tell you you're wrong. . . Ok then. Speak slowly so I can write down your every whim.'

"Rumour has it that you're after my job."

Shrimpsea welcomes car-full drivers.

Why you must go to work

'Thanks for throwing out your ideas, Perkson, but I have to throw them out too.'

'Any stunt driving experience other than teaching three teen-agers to drive?'

'Did you want me, boss?'

Business man with places he's visited on his suitcase and places he's worked for on his chair.

'Well, well. You made more money last year than you did the year before -- You people never learn, do you?'

'One ticket to wherever my luggage is going, please.'

'Would you care to hold until Mr. Jyles is better adjusted.'

"What's the problem Cowboy? Never heard of Cattle Driving before?"

"Can I add just one more project to your workload?"

"He who controls the Internet controls the world."

'I guess I never should have quit the rodeo'

"It's broken I'm afraid." "Will I be able to work?" "Depends. What do you do?" "Oh, I'm just a cowpoke for Circle 'Y' Ranch."

"No one is making you do anything you don't want. I'm just saying we're all headed for Dodge City and we think you should come along."

'Where do you see yourself not getting tenure in seven years?'

The opinion poll ltd.

"Being a post-doc for thirty years can really screw up your life."

"Sorry, self defense can't be a plea in a fraud case."

"Your tests are back. We've ruled out anything covered by your HMO."

Writer's Block

Struggling with unwilling computers.

Charlie Takes a Time Out

"When you've finished, could you do another for me?"

"Looks like we'll be walking today. The horses are staging a sit in."

"Oh, stop your frettin'"