Councilman Mugs

Hebridean Islands Council.

'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.'

'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.'

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

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

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

Pin the blame on the donkey.

'As meetings go that was one of my better ones!'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

Now may not be a good time,he just found out he's not going to live forever.

'Our Board of Directors are really very fickle!'

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

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."

'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'.'

Danger Falling Leaves

Lord Avariss - Captain of Industry

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

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

'Your copyright is invalid, you spelled (c) wrong.'

I'm willing to start at the bottom and work my way up to your job..

He calls it 'delegating authority' I call it 'passing the buck'

"All those in favor of eroticizing our annual report 'aye.'"

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

"Ah, you'll be wanting our red tape department, third door on the left!"

'All those in favour of my new proposal say aye. Those against, also say aye.'

"We've been campaigning for years to encourage central government to delegate more powers to local authorities..."