Declining A Proposal Pillows

"Sorry, John, but I don't believe in branding..."

"Like I could date a guy from Notre Dame."

One of the failed candidates for the copyrighters job wants to know 'wat was rong with his applicashun'.

worker rejects promotion to protect deniability

'I'm sorry, Bennett; but we gave the job to O'Toole. You have the know-how, but he had the know-who.'

'Sorry, but I don't think you're right for our company.'

"Marry you? Why I wouldn't even vote to let you into my co-op."

'You'll marry me? Really? Then forget it! I can't be with someone who's standards are that low!'

"The answer is NO!"

'Hold the Ferguson report. Ed's had enough information for the day.'

"Monogamy? In this economy?"

Mr. Chester's diplomacy

"I can't stand reality. What makes you think I'll enjoy it virtually?"

It's sweet of you to ask, Randy, but I've decided just to rent some Mel Gibson movies instead.

'I couldn't run away with you. I feel I would be depriving a village of its idiot!'

"The following program contains adult situations designed to make you feel bad about your life."

"Your book is a masterpiece, but, unfortunately, we're rather picky."

'Did you get the promotion?'

"Sorry, but she says she's not interested. She just wants to play the field."

"Have you considered applying for a job a million mils from here?"

'Not getting into university is not going to stop me doing the things I hoped to do...'

'No, no, of course I think you're beautiful ... it's just that, ever since you showed me those baby pictures of you ... well, I just can't seem to get those images out of my head.'

Learning curve: 'Your book was crap!'

'Trubshaw, your application for the serious crime squad has been rejected!'

"So, we've processed your loan application and I'm afraid that it doesn't look too promising!"

"Yeah, that's great. Move your head."

'Your heart, sir, torn out, stomped on and handed back to you in a doggie bag. Will there be anything else tonight?'

'I didn't pass the audition for the School Choir: They said I had a squeaky voice...'

"Finally something we agree on....you aren't good enough for me."

Aisling is dismayed by the Board's decision.

'How elaborate. Most women who don't want to go out with me just say no.'

"I take it that's a no?"

Clancy: Willpower

'... Well, at least it wasn't a total refusal. She did say she'd go out with me if hell freezes over!'

'Hi, didn't we go on a date once? Or was it twice?'