Power-percher Gifts

The Boss.

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

The Fast Lane.

"You can't compare apples and oranges because oranges have longer legs."

"Did I show you my new climbing hydrangea plants, Mr. Fessler?... Mr. Fessler?"

'It's not meant to be a fold up bike, but the truck driver I held up for seven miles thought otherwise.'

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

Knight in shining Lycra!

Corporate Ladder and Corporate Elevator

'Yeah, the radiology job market is really hot right now - it's so hot I think I'm getting third degree burns! I gotta go!'

'Bring me some more power.'

Classic Autos: We have muscle cars for weaklings!

'I'm looking for a job that satisfies my lust for power.'

"Look at this - we're trying to merge with some of our acquisitions, and we're trying to acquire some of our mergers."

Bicycle Sidecar.

"They can steal my bike, but they can't take my dignity."

Glass Ceiling

Bird Watching with Binoculars

"No, no - I'm just looking for a balance of power that corrupts in moderation."

Office Canteen: 'Getting in a consultant is win-win for us... we'll get the credit if it's a success - but, if it all goes wrong, we've got someone else to blame!'

'Pretend you don't notice him.'

"Yes, we do have an incentive scheme - fall below that line and you're sacked."

Robot about to eat a battery

"Sure, you could make a good living in private industry, but believe me, you wouldn't be running any kingdoms."

"It's lonely here at the top. Thank goodness I've never been a people person."

"And how long till they start saying the 'Great' after my name."

'Your Dad'll give your bike back when he realises he won't qualify for 2012.'

"It's summer and kids need an outlet...an electrical outlet!"

Biker and Cyclist.

"Howard's gone on the Tour de France without his bicycle again."

The Loneliness of Power

'When I reach the top, Henderson, I won't forget all the little people I climbed over to get there.'

He had finally made it to the mountaintop.

I'm trying to figure out what drives you... A new company car would be nice.

A man about to plug in a lamp looks at electric sockets on the wall that say 'Solar,' 'Hydro Electric' and 'Nuclear.'