Strategic Flatterer Prints

"My greatest asset is my ability to tell you exactly what you want to hear."

"Our long-term plan is like our short-term plan, only longer."

'You're right, Mr. Benson, no question about it...I agree...yes! Absolutely! Yes...yes...'

'I just want you to know, sir, that I have always been a big fan of your income.'

'I take playing footsie very seriously, Jane. You may have won the first two rounds, but let's make it three out of five.'

'Here's a composite of our target consumer.'

Massage parlour offering therapeutic, Swedish, and ego massages.

"Personally, I don't think the company's CEO and CFO should be making decisions by rock- paper-scissors!"

'Barnhill from Marketing will present our economic projections.'

"Is this your entire business plan?"

'How do you expect me to remember. . . when every year you look younger?'

"Actually, turns out my entire life can take place at 10%."

"Would you like to come in and see my cave drawings?"

British patent (applied for) A Trained Dog of war Drawing the Enemy's Fire.

"Bev, send in someone who knows when I'm fishing for compliments."

'Fair enough… and what about your long-term goals?'

"Cutting off the nose to spite the face."

'I don't think you are going to see the end of this match with that 4-4-2 formation.'

Ask Sadie. And now a real letter from an actual reader. Dear Sadie, You are infinitely wise and stately. You are a mix of Princess Di, Clint Eastwood, Einstein, and Michelle Obama. I, on the other hand, am such a loser. Do you have any advice? Signed, Rudy Park. Where to begin? I did not. The media does as it pleases.

Trick Number 9: plant valuables in his room...in case you need a reason for a quick getaway.

"Your Honor, has anyone ever told you what a wry, sensuous mouth you have?"

'What a beautiful baby.'

Nothing Personal: Gifts for your business adversaries.

'Nice tie, Dalymple! I want to you to order ones for all my yes men!'

'Do you get your good looks from your mother or your father?'

'I think he's bluffing.'

"I gave up smoking to annoy my wife by living longer."

"I am concerned that the students may feel they can improve their grades by sucking up to you."

"Shall I paint you less old and wrinkly?"

"You seem to have a certain type of effect on men."

"I act unreliable so people won't ask me to do anything."

'It never occurred to Steggy what was giving away his best hands.'

'That's not bad. But most of the other consulatnats gave us mission statemens with more detail.'

"I'm gonna need to see some ID, girls."

"If you want more presents, tell Santa he looks thinner in person."