Richard Riehle Quotes

Tom Smykowski I've been looking all over for you guys. Have you seen this? I knew it. I knew it!

Michael Bolton What, it's a staff meeting. So what?

Tom Smykowski So, what? We're all screwed, that's what! They're gonna downsize Initech!

Samir Nagheenanajar What're you talking about, Tom? Now, how do you know that?

Tom Smykowski How do I know? They're bringing in a consultant, that's how I know! That's what this staff meeting's all about! It happened at Intitrode last year. You have to interview with this consultant; they call them "efficiency experts", but what you're really doing is interviewing for your own job!

Michael Bolton Tom, every week you say you're gonna lose your job, and you're still here.

Tom Smykowski Not this time. I bet I'm the first one laid off. Just the thought of having to go to the state unemployment office and stand in line with those SCUMBAGS!

Dial Nobody steals a whale.

Wade (on phone) But I'm telling you the whale is gone. The trailer's out of there, the forklift's been moved. That big–mouthed trainer and that Indian must've done it.

Dial (sighs) This is a disaster.

Wade (on phone) Why?

Dial (angrily) Because we don't have theft insurance on the whale, that's WHY! (Dial checks the time on his watch) Call Wilson. Tell him to bring his crew down.

Crown We'll charge you. We'll find someone to help us. Nobody's got a softer center than a dirty cop.

Idgie It's a boy!

Reverend Scroggins I think a little prayer of thanksgiving would be in order.