"Sir Humphrey Appleby: Minister, I have something to say to you which you may not like to hear.
James Hacker: Why should today be any different?
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Minister, the traditional allocation of executive responsibilities has always been so determined as to liberate the Ministerial incumbent from the administrative minutiae by devolving the managerial functions to those whose experience and qualifications have better formed them for the performance of such humble offices, thereby releasing their political overlords for the more onerous duties and profound deliberations that are the inevitable concomitant of their exalted position.
James Hacker: Now, whatever made you think I wouldn't want to hear that?
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Well, I thought it might upset you.
James Hacker: How could it? I didn't understand a single word. Humphrey, for God's sake, for once in your life put it into plain English.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: If you insist. You are *not* here to run this Department.
James Hacker: I beg your pardon.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: You are *not* here to run this Department.
James Hacker: I think I am. The people think I am, too.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: With respect, Minister, you are... they are wrong
James Hacker: And who does run this Department?
Sir Humphrey Appleby: I do."
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Julius "Groucho" Marx was the most famous of the Marx Brothers, which included Chico, Harpo and Zeppo. During the 1920s and 30s, they made a series of groundbreaking motion pictures that showcased their zany humor, quick patter and lightning quick sight gags, including the anti-war movie, Duck Soup. Groucho's trademark grease paint moustache, glasses and cigar have become part of American pop culture. The Marx Brothers success included hit Broadway shows as well as movies, including Cocoanuts, which they filmed during the day while performing on Broadway at night an amazing fete. Grouc…
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