The V.I.P.s (1963)

Rod Taylor: Les Mangrum

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• Les Mangrum : A hundred years ago, top people were top people because they were born top people, but you know something, love? A hundred years from now, top people will be top people because they deserve to be.

• Les Mangrum : Well, let's have another go at this.

  [Grabs a bottle of champagne] 

  Miss Mead : Well, I'll be squiffy!

  Les Mangrum : Marvelous! That, I should like to see, Miss Mead. Just once. What am I talking about, just once? If I don't see it tonight, I don't suppose I ever will.

• Les Mangrum : Oh well, ha-ha, here's to better days.

  Miss Mead : Better days.