Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the Tipton study to discover Tipton seated in a high backed chair at his desk. Only Tipton's left hand is visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, did you ever grow a beard?

  Michael Anthony : Well, yes, in a way.

  John Beresford Tipton : Oh? What way?

  Michael Anthony : Well, I started one - but it grew in red.

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles]  You know, Mike, a beard was once a mark of dignity, prestige, age. Today, it's a badge of youth.

  Michael Anthony : And of the beatnik, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles]  That's right, Mike. Some are beat because they're defeated. Others are beat because they like to beat a drum.

  [Tipton hands over an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire, Mike. And Mike, perhaps if you deliver that with a beard, you won't be taken for a square.

  [Anthony gives the comment a brief thought, nods, and departs]