Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters a large living room to discover Tipton standing before a roaring fireplace. His back is to the viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, I've been seeing all kinds of interesting things

  [Points to fireplace] 

  John Beresford Tipton : in the flames.

  Michael Anthony : I know. It's fascinating - it's almost like hypnosis.

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles]  Whatever you call it, when you get along to my age, you begin to think about hot places.

  Michael Anthony : [Wide grin]  Oh, now, really, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : But there are some people who, for one reason or another, seek out hot places. Sometimes they find it difficult to get out.

  [Tipton retrieves an envelope from his pocket and hands it over to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Deliver this to our next millionaire, Mike. It'll take you out of the country. You'd better wear something cool.

  [Anthony bows and departs]