The Millionaire (TV Series)
Millionaire Jeff Mercer (1959)
Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the Tipton library to find Tipton seated in a high backed chair at his desk, perusing a stock market ticker. Only Tipton's left arm is visible to viewers] You sent for me, sir?
John Beresford Tipton : Mike, do you own any stocks?
Michael Anthony : No, sir, I don't,
John Beresford Tipton : Then it makes no difference to you if the market averages go up or down?
Michael Anthony : I'm neutral, sir, like any average man.
John Beresford Tipton : Average? Mike, have you ever met an average man?
Michael Anthony : [Puzzled] Well, do you mean ordinary or...
[Anthony is befuddled]
Michael Anthony : I'm not sure, sir.
John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles] Well, at least that's any honest answer. The stock market has averages but human beings do not.
[Tipton hands over an envelope to Anthony]
John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire comes out of a picture labeled "Average American Family." But I think you'll find them rather exceptional.