Quotes
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Leslie DeVere : Every time I toy with the idea of buying a hotel in San Francisco, I have to slap my own wrist.
Peter McDermott : Why is that?
Leslie DeVere : St. Gregory is still the best, and I never was able to settle for being number two.
Peter McDermott : Well, it's nice to know you're appreciated by the competition.
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Peter McDermott : I'm happy here at the St. Gregory, Leslie.
Leslie DeVere : You're too young and too smart to stop halfway up the hill.
Peter McDermott : You think the only good view is from the top of the hill?
Leslie DeVere : You bet it is.
Peter McDermott : I'm already general manager of the best house in this city.
Leslie DeVere : I'm talking about putting you in charge of all six.
Peter McDermott : Six times the problem.
Leslie DeVere : Yes, and the power.
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Leslie DeVere : All this publicity about the Caribbean deal is fun, but I've got to get down to the business of making it work. Do you know Evan Mallory?
Peter McDermott : Of the Regency?
Leslie DeVere : Yes.
Peter McDermott : Yes, I do.
Leslie DeVere : Ruth Trumaine at Sheraton?
Peter McDermott : We've met.
Leslie DeVere : Can either of them handle the top executive spot?
Peter McDermott : Six super luxury houses? Ruth could do it. I'm not so sure about Evan.
Leslie DeVere : I'm not so sure about either of them. But I think I know someone now who has perfect credentials.
Peter McDermott : Who's that?
Leslie DeVere : You. I want you. And I'm going to get you.