Quote of the Day (2012-06-01)

Sir Humphrey: "Prime Minister, as Cabinet Secretary I am, of course, most eager to reduce public spending, but as Head of the Civil Service, I am responsible for the very real dangers which will arise administratively if a pay rise does not come through very soon. It's so difficult for me, you see, as I am wearing two hats."

Jim Hacker: "Yes, isn't that rather awkward for you?"

Sir Humphrey: "Not if one is in two minds."

Bernard Woolley: "Or has two faces."

Jim Hacker: "Perhaps I should relieve you of one of them?"

Sir Humphrey: "Oh no, no, no. I am perfectly happy with both of them."

Jim Hacker: "Faces?"

Sir Humphrey: "Hats!"

Source: Yes, Prime Minister