Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters a room that Tipton philosophically calls his "Laboratory of Truth." Tipton is seated in a high-backed chair with only his right hand, which is holding a test tube, visible to the viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, ever hear of inee?

  Michael Anthony : Inee?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Indicating the test tube he is holding]  That's inee in the tube. A rather remarkable substance, Mike. It looks innocent enough, but it's actually a deadly poison. Certain South American Indian tribes use it most effectively on the tips of their poisoned arrows.

  Michael Anthony : Oh, yes, sir. I have read about it. And isn't it true that doctors have discovered other uses for it? That, in some cases, it also saves lives?

  John Beresford Tipton : That's right, Mike. I was just reflecting on the fact that the destroyer sometimes works as a savior.

  [Tipton hands over an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire, Mike.

  [Anthony bows and departs]