My Family (TV Series)

Much Ado About Ben (2000)

Phillip Manikum: Mr. Briggs

Quotes 

• Ben Harper : Well, congratulations! You've managed to break the world record for cavities!

  Mr. Briggs : Oh, dear!

  Ben Harper : No, save 'Oh, dear' for the bill!

• Ben Harper : Brigitte?

  Brigitte McKay : [Walks in with a book on her head] 

  Ben Harper : Oh, lovely. New hat?

  Brigitte McKay : My feet are killing me.

  Ben Harper : Yes, from lack of use, no doubt. A hand, please?

  Brigitte McKay : No, I read this article that said if you improve your posture, it takes the stress off your feet.

  Ben Harper : Mmm. So does lying in the gutter after you've been fired.

  Mr. Briggs : She is right, you know. West African women carry up to 80kg on their head and never need orthopaedic shoes.

  Ben Harper : Please, don't encourage her. Ever. Thank you.

  Brigitte McKay : Is he an anthropologist?

  Ben Harper : No, foot fetishist!