Tom Smykowski Just remember, if you hang in there long enough, good things can happen in this world. I mean, look at me. (He says in a bodycast after a car accident in his driveway)
Played by Richard Riehle 
Office Space (1999) · 91 quotes
Office Space (1999) · 91 quotes
Tied for 10th most-quoted character in Office Space (1999): in 4 of its 91 quotes
Most scenes with: Michael Bolton (2), Samir Nagheenanajar (2)
Well-well look. I already told you: I deal with the goddamn customers so the engineers don't have to! I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?
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You think the pet rock was a really great idea?
Tom Smykowski Sure it was. The guy made a million dollars. You know, I had an idea like that once. A long time ago.
Really, what was it, Tom?
Tom Smykowski Well, all right. It was a "Jump to Conclusions" mat. You see, it would be this mat that you would put on the floor, and it would have different conclusions written on it that you could jump to.
That's the worst idea I've ever heard in my life, Tom.
Yes, this is horrible, this idea.
Tom Smykowski I've been looking all over for you guys. Have you seen this? [gives Peter a printout of an email] I knew it. I knew it!
What, it's a staff meeting. So what?
Tom Smykowski So, what? We're all screwed, that's what! They're gonna downsize Initech!
What're you talking about, Tom? Now, how do you know that?
Tom Smykowski How do I know? They're bringing in a consultant, that's how I know! That's what this staff meeting's all about! It happened at Intitrode last year. You have to interview with this consultant; they call them "efficiency experts", but what you're really doing is interviewing for your own job!
Tom, every week you say you're gonna lose your job, and you're still here.
Tom Smykowski Not this time. I bet I'm the first one laid off. Just the thought of having to go to the state unemployment office and stand in line with those SCUMBAGS!
