"All right, Scoop, it's time to call it a day. And Holy Parsley Garnishes, it has been one heck of a ride, hasn't it?Now some editors might take this opportunity to praise a reporter for their hard work and tenacity, but that's just not really my style.
All I'm willing to say is that you've still got a job — and that should be praise enough. Get here bright and early tomorrow morning. We've got more news to cover and more papers to sell.
Oh, and, before you go, would you please make sure to empty the ashtrays from my office? That would be swell."
