The limousine is the ultimate ego trip, the supreme sign of success. It shouts: Hey, this guy is really and truly Mr Big.
Source: Testimony to House Committee on Government Operations; in NY Times, 20 Sep 85
-- William Proxmire, (Nov 11 1915-2005), US politician; He was a Democratic Sentor from Wisconsin, (1957-88); originator of the Golden Fleece Awards.