Willis Regier Born : July 14, 1948 Browse All Authors Top 22 quotes by Willis Regier Flattery.... gets its kicks by flirting with insult and ridicule. Willis Regier flirting insult flattery Excellent flatterers welcome attentive audiences; mighty potentates enjoy public praise. In the most pleasing situation, a flatterer would genuinely admire the flatteree, please that person, please other present company, be pleased to stagger rivals, and get something out of it: applause, promotion, a favor, reciprocal praise. Flattery is as social as a banquet. Willis Regier rivals welcome favors