Once Bernard Shaw dropped the phrase that all women are corrupt. The English Queen heard that and when meeting Shaw, asked him:
«Is it true, sir, that you are saying that all women are corrupt?»
«Yes, Your Majesty.»
"And me too?!" — exclaimed the queen indignantly.
«And you too, Your Majesty.» - Shaw said calmly.
«And how much am I worth?» - asked the queen.
«Ten thousand pounds» - Shaw said at once.
"What, so cheap?!" - The queen resented.
«You see, you are already bargaining about the price.» - the playwright smiled.