This week’s best quotes in business address apartment towers right down the street and negotiations across the Atlantic, among other things.

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“It’s a Manhattan moment, that’s for sure.”

Seattle real-estate broker Dean Jones, reacting to the $19,000-a-month apartment now available atop a South Lake Union tower.

“Air shows are all about a lot of Adrenalin, a lot of last-minute stuff, changes, negotiations and turnarounds.”

New Airbus sales chief Eric Schulz, describing success in keeping a large order from slipping into Boeing’s hands.

“The patent talks about everyday inventory items, including a mug, dwarf figurine, and rubber ducky.”

An Amazon statement deflecting criticism of a patent application that used a “tossed dwarf” to explain the functioning of a robotic arm.

“Oh I get it. The Amazon #PrimeDay deal is that you get to save 100% of your money.”

A tweet by emjayy033, when Amazon’s website temporarily crashed for some users at the start of the Prime Day sales event.

“There is going to be a giant bull’s-eye on Netflix’s back during the next 18 to 24 months.”

GBH Insights analyst Daniel Ives on the formidable rivals muscling into the video-streaming market.