Richard Big

Played by Joe Walker, Richard "Dick" Big is a character who appears in Act 1 Part 6 of Spies Are Forever. He is an American man who fits all the basic stereotypes; gun carrier, womaniser, and all round misogynist. He is shown to be very anti-communist, which would have been a normal attitude for people to have at the time the play is set. Following his clear rejection of having anything to do with anyone who attempts to show even slightly communist views, he makes a toast, which happens to be one of the most iconic lines in the entire show.

"To honor. Hittin' on her, gettin' on her, stayin' on her, and if you can't come in her, come on her, God bless America!" Throughout the entire casino scene he is portrayed as obnoxious, loud, and rather annoying, preventing Curt Mega from moving forward with his mission at what appears to be every opportunity possible. He is a character that exists solely for comedic purposes, and swiftly leaves when Mega loses his temper briefly with one of the casino staff, seemingly offended at this outburst, his last words to Mega being "you burn in the fiery pits of Lucifer's hell, good night!", which is yet another iconic and well known line from the musical.