Quotes
Corrigan
Would you mind telling me why we're traveling in circles?
3rd Officer Jim Hardy
In circles, sir?
Corrigan
Yeah. A little while ago the waves were coming from the front of the ship, now they're coming from the side.
3rd Officer Jim Hardy
Well, it's that kind of sea, sir. North Atlantic, you know.
Corrigan
A half hour ago the sun was on the port side, now it's on the starboard - is it that kind of sun?
3rd Officer Jim Hardy
They must be checking the steering gear - just routine.
Corrigan
Uh-huh. And about that explosion this morning?
3rd Officer Jim Hardy
Just blowing Number 2 Boiler, sir.
Corrigan
Buddy, I am by profession a politician: the mayor of a rather large city, as a matter of fact.
3rd Officer Jim Hardy
Yes, sir?
Corrigan
In my line of work you have to learn how to lie with remarkable precision. You also have to know how to recognize a lie when it bites you in the ass... and I have just been bitten.
3rd Officer Jim Hardy
I'll, uh, convey your complaint to the captain, sir.
