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“Actually, I was the very lowest ranked member of the crew. I would only be “in command” if I were the only remaining person.”
What do you know? I’m in command”
― The Martian
What do you know? I’m in command”
― The Martian

“As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.”
― The Martian
― The Martian

“[11:49] JPL: What we can see of your planned cut looks good. We’re assuming the other side is identical. You’re cleared to start drilling.
[12:07] Watney: That’s what she said.
[12:25] JPL: Seriously, Mark? Seriously?”
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[12:07] Watney: That’s what she said.
[12:25] JPL: Seriously, Mark? Seriously?”
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“I can't wait till I have grandchildren. When I was younger, I had to walk to the rim of a crater. Uphill! In an EVA suit! On Mars, ya little shit! Ya hear me? Mars!”
― The Martian
― The Martian

“Also, I have duct tape. Ordinary duct tape, like you buy at a hardware store. Turns out even NASA can’t improve on duct tape.”
― The Martian
― The Martian
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