Actually, I was the very lowest ranked member of the crew. I... - Andy Weir, The Martian
"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"
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"As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation."
"Log Entry: SOL 118My conversation with NASA about the Water Reclaimer was boring and riddled with technical details. So I'll paraphrase for you:Me: "This is obviously a clog. How about I take it apart and check the internal tubing?"NASA: (After about 5 hours of deliberation) "No. You'll fuck it up and die."So I took it apart."
"WATNEY: Look! A pair of boobs! -> (.Y.)."