Although alone, I will go

Russ 2022-04-19 09:01:10

Robinson Crusoe in space, Western style on Mars, unchanging American heroism;
narrative > reasoning > sensational;
potatoes are good friends of
mankind
; Elements can have, what the hell is the director of NASA in a port?
David Bowie not only has Space Oditty, but also Starman!
"900 days in space? That's enough for life."
"Every time something goes wrong, people forget why we fly."
Earth is a comfort zone for all mankind, take courage A small step, and an urgent retreat. The meaning of tossing comes from instinct and is seen in later generations.
"I wake up everyday to see Mars's horizon just because I can."
Living in space, although alone, I will go.

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Extended Reading

The Martian quotes

  • Vincent Kapoor: [Reading and citing from the panels that Mark put in front of the camera of the Pathfinder Mars robot] "'Are you receiving me? Yes - no.'

    [to Tim]

    Vincent Kapoor: OK, point the camera at 'yes'."

    Tim Grimes: 32-minute round trip communications time, all he can do is yes/no questions and all we can do is point the camera. This won't exactly be an Algonquin round table of snappy repartee.

  • Melissa Lewis: [from deleted scene] Where have you been sleeping?

    Rick Martinez: In airlock 2.

    Beth JohanssenChris BeckAlex Vogel: WHAT!

    Rick Martinez: It's the only place where I can sleep without anyone tripping me, so.

    Alex Vogel: Do you understand how dangerous that is? If one seal breaks you die.

    Melissa Lewis: From now on you'll sleep in Beck's room.

    Chris Beck: Where am I going to sleep?

    Melissa Lewis: With Johanssen.

    Chris Beck: Um, uh.

    [chuckles]

    Chris Beck: [Johanssen looks surprised]

    Melissa Lewis: Knock it off Beck. It's a small ship I know everything.

    Beth Johanssen: Are you mad?

    Melissa Lewis: If this was a normal mission you'd be breaking about thirty rules. But this isn't a normal mission.

    Rick Martinez: And a few world records too.. WHAT'S UP!

    [Shakes Beck's and Johanssen's hands]

    Rick Martinez: Your gonna leave me hanging? You're going to leave me hanging? Getting down in space?