Ship of Fools - Reflections on Life and Death
Dr. Wilhelm Schumann:
When I had my heart attack, there was a dream I had. You can talk about death - I've seen it many times as a doctor - but you never know what it's like until it happens to you... I dreamt I had already died. I dreamt I was in a box with sweat broke out all over my body. I wanted to cry out I can't be dead, I haven't lived!'.
Capt. Thiele:
Who has?
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Ship of Fools - Observations from Veracruz's Diverse Passengers
Capt. Thiele:
I'm glad to get out of Veracruz. The whole damn country is ready to explode. Well, did you get a look at them? Anything interesting? Anything interesting at all?
Dr. Wilhelm Schumann: [holds his hand level with his hip]
There is a dwarf. That high. A couple of young American painters. And a Jewish salesman - with an infectious sense of humor.
Capt. Thiele:
Women, Willie. Women!
Dr. Wilhelm Schumann:
Well, a rather attractive middle-aged American woman, but I'm afraid she's too far from the cradle for you.
Capt. Thiele:
Those are the kind that can sometimes appreciate what they are getting.
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