Memorable Quotes from Earl Boen
6 quotesMeat and Dogs in Conversation
Nestor 1
There's no dog in this.
[''Eating a hot dog for the first time'']
Cowboy
Uh-uh.
Nestor 1
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Cowboy
Yup, that's what we call "meat" back home.
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An Earthling's Introduction to Nestor 1
Cowboy
Welcome, Nestor. I'm from Earth. Ever hear of it?
Nestor 1
No, but we are pleased to meet you.
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Endless Possibilities of Life
Nestor 1
While life exists, the possibilities are unlimited.
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The Loneliness of Unique Consciousness
Nestor 1
You see, there is only one Nestor, one consciousness. As you might imagine, this has proven very lonely, very dull. We must avoid becoming... we believe you have a phrase for it... becoming "bored to death.
[''Nestor explains why "he" would like to participate in the Malmor-Akir War'']
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Debate on Sonar Tank Safety and Roles
Nanelia
The Sonar Tank. They're wearing sound baffles in case they get in front of it. Even if we plug our ears, we can't get any closer.
Cowboy
Will you two radiators stand back? It's hard enough to think!
[''To the nearby Kelvin, who are trying to get his attention'']
Nestor 1
It seems they're volunteering.
Cowboy
Yeah, what can THEY do?
Nestor 1
Well, for one thing, the Kelvin have no ears.
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Identity in Clones and Facets of Existence
Nestor 1
We are Nestor.
Shad
All of you?
Nestor 1
This is but a facet. These are but facets. There are hundreds of thousands like us at home and scattered throughout the universe. We are Nestor.
[''Speaking of himself and the four behind him'']
Shad
You're clones.
Nestor 1
In a manner of speaking. We share identical consciousness. What one sees, all see. What one knows, all know.
Shad
And all of you want to help us?
Nestor 1
These five facets, yes. Four of us are required to operate this ship.
Shad
What about the fifth?
Nestor 1
We always carry a spare.
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