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The Value of Service
Galatea
In the words of the great Andrew Martin, "One is glad to be of service". Portia: See you soon.
[looking to Andrew]
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The Quest for Human Recognition
President Marjorie Bota
Andrew Martin? Andrew Martin: I've always tried to make sense of things. There must be some reason I am as I am. As you can see, Madame Chairman, I am no longer immortal. Bota: You have arranged to die? Martin: In a sense, I have. I am growing old, my body is deteriorating, and, like all of you, will eventually cease to function. As a robot, I could have lived forever. But I tell you all today, I would rather die a man, than live for all eternity as a machine. Bota: Why do you want this? Martin: To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less. Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition. This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity. Bota: Mr. Martin, what you are asking for is extremely complex and controversial. It will not be an easy decision. I must ask for your patience while I take the necessary time to make a determination of this extremely delicate matter. Martin: And I await your decision, Madame Chairman. Thank you for your patience. I tried.
[reveals himself to the World Congress as an old man; comprehends appeal; turns to Portia and utters in a low voice; feels shedding a tear]
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The Complexity of Unrequited Love
Andrew Martin
Do you have any idea what it's like to be in love with someone... who's about to marry someone else? Someone totally magnificent, someone who walks into a room and lights it up like the sun? Someone who you know is lying to herself?
Portia Charney
Lying?
Martin
Convincingly, yeah. Very, very much so.
Charney
About what?
Martin
That you don't love me, when I know at least in some way you do.
Charney
And how do you know that?
Martin
Portia, I have done everything inside and out.
Charney
But that stuff doesn't matter to me.
Martin
Well, something matters, cause I'd have to believe if nothing mattered, you'd love me... and not some man whose chin could sink the Titanic. What? See? It's true, isn't it? I'm sorry. Does he light you up like this? Does he make you laugh?
[Portia laughs]
Charney
Nobody makes me laugh like this.
[smiles and grins]
Martin
Good. Then admit it. Admit that you love me. Give me one kiss.
[goes after Portia as she tries to walk away]
Charney
Oh, God.
Martin
That's all. One quick kiss. just one kiss... could not jeopardize a glorious marriage. Besides, it would also explain to me why your pulse jumped from 66 to 102 beats per minute. Your respiration rate has doubled. You're putting out clouds of pheromones.
Charney
It's not fair to read me like that.
[embarrassed at being scanned]
Martin
I know. Love isn't fair. I'm reading your heart. I'm asking you to follow it-- begging you. Begging is supposed to be humiliating. I don't care. I love you, Portia. I loved you the very first moment I saw you.
[Andrew and Portia kiss deeply]
Charney
I thought you said a quick kiss.
Martin
I lied!
[they kiss deeply and Andrew lifts her up]
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Clear Communication in Conflicted Moments
Portia
It couldn’t be more clear if you spit in my face. Andrew Martin: I can't. I don’t have a ].
[[w:Mucous gland|Mucous gland]
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Unconventional Friendship and Its Limitations
Little Miss (Grace Martin)
I have a friend who is very special to me. He's sweet and exceptionally intelligent, but, well - he's not really a - I mean, a relationship between us would be impossible. It would never, could never, work out.
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Longing for Humanity and Emotion
Galatea
When a man's an empty kettle,/he should be on his mettle/and yet, I'm torn apart./Just because, I'm presumin'/that I could be kind-of-human/if I only had a heart…
[singing lines from ''The Wizard of Oz'']
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Emotional Investment in Machines Considered Unwise
Portia Charney
I like you. I even understand you some of the time. But I'm not about to invest my emotions in a machine.
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Individual Choices vs. Collective Norms
Portia Charney
What's right for most people in most situations isn't right for everyone in every situation! Real ] lies in following one's own heart.
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A Robot's Quest for Humanity Over Centuries
Taglines
One robot's 200 year journey to become an ordinary man.
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The Impact of Change and Loss
Andrew
Sir, is everything all right? Sir: Umm. They've both gone now, Andrew. Well, things change, things always change. People move on. It's as it should be. But, what I realized today is that I'll never stop missing them. Andrew: Sir? One is still here. Sir: And one is glad of that, Andrew. Thank you.
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The Miracle of Love and Connection
Rupert Burns
What do they say? Andrew Martin: That you can lose yourself. Everything. All boundaries. All time. That two bodies can become so mixed up, that you don't know who's who or what's what. And just when the sweet confusion is so intense you think you're gonna die... you kind of do. Leaving you alone in your separate body, but the one you love is still there. That's a miracle. You can go to heaven and come back alive. You can go back anytime you want with the one you love. Rupert Burns: And you want to experience that? Andrew Martin: Oh, yes, please. Rupert Burns: So do I.
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Frustration in Service and Compliance
Galatea
Every day it's Yes Rupert Sir', No Rupert Sir', Can I get you another beverage Rupert Sir?! And it CHAPS MY ASS!!! So here's a helpful hint for you: SHUT UP AND LET ME DO MY WORK!! I'm done!
[called out by Rupert over being grumpy at work; salutes; casually dislodges boxes]
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