“If ruining the only religious icon I have leaves me vulnerable to Martian vampires, I'll have to risk it.”
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The Martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. It was his debut novel under his own name. It was originally self-published in 2011; Crown Publishing purchased the rights and re-released it in 2014. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035 and must improvise in order to survive.
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Andy Weir
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“If ruining the only religious icon I have leaves me vulnerable to Martian vampires, I'll have to risk it.”
“Problem is (follow me closely here, the science is pretty complicated), if I cut a hole in the Hab, the air won't stay inside anymore.”
“As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.”
“I'm calling it the Watney Triangle because after what I've been through, shit on Mars should be named after me.”
“WATNEY: Look! A pair of boobs! -> (.Y.).”
“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”