A Space Odyssey quotes

Now I'm sure you're all aware of the extremely grave potential for cultural shock and social disorientation contained in this present situation, if the facts were prematurely and suddenly made public without adequate preparation and conditioning.

Dr. Heywood R. Floyd

HAL: [His shutdown] I'm afraid. I'm afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I'm a... fraid. Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. plant in Urbana, Illinois on the 12th of January 1992. My instructor was Mr. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it I can sing it for you.

Dr. Dave Bowman

Dr Floyd: Can't you think of anything else you want for your birthday? Something very special?
Floyd's Daughter: Yes.
Dr Floyd: What?
Floyd's Daughter: A bush baby.
Dr Floyd: A bush baby! Well, we'll have to see about that.

Dr. Heywood R. Floyd