J. Paul Waymack > Quotes

“was briefly at a loss for words. Should I offer a lengthy explanation on the importance of science? Maybe assure them the rats were germ-free and on a paper plate? Perhaps say nothing and quickly retreat? I decided to go with a little levity. “They’re great with ketchup!” I said enthusiastically.”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon

“Major, we don’t pay for U.S. Army officers to entertain commies,” he said icily.”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon

“As for Juan, I always wondered if the INS ever deported him. After all, how could you deport a decorated Marine Corps hero?”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon

“He was brilliant in the area of medicine he practiced and had dozens of publications in his field, but he could get lost on a one-way street.”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon

“SHIT!” the anesthesiologist exclaimed. “I forgot to put him to sleep!”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon

“According to the interns on this service, the operation set the record for the most number of curses in a single elective case.”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon

“They do it because we tell them it is necessary and they have to do it,” he said matter-of-factly.”
― J. Paul Waymack, Well, Doc, It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time!: The Unexpected Adventures of a Trauma Surgeon