journey to the new world

“So I did the right thing and I waited til the presentations were finished and everyone was having their tea party with their scones and whatnot and I said, ‘Excuse me, I don’t want to be rude or anythin’, but I think you’ll find that traditionally it is wattle. I want the one in the corner, thanks.”
On the eve of his 10 year anniversary as an Australian citizen, Andy reflects on a disappointing welcome ceremony in which he was gifted with Mondo grass instead of wattle

Later…

Cassy: “So did you take it home and plant it in your backyard?”

Andy: “Nah, I gave it to Barbs’ mum.”

Cassy: “Andy! After all that effort I thought you would have planted it at home and sat in its shade eating lamingtons.”

Andy: “Yeah well people move on. Times change, y’know?”

delusions of grandeur

"What did you say again, Andy?"
Midway through transcribing a quote Loz is lost for words and decides to go to the source

"I've told you, I don't do that. I just give you the material. That's like asking the Dalai Lama to to repeat his quotes..."

hero worship

"...Branson's an ideas man, we've all ascertained this..."
Andy, mid-way through another Sir Richard rave

silent treatment

"You should do it Andy, it would be a talking point."
Cassy on creative housepainting, Pollock-style

"I'm done talking." Andy, unmoved

spelling bee

Kate: You can't spell, can you Andy?
Andy: Hit me. Give me a word. Tsunami? T-S-U-
Kate: Predilection.
Andy: What's that? When you're thinking of what number to dial?

sorry, wrong number

"Good afternoon?” Andy, answering the office phone.
“Nah, nah… sorry, not here.”

“Who were they looking for?” Leigh-Ann inquires

“They were looking for… inspiration.”

'tis the season...

Andy is vainly trying to convince everyone his alcohol consumption at the last office Christmas party was minimal, but they aren't buying it.

Cassy: “Come on Andy, if you can’t have a few jars at the Christmas party when can you?”

Andy: “Well... that is a fantastic mantra to hold. I like your methodology.”