- Tim O'Hara: I've been in nothing but trouble since I met you.
- Uncle Martin: And I imagine that will continue. But it won't be dull. And a friend who can read minds can be of enormous help to a young reporter. I can get you a lot of information straight from the horse's head. Now, what do you say?
- Tim O'Hara: It's a deal. Welcome to the O'Hara family!
- Uncle Martin: [speaking to Tim about Earth people] You people baffle me. So illogical. So emotional. Earth's alright for a visit, but I wouldn't want to live here.
- [last lines]
- Uncle Martin: [breaking the 4th wall] Well, I guess this makes me the first Irishman from the planet Mars.