- Eric Olthwaite: That night, as we talked excitedly about shovels and precipitation, Arthur and I decided we had so much in common, that we would form a gang, dedicated to persuing our common interests. Arthur, with his long criminal record, was loathe to divulge his name, so we called ourselves... the Eric Olthwaite Gang.
- Mr. Bag: There are some people in life who are interesting people. You know, they're good company. Fun to be with, Youknow, people who, when you see 'em on the street, you say: 'Ah - There's old So-and-So. Isn't it grand to see him. People who make you happy! People who make you feel, well, that life's worth living. But, you're not one of 'em, Eric.
- Eric Olthwaite: What d'you mean, Mr Bag?
- Mr. Bag: I mean, Eric, you're a boring little tit.