From the left and down the line:

Silently, to himself: “Six o’clock and we’re already slammed here. Whatzit gonna be like at eight?”

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“Hey, slow down, big guy, you’re already doing the 2 am lean…”.

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“Shaddup I’m fine…I think.”

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“Are you kidding me with this guy’s face?!”

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“Really, buddy? I saw you walk in with the flower – you don’t have to ham it up any more than that.”

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“I came all the way from Zanzibar to give this bloom, and myself, to you.”

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“Ha! Zanzibar! He means the corner bar!”

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“One more martini, one more cuppa joy.”

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“Really, Arthur, won’t you marry me so you can move into my apartment and keep me sauced all day?”

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“Remember that Star Trek episode when the plants had feelings? You think the olives get drunk swimming in the booze?”

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“You are wise, my old friend. Yes, they may become pickled, but your concern is misplaced. You should be worried about yourself swimming in the booze.”

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-Danny Grosso