Quote from Captain Stottlemeyer in Mr. Monk Gets Cabin Fever
Captain Stottlemeyer: Hey, guess what tomorrow is? Adrian Monk: It's your birthday, of course. Captain Stottlemeyer: Happy birthday to me. What the hell happened to me, Monk? I was supposed to be the Deputy Commissioner by now. I was the fair-haired boy, remember? Youngest detective in the history of the department. And now, I'm the guy that knows how to find you. Adrian Monk: Oh, look, Captain, there isn't... Captain Stottlemeyer: Forget about it.