Quote from Captain Stottlemeyer in Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival
Board Member #1: Captain Stottlemeyer, you have used former Detective Monk several times over the last two and a half years. Captain Stottlemeyer: Yeah, that's right. On a consulting basis. Board Member #1: Have you been satisfied with his work? Captain Stottlemeyer: Yes, absolutely. He, um... He has helped me solve five- No, six very difficult cases. He has a unique way of looking at evidence even after a scene is cold. Board Member #2: In your professional opinion, do you think Adrian Monk is ready to be reinstated? Captain Stottlemeyer: He is an excellent investigator. Board Member #2: I believe we've established that. The question is do you believe he should be reinstated to the San Francisco Police Department? Captain Stottlemeyer: He is reliable. He, uh, has an encyclopedic knowledge of the strangest, most arcane things. Like book binding. There was a case before he got- Board Member #1: Captain, this is a "yes or no" question. Now, in your opinion, is he or is he not ready to be reinstated? Yes or no?