Quote from Adrian Monk in Mr. Monk and the Magician
Lieutenant Disher: Okay. [clears throat] He was, asphyxiated. Strangled. Natalie: Oh, no. Lieutenant Disher: Probably from behind. The killer used a ligature, something thing and strong. Probably piano wire. Adrian Monk: Can I see it? Lieutenant Disher: We haven't found it yet. Or he took it with him. We don't know. Adrian Monk: The killer, it's a magician. Captain Stottlemeyer: What is that? Adrian Monk: Black paint. They paint their wires so they can't be seen. Lieutenant Disher: Magician. That's good. Captain Stottlemeyer: You were the first one back here. Did you see anybody? Adrian Monk: Uh-uh. No. Well, there was a maintenance man. Maybe he saw something. Stage Manager: The maintenance crew doesn't work on Saturdays. Adrian Monk: Oh, my God. I saw him. Captain Stottlemeyer: You saw him. Adrian Monk: I saw the guy.