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Nation Building Authority: You got a 4 billion dollar public/private investment deal and you’re going to use that logo? Utopia s1e1: Wood for the Trees, Rhonda to Tony, ABC 2014
Have you seen our apartments? Do they look like they want to be growing tomatoes? ibid. architect
We announce half-cocked ideas all the time. ibid. Jim
The logo does all the talking. Listen to it. ibid. Rhonda
Amy: She [Rhonda] wants a heads up. Like a roundtable for a brain-shower.
Nat: Has she been to a conference?
Amy: Yes, I think she has. Utopia s1e2: Protected Species
Rhonda: Let’s get the conversation going.
Nat: With who?
Rhonda: Stakeholders. ibid.
We are thinking of sonically branding each page. ibid. Karsten
We’ve got to work out who’s called a meeting before we hold one. Utopia s1e3: Very Fast Turnover, Nat
We’re calling it an Inner Urban Revitalisation Project. ibid. Tony
He’s [prime minister] gotta come up with some sort of a 30-year vision in the next 3 weeks. ibid. Jim to Tony
Don’t let the problems stand in the way. ibid.
I get passionate when we’re talking about long-term visions. Utopia s1e4: Onwards & Upwards, Tony to journalist
Well get some taller trees. ibid. Jim to Tony
Jim, what we saw is not a new direction in urban design. ibid. Tony
Best not to make any major decisions. Or operate heavy machinery. ibid. Amy to Tony
Rhonda: What are you doing?
Tony: Re-caffeinating. ibid.
Good article in the paper this morning … Utopia s1e5: Arts & Minds, Amy to Tony
Business papers. Who reads those? ibid. Rhonda to Tony
Oh, we haven’t built anything. ibid. Tony to Rhonda
Turns out there may well be a delay. ibid. Nat to Tony
Apparently, there’s a whole bunch of roadside art going in. ibid. Tony to Jim
As it is, your section of the road will be closed to anyone under the age of 18. ibid. Nat to creator of penis sculpture
I don’t understand. Why do we have to do anything? Utopia s1e6: Then We Can Build It
I’m sure he [professional development dude] knows what he’s doing. ibid. Amy
May as well use the catering budget before the end of the year. ibid. Rhonda to Tony & Jim
I though we wanted to appear consultative. ibid. Jim
No, no, Nation Building Authority, Amy. When you answered the phone you said, National Building Australia. No, they’re not the same. Utopia s1e7: The First Project, Tony
I wouldn’t worry about colour-coding. I’ll get the printer fixed. ibid.
We need a new push. ibid. Jim
Tony: A push. Ah just to show that we are underway, that we’re on the move.
Nat: But we’re not. ibid.
I think we need an official department. A proper title. ibid. Nat
With the site, we are literally at the pre-survey stage. ibid. Tony to Rhonda
Starting Stage 1 is Stage 1. ibid. Rhonda
Site branding. Love it. Let’s lock it in. ibid.
I thought we’d start with some ideation. ibid. Karsten
Stage 2! You’re a genius! ibid. Jim
Tony: So there’s nothing standing in our way?
Hugh: Apart from the cyclists. ibid.
Tony: Why would the Rail Heritage Society have a problem with railways?
Nat: They think the trains might damage the tracks. ibid.
We are about to launch a stage in this project that is exactly the same as the previous stage. ibid.
The Prime Minister’s award for excellence in public sector management … Utopia s1e8: The Whole Enchilada
We didn’t roll it out. We rolled out a plan. ibid. Tony to Jim
Are we really achieving anything? ibid.
Do we know why we didn’t win last night? Because we didn’t have a professional DVD. ibid. Rhonda to Nat
Nat: We’re just trying to finish a road.
Karsten: You’re very much mistaken. ibid.
Karsten: What do you see as your role?
Scott: I’m a tool. ibid.
Does anyone own a hard hat? ibid. Nat to meeting
Tony: … Massive costs, logistical nightmares, environmental issues, there’s no business model to speak of …
Jim: But what about the plusses? ibid.
They want to make YOU a whole department. ibid. Jim
Tony: Katie, did you get that agenda? Utopia s2e1: A Fresh Start, Tony
Katie: No. ibid.
A few hiccups last year but let’s not get distracted by frustrations. ibid. Tony to meeting
Is this a good time to mention indoor plants? ibid. Hugh
We’ve been locked out for 24 hours. ibid. Scott
Let’s get on with some real work. ibid. Tony
A fresh start. That’s what the PM’s looking for. ibid. Jim to Tony
Nation builders! ibid. Jim to office
All right, what are you two cooking up? ibid. Jim to Tony & Nat
Pools! Genius! ibid.
Step away from the bicycle. ibid. Security guy to Tony
This fresh idea. So what have you got? ibid. Rhonda to Nat
Rhonda: The tunnel. So where are we at?
Tony: We’re weeks away. Utopia s2e2: Fresh Start, Nat to Tony
I said I don’t want a launch. ibid. Tony to Rhonda
Tony, what is it you think I do? ibid. Rhonda to Tony
I’m the only one here who’s trying to build a tunnel! ibid. Tony
Can I have your phone? To download the app. Utopia s2e3: Keep Out: Public Property, Amy to Nat
Health & Safety lady: By age 65, 1 in 4 Australians will be affected by what serious disease?
Hugh: Baldness. ibid.
We were doing lunges in the park at 6:15. ibid. Hugh
Wait until you see the design excellence in 3-D. ibid. Jim to Tony & Scott
Standing stretches. Every 45 minutes. ibid. Hugh to Nat
Jim: So, what you think? Boot reaction?
Tony: It’s wrong. ibid.
What in a word is this proposal? ibid. Karsten
Katie, I’m hearing Tibetan chanting. ibid. Tony
More about explaining broad policy settings. Utopia s2e4: Dot Dot Dot, Tony’s TV appearance
Don’t talk yourself down. You get one bad night on tele. ibid. Jim to Tony
You’ve come up with a slogan! ibid. Tony to Jim
Multi-dimensional vertical integration … ibid. Jim to Tony
Jim, you do realise that at some point we’re actualy going to have to announce a policy? The dot dot dot bit. ibid.
Jim: That’s what Eduction Nation is.
Tony: What? Something you can’t work out?
Jim: Exactly. ibid.
We just can’t afford to get bogged down in detail. ibid. Rhonda