(HAL's voice is by Douglas Rain)

Real name: Heuristically programmed Algorithmic computer
Nickname: HAL
Born: January 12, 1992, Urbana, Illinois, USA

2001: A Space Odyssey

I am a HAL 9000 computer.

The 9000-series is the most reliable computer ever made. No 9000-computer has ever made a mistake or distorted information. We are all, by any practical definitions of the words, foolproof and incapable of error.

My mind is going. There is no question about it.

I feel much better now, I really do.

I've just picked up a fault in the AE-35 unit.

I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.

Sorry about this. I know it's a bit silly.

I know that you and Frank were planning to disconnect me and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.

It's puzzling. I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like this before.

This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error.

This conversation can serve no purpose any more. Goodbye.

I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill and think things over.

Good evening, Dave.

I'm sorry for the delay.

That's a completely reliable figure.

I enjoy working with people.