Eric Hiscock Professions : Sailor Born : March 14, 1908 Died : September 15, 1986 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Eric Hiscock The only way to get a good crew is to marry one. Eric Hiscock nautical sailing sea Judging from the way they sat and goggled at the drag on the stage it was obvious that they were indulging in delightful fantasies that brought to them substantial memories of the girls they had left behind in London or Manchester. As the Quartermaster Captain lisped after performing before a particularly rapt audience: 'I bet there were more standing pricks than snotty noses tonight'. Astonishingly, I suspect he was right. We probably helped to keep the home fires of passion burning. Eric Hiscock girl memories war Similar Authors Buddy Melges sailor Alain Gerbault sailor Bernard Moitessier sailor Abby Sunderland sailor Harry Herbert Miller sailor Carl Brashear sailor All Authors