"No, sir. But I've swung a sledge until my palms bled. I've shoveled gravel till I couldn't feel my shoulders. I've crawled under houses in the dark, breathing spiderwebs, because someone said pull that wire . I don't know the smart way to do things. But I know the hard way. And I'll do it twice if you show me once."
The phrase lands like a job interview confession and a dating profile boast rolled into one. Ready. Rough. And eager to please. ready rough and eager to please
"Show up at five. Bring water. Don't whine." "No, sir