Frank.
Frank's part of the ship's tale was the Operation Drake in 1978-1980. And he told us with his usual verve and talent.
In fact one never can get bored as long as he is around. If he's out of small talk for a moment, he may go on to the rather philosophical matters.
But I don't share his point that woman generally were better beings. One or two things are also good with men, I'm sure.