NASA was interviewing professionals to be sent to Mars. Only one could go, and that person couldnt return to Earth. The first applicant, an engineer, was asked how much he wanted to be paid for going.

One million dollars, he answered, because I want to donate it to M.I.T.

The next applicant, a doctor, was asked the same question. He asked for two million dollars. I want to give a million to my family and leave the other million for the advancement of medical research.

The last applicant was a lawyer. When asked how much money he wanted, he whispered in the interviewers ear, Three million dollars.

Why so much more than the others? the interviewer asked.

The lawyer replied, Ill give you $1 million, Ill keep $1 million, and well send the engineer.