Taking off from Blackpool a while back:
"Gxxxx immediate left turn, maintain 800ft and allow approaching craft to pass to your right, then continue...."
I looked up to watch the Nimrod and Eurofighter continue on to Warton.
Couple of years after that at Prestwick
"Gxxxx turn final"
"Would that be in front of or behind the Lear Jet currently on final?"
"OH **** forgot about him. You better go behind him. And be aware you will be landing with a cargo 747 behind you so expedite ...."
Certainly got the blood pumping!
(Finally something made me register... long time lurker!)