Locke referenced having his disability for four years.
Sawyer referenced four years when coming on to Kate.

I read an article somewhere that Carlton Cuse gave Damon Lindelof is first big writing gig on a series called "Nash Bridges".
When do you ask ?* Four years ago.* Where these two episode lines simply an inside tribute to Carlton Cuse from Damon Lindelof for giving him his big break?* :) Or, I'm almost afraid to give you an or to play with, are we going to find some actual LOST meaning to these lines.

Got nuthin' but luv for you guys and gals. Rule, Rock, any other you are great cliche's you can think of.

Uh... no.