Quotes about comedy
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Edward Abbey1927–1989The Monkey Wrench Gang (1975), Seldom Seen Smith, page 313- Edward Abbey1927–1989Desert Solitaire (1968), “Bedrock and Paradox”, p. 233
From the point of view of a tapeworm, man was created by God to serve the appetite of the tapeworm.
Edward Abbey1927–1989A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by.
Douglas Adams1952–2001Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (1987)- Douglas Adams1952–2001The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979)
It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.
Douglas Adams1952–2001The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979)- Douglas Adams1952–2001The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (1988), Ch. 7
I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.
Douglas Adams1952–2001The Salmon of Doubt (2002)- Douglas Adams1952–2001Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (1987)
- Douglas Adams1952–2001The Salmon of Doubt (2002)
- Douglas Adams1952–2001The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (1988), Ch. 1
Sir Isaac Newton, renowned inventor of the milled-edge coin and the catflap!
Douglas Adams1952–2001Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (1987)The kid was deliberately and maliciously watching television at him.
Douglas Adams1952–2001The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (1988), Ch. 6