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Douglas Adams Quotes

Douglas Adams quotes

English Playwright, Writer March 11, 1952 – May 11, 2001

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There is a particular disdain with which Siamese cats regard you. Anyone who has walked in on the Queen cleaning her teeth will be familiar with the feeling. Douglas Adams
The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-backwards-somersault through a hoop whilst whistling the 'Star Spangled Banner', but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish. Douglas Adams
It was one of those pictures that children are supposed to like but don't. Full of endearing little animals doing endearing things, you know? Douglas Adams
Many respectable physicists said that they weren't going to stand for this -- partly because it was a debasement of science, but mostly because they didn't get invited to those sort of parties. Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams quote: "God's Final Message to His Creation:'We apologize for the..."
God's Final Message to His Creation:'We apologize for the inconvenience. Douglas Adams
Fenchurch had red mullet and said it was delicious. Arthur had a swordfish steak and said it made him angry. He grabbed a passing waitress by the arm and berated her. Douglas Adams
Our favourite item was the balcony that overlooked the sea because it had an awning that you lowered by pressing an electric switch. The switch had two settings. You could either turn it to AUTO, in which case the awning lowered itself whenever the sun came out, or you could set it to MANUEL [sic], in which case, we assumed, a small, incompetent Spanish waiter came and did it for you. Douglas Adams
In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm whale that hadn't lived long enough to be disappointed with its lot. Douglas Adams
Ford looked at him severely. And no sneaky knocking down Mr Dent's house whilst he's away, alright?" he said. The mere thought," growled Mr Prosser, "hadn't even begun to speculate," he continued, settling himself back, "about the merest possibility of crossing my mind. Douglas Adams
One day old Thrashbarg said that Almighty Bob had declared that he, Thrashbarg, was to have first pick of the sandwiches. The villagers asked him when this had happened, exactly, and Thrashbarg said it had happened yesterday, when they weren't looking. 'Have faith,' Old Thrashbarg said, 'or burn!'They let him have first pick of the sandwiches. It seemed easiest. Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams quote: "Beppu (n.)The triumphant slamming shut of a book after reading..."
Beppu (n.)The triumphant slamming shut of a book after reading the final page. Douglas Adams
I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting. But it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously. Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams quote: "Alltami (n.)The ancient art of being able to balance the hot..."
Alltami (n.)The ancient art of being able to balance the hot and cold shower taps. Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams quote: "I teleported home last night with Ron and Sid and MegRon stole..."
I teleported home last night with Ron and Sid and MegRon stole Meggy's heart away and I got Sidney's leg. Douglas Adams
But what about the End of the Universe? We'll miss the big moment."I've seen it. It's rubbish," said Zaphod,"nothing but a gnab gib."A what?"Opposite of a big bang. Come on, let's get zappy. Douglas Adams

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