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“A story told me by Michael Barrie: Jesus and the Blessed Virgin go out to play golf. The Blessed Virgin is at the top of her form, drives and lands on the green. Jesus slices and lands in the bushes. A squirrel picks up the ball and runs off with it. A dog grab the squirrel, which still holds the ball in its mouth. An eagle swoops down, picks up the dog, squirrel and ball, and soars into the air. Out of a clear sky, lightning strikes the eagle, which drops the dog which drops the squirrel which drops the ball, right into the hole. The Blessed Virgin throws down her driver and exclaims indignantly, ‘Look, are you going to play golf or just fuck around?”

Quote by Christopher Isherwood

Book:The Sixties: Diaries 1960–1969

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The Sixties: Diaries 1960–1969

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Christopher Isherwood

Christopher Isherwood is a renowned British novelist known for his profound portrayals of life in London and Berlin during the mid-20th century. His works often explore social change, personal identity, and moral dilemmas. more

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