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Quote by Spike Milligan

“With a roof over his head he had ceased to work, living off his [war] pension and his wits, both hopelessly inadequate.”

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Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan (1918-2002) was an Irish-born British comedian, writer, and musician. As a co-creator and star of the groundbreaking radio comedy show "The Goon Show," he revolutionized comedy and influenced generations of comedians. Milligan is celebrated for his surrealist and absurdist humor, pioneering a style that became the foundation for modern comedy. Born in India, he served in the British Army during World War II before launching his legendary comedy career. more

“There's an emergency link to the defence grid, but that's only for use in the direst emergencies." "And of course a mile-long unknown intruder approaching your main source of power isn't an emergency?" Karan hesitated, his chins wobbling slightly with their own momentum. "It'll take time, but I could access the defence grid's sensor logs for that sector..." "I won't tell if you don't.”

Humour Doctor Who

Book:Doctor Who: Lords of the Storm

Source: Doctor Who: Lords of the Storm

“The trouble is that we have a bad habit, encouraged by pedants and sophisticates, of considering happiness as something rather stupid. Only pain is intellectual, only evil interesting. This is the treason of the artist: a refusal to admit the banality of evil and the terrible boredom of pain. If you can’t lick ‘em, join ‘em. If it hurts, repeat it. But to praise despair is to condemn delight, to embrace violence is to lose hold of everything else. We have almost lost hold; we can no longer describe a happy man, nor make any celebration of joy.”

Happiness

Book:The Wind's Twelve Quarters, Volume 1

Source: The Wind's Twelve Quarters, Volume 1

“Do You Come Here Often?' and 'Be Part of the Action' Have Become Clichéd "Coast Guard Sees Increasing Need for Icebreakers"—headline, Associated Press, March 1”

Humour Puns Cliches Icebreakers Icebreakers Facilitation

Author:James Taranto

“Seducing Jordana was solid – she's got such high standards – but when I finally got the snogs in it was all worth it." I transform Jordana's blather into high-level discourse: Lounging in a post-osculatory glow, I knew that all those months of hard chivalry had been worthwhile.”