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Quote of the Day

Quote with a picture of George Plimpton in 1977.

”I have never been convinced there’s anything inherently wrong in having fun. You can still be totally committed to what you’re doing.“ — George Plimpton, “Winningest Born Loser,” Life (01967-06-30)

Author YahooeyPosted on December 8, 2022December 6, 2022Categories QuotationsTags commitment, fun, George PlimptonLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Quote on a picture of Prague.

“When everything means something, nothing is fun.” — Peter Welch, And Then I Thought I Was a Fish

Author YahooeyPosted on February 28, 2022February 27, 2022Categories QuotationsTags fun, meaning, Peter Welch1 Comment on Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

If it wasn't for the fun and money, I really don't know why I'd bother.

“If it wasn’t for the fun and money, I really don’t know why I’d bother.” — Terry Pratchett, “[ANNOUNCE] *R* Terry Pratchett TV interview,” Usenet(1996-05-12)

Author YahooeyPosted on January 10, 2020January 8, 2020Categories QuotationsTags bother, fun, Money, Terry Pratchett2 Comments on Quote of the Day

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If you aren’t having no fun, die, because you’re running a worthless program.

“If you aren’t having no fun, die, because you’re running a worthless program.” — Gil Scott-Heron, “New York is Killing Me,” The New Yorker (2010-10-09)

Author YahooeyPosted on November 15, 2016November 12, 2016Categories QuotationsTags fun, Gil Scott-Heron, New York is Killing Me3 Comments on Quote of the Day

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A pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun — and neither can stop the march of events.

“A pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun — and neither can stop the march of events.” — Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough For Love

Author YahooeyPosted on August 8, 2015July 18, 2015Categories QuotationsTags being right, fun, optimist, pessimist, Robert A. HeinleinLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any Act of Parliament.

“People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any Act of Parliament.” — A.P. Herbert, “Is It a Free Country?”, Uncommon Law

Author YahooeyPosted on April 30, 2014February 8, 2016Categories QuotationsTags A.P. Herbert, fun, Is It a Free Country?, Uncommon LawLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

Snakes and Ladders

SadnessSilk stockings are no fun
if you are worrying about a run.

Author YahooeyPosted on October 10, 2012Categories WritingsTags fun, silk stockings, worryLeave a comment on Snakes and Ladders

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I haven't had a TV in 10 years, and I really don't miss it. 'Cause it's always so much more fun to be with people than it ever was to be with a television.

“I haven’t had a TV in 10 years, and I really don’t miss it. ‘Cause it’s always so much more fun to be with people than it ever was to be with a television.” — Chuck Palahniuk, Interview, San Francisco Bay Guardian (2002-10-30)

Author YahooeyPosted on September 17, 2012February 16, 2019Categories QuotationsTags Chuck Palahniuk, enjoyment, fun, People, television, TVLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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