I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting. But it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously.

A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.

The Hitch Hiker's Guide has not been an opera. It has however been a tapestry, if you count a woven bath towel as a tapestry.

Would it save you a lot of time if I just gave up and went mad now?

I am a private detective. I am paid to be inquisitive and presumptuous.

Ford Prefect suppressed a little giggle of evil satisfaction, realized that he had no reason to suppress it, and laughed out loud, a wicked laugh.

There's nothing worse than sitting down to write a novel and saying, "Well, okay, I'm going to do something of high artistic worth." It's funny.