h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

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One of the greater humans is gone.

To see Death Of A Salesman is very hard for instance is emotionally draining, the sheer tragic force of the life of a little man.

I spent years selling his books and never once read one or saw one of his plays. A couple of days before he died, my grandmother recommended that I read them, so I ordered some of his work from the library and, hey presto, he kicked the bucket. This has happened to me several times now.

Perhaps I should give up reading, before any more writers cark it.




Alternatively, if you want any writers killed, a small fee may sway me to read their work....

There's this guy called John Gibson, he call calls himself a journalist and works for FOX news. I think he has a book out, so if you really think you can swing his death, go for it!!!

And my fee?

I've an assortment of shiney black buttons...?

Should be enough for a FOX "Journalist..."

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Ah, that's where this thread went.

I'd prefer chocolate buttons, to tell you the truth. I already have my own collection of black buttons, and two white ones and a duffel coat toggle.

You drive a hard barter.

Hunter S. Thompson's death the other day came as a shock. I'd thought that, if he could get to this age without topping himself, he'd live a very long time indeed.

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