Every now and then, I read something that I wish I'd written. Here's one that was doing the rounds in the 90s, when forwards were still something to look forward to.
“In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people's home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, and then when you start work, you get a gold watch and a party on your first day. You work for 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You party, drink alcohol, and are generally promiscuous, then you are ready for high school. You then go to primary school, you become a kid, you play. You have no responsibilities, you become a baby until you are born. And then you spend your last 9 months floating in luxurious spa-like conditions with central heating and room service on tap, larger quarters every day and then Voila! You finish off as an orgasm!”
- Woody Allen
I had no clue who had written this gem when I first encountered it, but reliable sources tell me it's Woody Allen. Bloody brilliant!
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Thanks for sharing this Sudhir! Woody Allen is brilliant. Just happened to be reading a few of his quotes on Love & Sex yesterday. Have developed a liking towards him in recent times.. someone described him as a man you cannot ignore because everyone has a little bit of Woody Allen within them!
Oh Man! I just love his work. Across media. I still love Hannah and Her Sisters, Annie Hall and Manhattan. I'm still to read any of his books, but I'm sure they'll be awesome.
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