I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

- Jack London

Into the Wild

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods; 

There is a rapture on the lonely shore; 

There is society, where none intrudes, 

By the deep sea, and music in its roar; 

I love not man the less, but Nature more...

- Lord Byron

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

I shook my tambourine the whole time, because it helped me remember that even though I was going through different neighborhoods, I was still me.
- Jonathan Safran Foer

Madman Across the Water

Elton John with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, December 1986

The Dead Weather

It was better than porn.

My Next Life

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

Acceptable Social Tip

If someone happens to walk out during your presentation, no need to get offended.  Later, at the local pub, have a drink delivered to them.  That's it.  You're a nice guy and they're still an asshole.  

This also works for other social situations such as:

- losing a job

- your best friend sleeping with your significant other

- getting hit by a car

- co-worker eating your lunch

What a relief