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Jeltz: Either die in the vacuum of space, or tell me what you thought of my poem.
[other Vogons chuckle]
Arthur: A... a... actually, I rather liked it.
Jeltz: Hmm?
Ford: Yeah. That's good. Run with it.
Jeltz: Hmmm?
Arthur: Uh, some of the words I didn't understand, but I found the imagery quite effective.
Jeltz: Continue...
Arthur: Well, uh, yes, interesting rhythmic devices, which seemed to counterpoint the underlying metaphor of the humanity of, of the poet's soul.
Jeltz: So what you're saying is, I write poetry because underneath this mean, callous, heartless exterior, I just want to be loved?
Ford: [whispers] Yes, yes, yes.
Arthur: Yes, yes, yeah, please.
[other Vogons ooh-ing and aah-ing]
Jeltz: Throw them off the ship!
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Humma Kavula: Zaphod Beeblebrox, our infamous President. What brings you to our humble planet?
Zaphod: Oh, I think you know why I'm here.
Humma Kavula: No, I don't think I do.
Zaphod: I think you think you don't. But we both know, you do.
Humma Kavula: Eloquent as always. Your ability to articulate never ceases to amaze.
Mark Stevenson
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