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Quotes from Holidays in Hell — P. J. O'Rourke

1947–2022 United States

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The interesting thing about staring down a gun barrel is how small the hole is where the bullet comes out, yet what a big difference it would make in your social schedule.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

It had never occurred to us that the Kremlin's new anti-booze campaign would apply to journalists. Now, that's a human-rights violation.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

The America's Cup is like driving your Lamborghini to the Grand Prix track to watch the charter buses race.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

One nice thing about the Third World, you don't have to fasten your seat belt. (Or stop smoking. Or cut down on saturated fats.) It takes a lot off your mind when average life expectancy is forty-five minutes.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

I am no stranger to loud noise. I've been to a Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels concert. I once dated a woman with two kids.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

Everything on a boat has a different name than it would have if it weren't on a boat. Either this is ancient seafaring tradition or it's how people who mess around with boats try to impress the rest of us who actually finished college.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

If Christ came back tomorrow, He'd have to change planes in Frankfurt. Modern air travel means less time spent in transit. That time is now spent in transit lounges.

Holidays in Hell (1989)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: P. J. O'Rourke (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.