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“The Professor shook his head. ‘On the contrary, my motives are most simple, to advance science and to combat evil.” quote by Robert Rankin — Download Open image

““The Professor shook his head. ‘On the contrary, my motives are most simple, to advance science and to combat evil.””

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“Need to get to Ruislip by sparrow-fart though', said the squadron leader. 'Think you can do that? Can I come along for the ride?”

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“The hill road wound upwards, as hill roads do, unless you're coming down them, of course.”

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Because I'm a special gatekeeper. I'm the head gatekeeper. Because, although, as you can see, I'm only a head, I'm also the gatekeeper. Which…

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“Her hair was simply red and her coat was deacon blue.”

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“I hope you grow up to be as good a mother as your father”

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