Any P G Wodehouse fans out there ? If yes, your favorite quotes

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The discussion revolves around the appreciation of P.G. Wodehouse's works, particularly focusing on favorite quotes and personal experiences with his books. Participants share their thoughts on the humor, memorable characters, and specific titles that resonate with them.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their enjoyment of Wodehouse's humor, noting its appeal despite cultural differences.
  • Several participants mention specific books they enjoyed, including "Code of the Woosters," "Right Ho Jeeves," and "Much Obliged Jeeves."
  • A participant recalls their past reading experience with Wodehouse and expresses a desire to revisit the books.
  • One participant shares a humorous quote from "Much Obliged Jeeves," highlighting the comedic style of Wodehouse's writing.
  • Another participant cites a favorite quote about the perception of the world, indicating Wodehouse's incorporation of broader philosophical references.
  • There is a playful exchange regarding the character Stilton Cheesewright, with participants reflecting on their memories of the books.

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Participants generally agree on their fondness for Wodehouse's works and share a sense of nostalgia, but there is no consensus on specific favorites or interpretations of quotes.

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Some participants mention a long time since their last reading, indicating potential gaps in memory regarding specific titles and quotes.

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Any P G Wodehouse fans out there ?? If yes, your favorite quotes!

I was just wondering how many of PF people like P G Wodehouse books.
 
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Same here. The humor isn't directed at me too as I am a 25 year old Indian but still I find it funny.:biggrin:

Some of my favorite books are - Code of the Woosters, Right Ho Jeeves , Leave it to Psmith , Summer Lightning , Mulliner Nights .
 


I read most of P.G. Wodehouse many years ago and loved them. It's been so long, in fact, I can't even recall the names of any of them, which means they're ripe for re-reading.
 


My eldest son caught an episode of BBC's Jeeves and Wooster about a week ago. I remembered I have a copy of "Much Obliged Jeeves" that I've never touched. I've nearly finished it, couldn't put it down, my son is reading it too. Totally addictive, and there's not many books that make me laugh out loud, this does. Need to get some more of them. Bertie Wooster seems to get involved in insane situations, make them worse, (with hilarious consequences) and the original situations sort themselves out anyway.

I'll try a quote (from memory):

Bertie Wooster in conversation with his Aunt Dahlia about the death of the husband of the formidable prospective Labour candidate for Market Snodsbury:

Aunt Dahlia: "He got himself run over by a municipal tram"
Bertie Wooster: "I don't blame him!"
 


zoobyshoe said:
I can't even recall the names of any of them.

How could you forget the name Stilton Cheesewright?
 


cobalt124 said:
How could you forget the name Stilton Cheesewright?

I can't explain it.

Actually, I figured out I went through my Wodehouse phase something like 35 years ago.
 


one of my favorite quotes is
"Half of the world doesn't know how the other three-quarter lives"Furthermore, P G Wodehouse books also contain numerous quotes by Shakespeare, Marcus Aurelius , and many others.

Also Jeeves is known to be a big fan of Spinoza!
 


The best one I can remember.

P.G. Wodehouse said:
If that doesn't leave me without a stain on my character, well, then I don't know what it does leave me without a stain on.
 

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