This is a bit rude, agreed but such a wonderful example of British Wit. Here is what India Knight, finder of all things great and beautiful, has to say on the matter.
Possibly my favourite letter ever, found last year via the really wonderful, day-enhancing Letters of Note (the transcript is here). Now Letters of Note is being turned into a book, to be published by Unbound with your help. Here’s the pitch and all the information. Unlike many blogs that get turned into books, this one is *made* for paper, and I can’t wait for it to exist. Please go and have a look and give the project your support.
a bit rude, agreed but such a wonderful example...British Wit. Here
“In these dark days man tends...for little shafts of light that spill from heaven”
I’ve seen this before, but I forgot about it. It’s pretty damn hilarious.