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    In the last line of which famous book does the author claim that the story "had a point" but has tempoarily forgotten what it was?

    Question #55076. Asked by gmackematix. (Feb 11 05 11:45 PM)


    lothruin

    		I think that's a Douglas Adams thing.

    After consulting my trusty 5-book compilation edition, I've found that yes, it is the last line in 'So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish'. Ah, what a fine author he was.

    Feb 12 05, 8:54 AM

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