Quotes from book
Getting Even
Getting Even is Woody Allen's first collection of humorous stories, essays, and one short play. Most pieces were first published in The New Yorker between 1966 and 1971.
“Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber on weekends.”
Getting Even (1971), My Philosophy
“Eternal nothingness is O. K. if you're dressed for it.”
Getting Even (1971), My Philosophy
Variant: Eternal nothingness is fine if you happen to be dressed for it.
“I don't believe in an afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwear.”
"Conversations with Helmholtz"
Getting Even (1971)
“It is impossible to experience one's own death objectively and still carry a tune.”
Getting Even (1971), My Philosophy
