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.


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“Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber on weekends.”

Woody Allen book Getting Even

Getting Even (1971), My Philosophy

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“Eternal nothingness is O. K. if you're dressed for it.”

Woody Allen book Getting Even

Getting Even (1971), My Philosophy
Variant: Eternal nothingness is fine if you happen to be dressed for it.

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“I don't believe in an afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwear.”

Woody Allen book Getting Even

"Conversations with Helmholtz"
Getting Even (1971)

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“It is impossible to experience one's own death objectively and still carry a tune.”

Woody Allen book Getting Even

Getting Even (1971), My Philosophy

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