What are the two most important things in the universe? Bacon sandwiches and salvation, according to Adrian Plass.
In this book, he combines one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces, producing a volume that will make you laugh, cry - and reflect.
Despite the fact that someone once offered him five million pounds never to write another word for publication (one hilarious story recounted here) this is a glorious book. Vintage Plass. For example...
'Doubt: more or less frequent visitor who should be allowed in when he knocks at the door and sat firmly down in a corner. As long as he is neither fed nor entertained he will usually get bored after a while and go away.'
'Ineffable: (1) cannot be expressed in words (2) cannot be sworn at.
'Oblivion: nothing to worry about.'
'Go in peace: (1) injunction to the congregation at the end of communion (2) something that is only possible for those blessed with an en-suite bathroom and toilet.'
'Pillar of the church: big thick thing that holds everything up and restricts vision.'
In this book, he combines one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces, producing a volume that will make you laugh, cry - and reflect.
Despite the fact that someone once offered him five million pounds never to write another word for publication (one hilarious story recounted here) this is a glorious book. Vintage Plass. For example...
'Doubt: more or less frequent visitor who should be allowed in when he knocks at the door and sat firmly down in a corner. As long as he is neither fed nor entertained he will usually get bored after a while and go away.'
'Ineffable: (1) cannot be expressed in words (2) cannot be sworn at.
'Oblivion: nothing to worry about.'
'Go in peace: (1) injunction to the congregation at the end of communion (2) something that is only possible for those blessed with an en-suite bathroom and toilet.'
'Pillar of the church: big thick thing that holds everything up and restricts vision.'
