What’s in the newspaper that’s so interesting? when there’s a real live fairy, next to you
Spike Milligan
Back in 1970-or-80-something, Spike Milligan was talking about spending time with his kids.
He says, his kids would ask something… “When I’m busy and I would say ‘I’m sorry I’m reading the newspapers'”, he then asks himself, “What’s in the newspaper that’s so interesting? when there’s a real live fairy, next to you”.
fast forward to today, and swap newspaper for phone/iPad/Facebook etc.
Spike was a wise man.
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
BBC iplayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04tt1yj/spike-milligan-love-light-and-peace 1h 08 mins to see the quote.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Milligan
Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/news/spike-milligan-centenary-jokes-witticisms-goon-show-sketch-comedy-prince-charles-a8299301.html
