Sheckley forever

[calimac]

"I told you the water pistol wouldn't do any good," Gregor said.
Arnold gave him a sick grin and put the pistol in his pocket. "I'm hanging on to it. If I ever get married and have a kid, it's going to be his first present."
"Not for any of mine," said Gregor. He patted the bunk affectionately. "You can't beat blankets over the head for protection."

Rest you well, the late and very great Robert Sheckley.

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[sturgeonslawyer.livejournal.com]

My favorite Sheckley quote remains:

"Hello," said the dinosaur. "My name is Emie and I am four years old."

But it works much better in context...