Quote by S.J. Perelman

I guess I'm just an old mad scientist at bottom. Give me an underground laboratory, half a dozen atom-smashers, and a beautiful girl in a diaphanous veil waiting to be turned into a chimpanzee, and I care not who writes the nation's laws.

I guess I'm just an old mad scientist at bottom. Give me an

Summary

This quote, attributed to American satirist H.L. Mencken, reflects a whimsical and somewhat sarcastic perspective. It suggests that the speaker considers themselves as a quirky scientist at heart - someone who is fascinated by experimentation and discovery. The mention of an underground laboratory and atom-smashers emphasizes their love for scientific exploration. The reference to transforming a beautiful woman into a chimpanzee serves as a humorous exaggeration, indicating that they prioritize their passions such as science and curiosity above political or societal matters.

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By S.J. Perelman

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