Quote by Roger Zelazny

While I had often said that I wanted to die in bed, what I really meant was that in my old age I wanted to be stepped on by an elephant while making love.

While I had often said that I wanted to die in bed, what I r

Summary

This quote, although written in a playful and humorous tone, holds a deeper meaning. It suggests that the speaker desires to experience an unconventional or unexpected end to their life. Rather than peacefully passing away in bed, they express a desire for a memorable and perhaps even bizarre departure from this world. It hints at a hunger for excitement and an inclination to prioritize living life to the fullest, even in the face of mortality.

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By Roger Zelazny

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