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P. G. Wodehouse - Alf Todd,' said Ukridge, soaring to...
Alf Todd,' said Ukridge, soaring to an impressive burst of imagery, ‘has about as much chance as a one-armed blind man in a dark room trying to shove a pound of melted butter into a wild-cat's ear with a red-hot needle. (P. G. Wodehouse)

Alf Todd,' said Ukridge, soaring to an impressive burst of imagery, ‘has about as much chance as a one-armed blind man in a dark room trying to shove a pound of melted butter into a wild-cat's ear with a red-hot needle.

P. G. Wodehouse

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