Jeltz, broadcasting to entire Earth:
"This is Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz of the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council," the voice continued. "As you will no doubt be aware, the plans for development of the outlying regions of the Galaxy require the building of a hyperspatial express route through your star system, and regrettably your planet is one of those scheduled for demolition. The process will take slightly less that two of your Earth minutes. Thank you."
Jeltz, broadcasting to entire Earth:
"What do you mean you've never been to Alpha Centauri? For heaven's sake mankind, it's only four light years away you know. I'm sorry, but if you can't be bothered to take an interest in local affairs that's your own lookout.
"Energize the demolition beams."
Jeltz, broadcasting within his ship:
[...] "planet leave is cancelled. I've just had an unhappy love affair, so I don't see
why anybody else should have a good time."
Jeltz, to Arthur and Ford:
[...] "I just write poetry to throw my mean callous heartless exterior into sharp relief. I'm going to throw you off the ship anyway."
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