Much Obliged, Jeeves: P.G. Wodehouse

P.G. Wodehouse. Wow. Want to know his full name? Seriously folks, I'm glad I was born in the century I was! Wodehouse's full name was Pelham Grenville... Pelham Grenville... but everybody called him "Plum". Again, praise God for being born in the 1980's!

This man has quite a history, growing up in a Boarding School and barely knowing his parents, living through the World Wars, having his books banned, working with Cole Porter and the Gershwins and more!

I must say though, my favorite part was reading about his interactions with A.A. Milne. Yes, the author of Pooh Bear!

Apparently A.A. Milne reported some 'propaganda' in Wodehouse's books, and they were therefore banned. In return, Wodehouse wrote a short story called 'Rodney Has a Relapse' with a character 'Timothy Bobbin'... a mock-up character of Christopher Robin!!! I have yet to find this book in tangible form, but I am determined to find it!!!

Alright enough with the history! Here is a couple of quotes from some of his books:

Bertie (Master): The problem is, I've forgotten that jolly useful word you unearthed.
Jeeves (Butler): Sir?
Bertie: The one that always reduces Spode to a quivering mass of apology. I have a feeling I may need it.
Jeeves: You are referring, I think, sir, to "Eulalie."

Bertie: Eulalie, that's it! I wish you'd tell me what it meant. I mean, I have no complaints, but it's a bit like holding up a bank and not knowing whether your gun is loaded or not.
Jeeves: I fear I'm not at liberty to disclose the details, sir. You may rest assured, however, that the weapon is loaded."

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Bertie: [after insulting Spode] Spode, I know your secret!

Roderick Spode: Eh?
Bertie: I know all about...
[blanks]
Roderick Spode: You know all about what?
Bertie: Uh... Euphimol! Uh, uh...
[as Spode advances menacingly, Bertie falls backward. Gussie smashes an oil painting over Spode's head. Spode turns to Gussie, breathing fire, and Bertie smashes a vase on his head. They both flee the room. Outside, Jeeves watches, perplexed, as Gussie runs out, followed by Bertie]
Bertie: Eucalyptus!
[as Spode chases them down the hallway, Jeeves sighs and writes on a slip of paper]
Bertie: Euripedes! Eucharist! Europe! Euphonium? Uh, eu-, eu-, eu...
[as they run past Jeeves, he holds out the paper]
Bertie: Thank you!
[Spode corners them against a locked door]
Roderick Spode: Now...!
Bertie: [reads the slip] Eulalie!"