Kenobi's Quack Philosophy

Kenobi's Quack Philosophy

Saturday, 06 November 2010 22:32

1978: Genius - sheer genius.

Just been reading the dreaded Ben-meets-Luke chapter this morning on the way into work – in the 1977 novel. I was afraid to read each line. I wondered, “Will I find that George came up with the Duck dialogue before I did? Will he be able to claim all the credit?”

I read on… first the “That’s a Krayt Dragon call” line from Luke. My pulse quickened.

Then, nothing. No ducks. Imagine my relief, dear reader! Yes, the Pulitzer Prize for Young Literature is mine.

I read on further. In the scene in Ben’s house, Ben explains that although being a great pilot isn’t heriditary, some of the qualities that make one are. Then he says (my chest tightened, the prize slipping from my grasp…)

Ben: “Still, even a duck has to be taught to swim.”

Luke: “What’s a duck?”

Damn! Blast! Curses! There it goes, my prize. George got there first. Though to my credit, my version is far sillier – and meaningless. See it here >