In the days when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and th… - Alan Coren

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In the days when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened, I know one boy who won't be sweating. I intend to raise my coffin-lid briskly, throw a few things into an overnight bag, and, whistling something appropriate, prepare to meet my Maker.

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About Alan Coren

Alan Coren (27 June 1938 – 18 October 2007) was an English humorist, journalist and broadcaster. He was for many years a frequent contributor to Punch, which he edited from 1977 to 1987. He regularly appeared on The News Quiz and Call My Bluff, and had a column in The Times. His children are Giles Coren and Victoria Coren.

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