Importance of Being Idle: A Little Book of Lazy Inspiration Paperback – Download: Adobe Reader, October 1, 2001

The Importance of Being Idle has the type of wisdom our generation can learn from. And they have. Noel Gallagher penned a song by the same name that went #1 in the U.K. during August of 2005, showing that not only are there a lot of Oasis fans, but a lot of people who can relate to the words. Noel's song was based on the book, which he no doubt read and appreciated as well. "I'll be fine as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine."

Full of quotes by people like Mark Twain, Bertrand Russell, Charles Dickens and Samuel Johnson (who particularly liked to loaf, it seems), this book will eliminate any guilt about being lazy or wasting time, actually revealing idleness as the source of civilisation and inspiration.It isn't all quotes, there are potted histories of famous loafers and amusing illustrations throughout. A real gem to curl up with in bed or your favourite armchair.

It's a little biased! but a lot of interesting quotes. Worth a read.

i just love this book! it is full of fabulous little quotes and ditties, by a wide range of authors. it reminds us that work isnt everything, and that being idle is a bit of an art!

I have sent a number of copies to friends who need it!!

Great quotes about loafing about through life.Comes in handy when procrastinating.