Stage and ScreenOriginal artwork, not a still
Douglas Adams
Stage and Screen
- Born
- 1952
- Died
- 2001
- Known as
- playwright, screenwriter
- Known for
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dirk Gently series, The Private Life of Genghis Khan
Source not on record
Attributed
"Zaphod! Wake up!"
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A shouted command for Zaphod to wake up.
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