The Importance of Staying Informed

In my role as Gorbul Ambassador, I am constantly being asked my opinion on things.  It is therefore vital that I keep abreast of what is happening not only in this galaxy, but also in neighboring galaxies as well. Needless to say, I read a lot.  Because I read so many publications, I am unable to name any specific one as my favorite. However, I have developed a reading technique that I would like to share with you:

• I feel it is important to read the first sentence of an article as that tells you what the article is going to be about.

• I feel it is important to read the last sentence of the article because that tells you what the article WAS about.

• The middle part takes too much time to read. Besides, why be burdened with too many facts and justifications that are incredibly boring and impossible to remember?

I hope my advice has helped you become as informed as I am.

Comments

[General Grunch – Imperial Commander of Muvin Armies]

Ambassador Grizzlob, can you name a single publication that you really read? Just ONE?

[Ambassador Grizzlob]

What a ridiculous comment, General Grunch - and one that I might add is fairly typical of muvins. I have made myself perfectly clear. I read lots of things. All the time. In fact, I am always reading. That's how I stay informed.

[Laura Fairweather – The All Christians, All Saints, Inter-Species, Inter-Galactic Church]

I feel I must contribute to this conversation. Knowledge is not just contained in books and news articles. Rather, knowledge is universal and all around us -- in the beauty of the trees and stars. I am sure the ambasador senses the greater picture rather than the single pixel.

[General Grunch – Imperial Commander of Muvin Armies]

I think I may vomit!

[Theodore Alcott – Chief Librarian, Peabody Galactic Library]

My dear Ms. Fairweather,
You may call yourself a missionary, but I believe you have the heart of a poet. Now, about that cup of tea...