The Meaning of Liff
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The Meaning of Liff is a humorous dictionary of toponymy and etymology, written by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, published in the United Kingdom in 1983 and the United States in 1984.
The original 1983 UK cover of the book, with sticker.
1984 US edition
1990 US edition
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, also known simply as The Meaning of Life, is a 1983 British musical sketch comedy film written and performed by the Monty Python troupe, directed by Terry Jones. Th
The Meaning of Liff
…time for the Christmas market. It was a commercial success for Pan Books. The title of the book was chosen to be very similar to Monty Python's film The Meaning of Life that was being produced at the same time, after Douglas Adams called Terry Jones to ask if it would be OK. Adams's idea was that the potential confusion…
Theatrical release poster
The grounds of Cartwright Hall in Bradford (pictured) was used as a location for the dancing nurses singing "Every Sperm Is Sacred".