"I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer"
- Dave Barry
About this Quote
This quote by Dave Barry is a funny method of saying that he is not the only person who invests a lot of time playing with their computer. He is suggesting that there are lots of people who utilize their computers for the same purpose. This quote is an easy going method of satirizing the amount of time individuals spend on their computers. It is also a pointer that technology can be an excellent tool, but it can also be a distraction from more crucial jobs. By utilizing humor, Barry is suggesting that people should be mindful of how much time they spend on their computer systems and utilize it wisely.
This quote is written / told by Dave Barry somewhere between July 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Author from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Computers. The author also have 67 other quotes.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants"
"I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.'"
"I am severely distracted these days. It's hard to sit in front of the computer, uploading bad music for hours, when you have a wonderful boyfriend who treats you like a Goddess"
"The wars of the future will be fought by computer technicians and by lawyers and high-altitude specialists, and that may mean war will be increasingly abstract, hard to think about and hard to control"