This book has taught me more about life than Druzzt Berloa's "17 Ways to have a ridiculous amount of fun in the Universe" (purchased in a little shop on Eroticon VI - 12 of them do not work, by the way). Sometimes I catch myself answering some of the more unnecessary questions I come across day by day by just saying "42" and enjoying the puzzled expression on people's faces. I've not come as far as to keep a towel close at hand at all times, but this book definitely had an impact on my life. Almost everyday I come across situations did remind me of the "Guide" or make me wish a Vogon would take care of the person I'm dealing with. I've read the German edition of the trilogy about 10 times, but now, after going through the original edition in about 2 days, I Realized That I've been missing a whole lot of fun. Even though the German translation is funny enough to make me stop reading from time to time Because I'm laughing so hard, it can not keep up with the English version. Even "Mostly harmless" That I thought what the weakest part of the series, which stunningly funny in the original. This is a must-have edition for all froods.