Heh! No. 1 was what made me really *really* want to do a radio adaptation of that story, just to deliver that line the way I heard it in my head. I've had the sound effects sequence all worked out for that bit too (and have done since school sixth form).

Only trouble is... the rest of the story, which is quite talky (IIRC), and the rest of the characters. I didn't know enough decent actors to cover them, and (perfectionist that I am) I didn't want to just use anybody who'd be up for it, and take the risk of it turning out dreadful.

Maybe I should dust that project off sometime...