life is tedious

Vladimir:

That passed the time.

Estragon:

It would have passed in any case.

Vladimir:

Yes, but not so rapidly.

Samuel Beckett [1906-1989], Waiting for Godot [1953] which is recognized as the most important English language play of the 20th Century.

Guinea Pigs

Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot performed by guinea pigs here.