[lonely-swordfish]

How to Leave the Planet

1. Phone NASA. Their phone number is [phone]. Explain that it is very important that you get away as soon as possible.
2. If they do not cooperate, phone any friend you may have in the White House - [phone] - to have a word on your behalf with the guys at NASA.
3. If you don't have any friends at the White House, phone the Kremlin (ask the oversees operator for 0107-095-295-9051). They don't have any friends there either (at least no one to speak of), but they do seem to have a little influence, so you may as well try.
4. If that also fails, phone the Pope for guidance. His telephone number is 011-39-6-6982, and I gather his switchboard is infallible.
5. If all these attempts fail, flag down a passing flying saucer and explain that its vitally important that you get away before your phone bill arrives.

in The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams