What a great quote, (and I can't see who wrote it because I'm not on quick reply!!) But it is a wonderful description of the English language, which pays for its enthusiasm in stealing vocab by having a huge number of inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation. Really it is almost the case that the rules are defined by the exceptions.

The Curiosity rover is sending some amazing pictures already-- imagine what i will be like when it really gets going. And I was surprised at the clarity of the photos of the rover on Mars. I had not realised that it would be possible to see that!