The consolations of matrimony

This pearl of wisdom may or may not have come from a friend of mine who may or may not have tied the knot just last week:

"I'd recommend marriage. The wife's family pays for it all, and loads of people give big cash donations. My (/our) bank balance is looking very healthy now. Then you get a wife to look after you while you write whatever books you want. It's excellent value for money."

(Congratulations Bjorn. Sounds like you done good, old bean.)