The Little Black Book of Birthday Wisdom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798990013377)

The Little Black Book of Birthday Wisdom is the complete handbook of birthday wisdom, past and present. This leisurely read contains a huge collection of amusing quotes from Jerry Seinfeld, Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey, Sylvestor Stallone, Mark Twain, George Burns, Betty White, and many more. It is intended for anyone celebrating their annual trip around the sun.

For those contemplating their next birthday, aging, and what it all means, herein you will find a treasure trove of entertaining and educational quotes from some of history's greatest thinkers. It was written by award-winning author, Mike Kowis, Esq.

Chapters include:

Introduction

Famous Sayings

Wisecracks

Toasts

Candles & Cake

Gifts

Milestones

Fountain of Youth

Long in the Tooth

Lifecycle

Fragapanophobia (Fear of Birthdays)

Religious Teachings

Miscellaneous

Conclusion

Words from well-known humorists, politicians, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, comedians, celebrities, and the Bible make up this diverse assortment of 501 memorable, bite-sized quotations about birthdays.

"There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why." - William Barclay

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw

"Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." - Mark Twain

"You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake." - Bob Hope

"The best way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once." - E. Joseph Cossman