Wisdom & Wack for the Graduate
compiled by Kate BarthIllustrations by Neil Shapiro
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FINALIST FOR FOREWORD MAGAZINE’S BEST HUMOR BOOK OF 2007
Each commencement season has its pearls of wit and weirdness. Here, in handy hard-cover form, are true gems of guidance for the new graduate.
Neil Shapiro’s brilliant and hilarious illustrations guarantee that the new high school or college grad will absolutely take notice—and thank the book giver for this wickedly, wonderful gift.
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"I note that you are dressed in black. Why all the gloom?" —Richard H. Brodhead Dean of Yale College Yale University, May 23, 2004 |
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| "So, what's it like in the real world? Well, the food is better, but beyond that, I don't recommend it." —Bill Watterson Creator of Calvin and Hobbes Kenyon College, May 20, 1990 |
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"Wear comfortable shoes. You never know when you may have to run for your life." —Callie Khouri Scriptwriter, Thelma & Louise Sweet Briar College, May 22, 1994 |
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| "There's no guarantee you will ever again spend each day surrounded by so many intelligent people." —Samuel L. Jackson Actor Vassar College, May 23, 2004 |
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"Everyone has a weird roommate. If you don't have a weird roommate, then you're the weird roommate." —Conan O'Brien T.V. Talk Show Host Stuyvesant High School, June 26, 2006 |
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| "Laugh as much as you can. Never take youself too seriously." —George J. Tenet C.I.A. Director Texas A&M, May 14, 2004 |
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