This one was "written" by Larry King and, basically, it was a collection of epitaphs written by celebrities and other famous figures for their own "funerals." The point was to get these people to reveal what they hoped they would be remembered for. Some of them were funny, some of them poignant, others long-winded and arrogant.
I actually expected more from this book, but it was a.) short, b.) fast-paced, c.) sometimes interesting, and d.) it accomplished its purpose: the celebrities really did reveal what they wanted people to remember about them.
Favorite Quotes:
Michael Ian Black: "And so it is with heavy heart that we bid Michael adieu. His taste in music may have been terrible, but his choice of wardrobe was worse."
Bobby Knight: "When my time on earth is done/ And I have breathed my last/ I want they bury me upside down/ So my critics can kiss my ass."
Donald Trump: "A man of great vision, who fulfilled many of his dreams, loved his family and was loyal to his friends."
Currently Reading:
Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious, by Gerd Gigerenzer
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