Famous Last Words, Fond Farewells, Deathbed Diatribes, and Exclamations Upon Expiration

Name: Famous Last Words, Fond Farewells, Deathbed Diatribes, and Exclamations Upon Expiration
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SKU: 9780761126096
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By Ray Robinson

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Famous Last Words, Fond Farewells, Deathbed Diatribes, and Exclamations Upon Expiration by Ray Robinson is a lively collection of notable final words from a diverse array of figures, including writers, philosophers, athletes, monarchs, movie stars, and politicians. Each entry reveals the person's character and state of mind at life's end, ranging from humorous farewells to profound reflections, accompanied by mini-biographies and the context of their passing.
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This book will appeal to readers who enjoy humour, history, and insight into human nature through witty and poignant final utterances. It suits those fascinated by famous personalities and their legacies, offering both entertainment and contemplation.

This collection of the notable last recorded words of the dying include those of writers, philosophers, athletes, gangsters, kings, queens, movie stars and politicians in all sorts of moods and states of preparedness.

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"Don’t let it end like this. Tell them I said something." — Pancho Villa

"Drink to me!" — Pablo Picasso

A collection of notable last recorded words of the dying, Famous Last Words is bursting with life, hope, wisdom, and often laughter. Here are writers, philosophers, athletes, kings and queens, movie stars, politicians, and more, in all sorts of moods and states of preparedness. Some merely want to say goodbye to loved ones, others want to create a legacy. Ultimately, every one of these parting statements is a reflection of the person behind it.

Each is accompanied by a mini-biography of the speaker, including the context of death, from the golf course ("That was a great game of golf, fellers." — Bing Crosby) to a favourite armchair ("Go on, get out. Last words are for fools who haven't said enough." — Karl Marx).

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780761126096

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Adult

Illustration: 3-1-2 x 6

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 94.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Ray Robinson is a former magazine editor, journalist, and author of many books, including Iron Horse: Lou Gehrig and His Times; and Yankee Stadium: 75 Years of Drama, Glamour, and Glory. He lives in New York City with his wife, Phyllis, and his Norwich Terrier, Penelope