8/10/12 Quote of the Day- Friday Edition!

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Finally, Friday is here. We can head to the beach, throw a party, or spend the weekend in bed marathoning some show on Netflix we used to love. Another reason why this is the best day of the week:

"If you must have motivation, think of your paycheck on Friday"
- Noel Coward

Amen!

More about the effervescent and fabulous English playwright:

Click to listen to a performance of "I've Been to a Marvelous Party"

A slide show tribute to "Mad Dogs and Englishmen"


Happy Friday!

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