And I Quote : The Definitive Collection of Quotes, Sayings, and Jokes for the Contemporary Speechmaker

A good quote can make a world of difference when you want to deliver a powerful speech or write a persuasive paper. But finding the right quote for the right audience has never been easy-until now.

And I Quote is a remarkable compilation and indispensable reference book that proves a quote doesn't have to be ancient to be classic. From the time-honored to the newly minted, these are wise and witty words that can be used for any occasion, from sales training seminars ("When you've stopped talking, you've lost your customer." --Estee Lauder) to award dinners ("I don't deserve this, but then I've got arthritis, and I don't deserve that either." --Jack Benny).

Arranged in a unique and simple format, And I Quote will prove to be one book no successful writer or speechmaker will want to do without.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there," said Will Rogers; And I Quote will keep you moving in the right direction.

The coauthor of more than a dozen books, William R. Evans III has worked in advertising, marketing, and sales promotion, and is currently writing for young adults. Ashton Applewhite has been a literary agent and book editor; she is now a freelance editor at work on a family memoir. Andrew Frothingham became a writer after earning two Harvard degrees and surviving careers in advertising, real estate, carpentry, research, and education. He has both given and written speeches on subjects ranging from fashion to computers.