When I was six years old, I fell in love with magic. For Christmas, I got a magic box and a very old book on card manipulation. Somehow, I was more interested in pure manipulation than in all the silly little tricks in the box. Philippe Petit bookboxcard share on social
I make personal appearances around the country. I'm starting a book tour now, and I may be coming to Toronto with the Learning Annex, which I'm doing all through the United States, so that may come up just before Christmas. Burt Ward annexappearancebook share on social
I don't care why they love me, as long as they love me. I think people respect me because they feel like - I'm kind of like Christmas. I come back every year. You can't get rid of me. I just keep coming back. David Hasselhoff backcarechristmas share on social
When it comes to referring to Dickens's life, performing plays with your nine children for friends and family during Christmas is Dickensian. Matthew Pearl childchristmasdicken Change image and share on social
One of my favorite movies of all time is 'It's A Wonderful Life,' which is a pretty interesting choice for a seasonal Christmas favorite, because it's about a guy who wants to commit suicide and is presented with reasons not to. Frank Darabont choicechristmascommit share on social
I wrapped my Christmas presents early this year, but I used the wrong paper. See, the paper I used said 'Happy Birthday' on it. I didn't want to waste it so I just wrote 'Jesus' on it. Demetri Martin birthdaychristmasearly Change image and share on social
Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not celebrate Christmas can't help but be caught up in the collective spirit of their neighbors, as twinkling lights dot the landscape and carols fill the air. It's an inspiring time of the year. Marlo Thomas aircarolcatch share on social
Always be prepared if someone asks you what you want for Christmas. Give brand names, the store that sells the merchandise, and, if possible, exact model numbers so they can't go wrong. Be the type who's impossible to buy for, so they have to get what you want. John Waters askbrandbuy share on social
We never really had any kind of a Christmas. This is one part where my memory fails me completely. Frank McCourt christmascompletelyfail Change image and share on social
Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip. Gary Allan naughtysantasave Change image and share on social