Standard Birthday
Messages in the
Bill Good Marketing System®
A Compact Presentation
for Compliance and Other Review
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Female Birthday Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Male Birthday Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Female Birthday Letters
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Birthday Letters
Birthday-Female-Age 00 Newborn-Welcome you into the world.one
“Welcome, «Salutation»! I would like to be the first to welcome you into the world, and wish you a very
happy birthday.”
Welcome, «Salutation»! I would like to be among the first to welcome you into the world, and wish you
a very happy birthday.
May your days be filled with the joys of love and life from this day forward. And may you touch the lives
of others as you have filled the lives of your parents.
Birthday Letters
Birthday-Female-Age 01-Wish to A Very Special Girl.one
Happy Birthday to a very special little girl on her first birthday. Birthday Graphics.
[Fancy font throughout:]
Birthday Letters
Happy Birthday
To a very special little girl
on her first birthday.
[Graphic of cake, presents, and balloons]
May all your dreams come true!
Birthday-Female-Age 02-May all your wishes come true.one
Text box with special font treatment (Italic, Outline, AND Shadow) of “May all of your birthday wishes
come true on this very special day, «Salutation»!” plus clip-art.
[At left in fancy font:] May all of your birthday wishes come true on this very special day, «Salutation»!
[At right, graphic of stylized birthday present w/ caption “Happy 2nd Birthday!”]
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Birthday-Female-Age 03-Young girls fairy tale.one
“Once upon a time, not so very long ago,” «Salutation» was born. Joyous celebration for a girl who’s
brought so much love to parents’ lives. Some WordArt text.
[Graphic of open book. On left-hand “page” of graphic, “Once Upon a Time . . .” in fancy font. Rest of
page reads:]
. . . not so very long ago, «Salutation» was born.
«Salutation» made her parents very happy with her smiles and her sweetness. She was everything that
they had ever wanted in a little girl.
With each year, she grew bigger and stronger. As the days flew by, she smiled and she laughed and
[Right-hand page begins:]
she brought pleasure to everyone around her.
Then one day, a joyous celebration was held to honor this very special girl who has brought so much love
to her parents’ lives.
And this story was written to wish her a very special, very happy birthday!
[Page ends with “The End” in same fancy font.]
Birthday-Female-Age 04-Hope It’s Full of Nice Surprises.one
Birthday Letters
Balloons & Streamers Graphic. It’s your Birthday, hope it’s full of nice surprises.
[Fancy font throughout:]
It’s your Birthday!
Hope it’s full of nice surprises.
[Graphic of balloons and confetti]
Happy 4th Birthday.
Birthday-Female-Age 05-Today You’re the Star.one
Birthday Letters
Star Graphic. It’s your birthday. And today you’re the star.
[Fancy font throughout:]
Birthday Letters
It’s your birthday.
And today you’re the star.
[Graphic of grinning shooting-star]
Happy 5th Birthday!
Birthday-Female-Age 06-Today Is A Day To Celebrate.one
Teddy Bear Graphic. Today is a day to celebrate. It’s your birthday.
[Fancy font throughout:]
Today is a day to celebrate.
It’s your birthday!
[Graphic of teddy bear w/ party hat, presents, and confetti streamers]
Have a Happy 6th Birthday.
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Birthday-Female-Age 07-Queen for a day.one
“Queen for the Day!” WordArt.
[Fancy font:]
Important Birthday Announcement!!!
This letter is to announce to everyone that «AddressName» is Queen for the Day! «Salutation» is
entitled to be thoroughly spoiled, pampered, and loved for the rest of this day. This includes being able to
choose what to watch on TV, where to sit in the car, what to eat for dinner, and when she gets to OPEN
THE PRESENTS!!!
Anyone who disputes this claim will be sent to the Birthday Board of Directors, who will promptly stamp
“No Dessert” on their meal card.
Have a great birthday, «Salutation»!! It’s your special day and may all of your birthday wishes come
true!
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Birthday-Female-Age 08-Balloons and birthday cake.one
Multi-color “May your birthday be filled with balloons and birthday cake! And lots of presents, too!”
Grayed graphic of cake and balloons on pedestal with “Happy Birthday, «Salutation»” written on it (in
darker gray).
[Complete, accurate description given in heading above.]
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Birthday-Female-Age 09-I got a little note today.one
RR got little note from little birdy, and wrote pretty little verse.
[Graphic of quilt border enclosing:]
I got a little note from a little birdy today. It was short and sweet, just “«Salutation» is having a
birthday!”
So I sat down and wrote you this:
Close your eyes, count to ten,
Make a wish and count again.
Then throw your hands up in the air
And spin around without a care!
Have a very, very happy birthday, and may every one of your birthday wishes really come true!
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Birthday-Female-Age 10-A picture riddle for your birthday.one
Picture [clip-art] riddle: “What do you get when put a [calendar] with a [cake w/candles] and you add
some [balloons] and lots of [presents] and maybe a few [party hats]?” Answer in upside-down WordArt:
“You get a wish for a very happy birthday!”
Here’s a picture riddle for your birthday:
What do you get when you put a [graphic of a calendar] with a [graphic of a cake w/ candles] and you add
some [graphic of balloons] and lots of [graphic of presents] and maybe a few [graphic of party hats]?
[Upside-down WordArt:] You get a wish for a very happy birthday!
Enjoy your day! I hope it’s a great one!
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Birthday-Female-Age 11-Greatest Birthday Ever.one
I hope your birthday is as fun as a big parade, as yummy as cotton candy. Special effect letters.
[Arched WordArt:]
Happy, Happy Birthday!!
I hope your birthday is [WordArt:] as Yummy as Cotton Candy!
[WordArt:] As Fun as a Big Parade [WordArt:] and as Special as You Are!
Have the best birthday ever!! [WordArt:] Enjoy!
Birthday Letters
Birthday-Female-Age 12-On your Birthday.one
“On your birthday.” Graphic of a cake and candles.
[Fancy font:]
[Fancy font:]
Birthday Letters
ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
Happy moments, warm and bright,
Hoped for plans that work out right
Favorite dreams that all come true
Are being wished today for you.
[Graphic of stylized cake
and candles at right]
Have a great birthday!!
Birthday-Female-Age 13-Couldn’t miss the chance.one
“A special birthday wish for you!”
[Fancy font:]
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISH FOR YOU!
Just couldn’t miss the chance to say,
“Hope you have a happy day.”
[Fancy font:]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Birthday-Female-Age 14-May the ocean rise to meet you.one
For a summery birthday by a swimmable ocean: “May the ocean rise to meet you. And carry you on
your way. May the sun shine down upon you. And brighten your happy day!” etc., in italic AND outline.
Clip-art frieze of kid’s beach items across bottom.
[Fancy font throughout:]
May the ocean rise to meet you
And carry you on your way.
May the sun shine down upon you
And brighten your happy day!
I wish you
a very happy birthday today
and many more to come!
[Graphic at bottom of beach ball, shovel-&-pail, and sandcastle, repeated]
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Birthday-Female-Age 15-Just a little phrase.one
Just a little verse for your birthday today. Balloons and party streamers graphic.
[Fancy font throughout:]
Just a little verse
For your birthday today.
May happiness guide you
As you go on your way.
[Graphic of balloons and party streamers at right]
May your days be bright
And your life be full.
May your birthday be great
And not at all dull.
Have a really great birthday!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 16-Secret of multiplication.one
Birthday letter with enclosure of a dollar bill.
The day you were born is a very special day. I hope your birthday wishes come true. My wish for you is
a super fun day filled with memories and happy surprises.
The enclosed $1 bill is one surprise I have for you. If you could make this money multiply into $1,000 or
more, would you? It is important to save and invest money as early as possible. This is the secret of
multiplication.
Good luck with your $1. You can spend it now or invest it in your future. Have a great birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 17-In the coming years.one
“In the coming years, I hope for you. All happiness and dreams come true. May your days be long, but
sorrows swift. May all your life be a pleasant gift.” Graphic border of birthday party. NO letterhead;
substitute in text.
[Graphic border of balloons, musical notes, cork-popping bottle, glasses, confetti, etc.]
A Birthday Wish
In the coming years, I hope for you
All happiness and dreams come true.
May your days be long, but sorrows swift
May all your life be a pleasant gift.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 18-Hope is the thing with feathers.one
Poem by Emily Dickinson: “Hope is the thing with feathers. That perches in the soul. And sings the tune
without the words. And never stops at all, . . .” From RR: “As you embark upon your voyage into
adulthood, never lose sight of your goals.”
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I’ve heard it in the chillest land
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
—Emily Dickinson (1830–86)
As you embark upon your voyage into adulthood, never lose sight of your goals. Keep them firmly in
mind, and always strive to reach them.
I wish you a very Happy 18th Birthday! And many more to come!
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Birthday-Female-Age 19-3 wishes.one
“This morning I rubbed my computer and it granted me three wishes.”
This morning I rubbed my computer and it granted me 3 wishes—and the first wish I made for you was to
have a [fancy font] Really Happy Birthday.
Then I asked it to give me a gazillion dollars plus a chain of islands in the Caribbean. I’m still waiting for
my second and third wishes . . .
In the meantime, «Salutation», I hope your birthday is a special day for you.
[Fancy font:]
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 20-Life is only a canvas-Pic1.one
Life is only a canvas. It’s up to you to paint it well. Graphic–artist & canvas.
[Graphic of artist & canvas at left]
Life is only a canvas.
It’s up to you to paint it well.
—Anonymous
In the coming year, I hope that you find all the colors you need to paint your life’s canvas.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 21-Dreams.one
May all your dreams come true
[Fancy fonts throughout:] There are powers inside of you, which, if you could
discover and use, would make of you everything you ever
dreamed or imagined you could become.
—Orison Swett Marden
[WordArt:]
Happy 21st Birthday
May all your dreams come true!
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Birthday-Female-Age 22-There was a magical thing.one
There was a magical thing that happened years ago. Star graphics and text art
[Graphic of wreath of stars behind entire text]
There was a magical thing that happened on «Birthday», years ago: The stars aligned, and the heavens
agreed, and you were brought forth to grace this world with your kindness of spirit and your generosity of
heart. I wish you a very happy birthday, and many more to come!
[Large WordArt:]
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 23-Flowers bloom in winter.one
Anonymous verse: “May the flowers bloom in winter,/May the sun shine all year round,/May your days
be bright and happy/From the joy that you have found.”
May the flowers bloom in winter,
May the sun shine all year round,
May your days be bright and happy
From the joy that you have found.
—Anonymous
I hope that your birthday is really special, and I wish you many more to come!
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Birthday-Female-Age 24-Fresh picked wish.one
Just for you, a fresh picked birthday wish.
Just for you, «Salutation», a fresh-picked birthday wish:
[Fancy font w/ flowers:]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Whatever you have planned, have a wonderful time. I hope this special day is full of the happiness you
deserve.
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Birthday-Female-Age 25-Life is a series of near misses.one
Quote from Howard Schultz, owner of Starbucks® Coffee: “I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot
of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all.” From RR: “May your life go according to all your plans.”
I believe life is a series of near misses.
A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all.
It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future.
It’s seeing what other people don’t see
and pursuing that vision.
—Howard Schultz, owner of Starbucks® Coffee
I wish you a very happy 25th birthday! May your life go according to all your plans.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 26-Silly little ditty.one
Here’s a silly little ditty that I think is sort of pretty . . .
Here’s a silly little ditty
That I think is sort of pretty!
This morning as the sun arose
A little bird stretched out his toes.
He winged his message far and wide:
“Happy Birthday!” he loudly cried.
I heard him shout as I awoke.
I saw him there, and to me he spoke—
Very quietly, to sleepy old me:
“It’s «Salutation»’s birthday, you see!”
So I leaped out of bed and picked up the phone
And I dialed your number, but no one was home.
That’s why I’ve sent you this piece of mail
With a wish that I hope is not too stale:
“Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!”
Have a great day! I hope that you have a fabulous birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 27-The way you spend your day.one
The way you spend your birthday is strictly up to you, but I hope that it’s a happy one no matter what you
do.
[WordArt at right] HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The way you spend your birthday is strictly up to you,
But I hope that it’s a happy one
No matter what you do.
Make it the greatest ever!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 28-Computer prints list of good qualities.one
Humor & praise: “I asked my computer to print out a list of all your good qualities. If it ever stops
printing, I’ll send you the list! . . . I appreciate knowing people like you.” With WordArt “Happy
Birthday” (paperclips).
For your birthday, I asked my computer to print out a list of all your good qualities.
If it ever stops printing, I’ll send you the list! In the meantime, I’ll just say how much I appreciate
knowing people like you.
[WordArt:]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
I hope «Birthday» is a very special day for you!
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Birthday-Female-Age 29-Strange urge to write.one
“I’ve had this strange urge to write you a letter lately.” Humorous.
I’ve had this strange urge to write you a letter lately. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!) I have no
pertinent information to share with you at this time. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!) To be quite
honest with you, «Salutation», I have no idea why I am sending you this letter. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Dear «Salutation»!) I would like to say that it is a pleasure knowing someone like you, and if I can ever
be of service please don’t hesitate to call. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!)
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Birthday-Female-Age 30-The future belongs to those who believe.one
Quote from Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
From RR: “May the future be yours, and yours alone, to share with others and to keep for yourself. May
your dreams come true in the coming years!”
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962)
Here’s a wish for your 30th birthday:
May the future be yours, and yours alone, to share with others and to keep for yourself. May your dreams
come true in the coming years!
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 31-Recommended birthday investments.one
Graphics of noisemakers, confetti, fireworks, and birthday cake. Recommended investments for your
birthday.
The following are recommended investments for your birthday.
[Graphic of noisemakers and confetti at left]
I encourage buying and holding some noisemakers, to
annoy your co-workers and neighbors. You may
wish to diversify with silly party hats, so as to also
annoy your guests.
Purchase several thousand pieces of confetti and a few
dozen balloons. You should definitely diversify as to
shape and color of both investment types.
[Graphic of balloons and confetti at right]
[Graphic of fireworks at left]
If legal in your jurisdiction, fireworks add “bang”!
The downside is increased risk of interaction with
government watchdogs, such as the fire department.
By federal law, all birthday portfolios include birthday
cake. Decorate with candles—depending on your
tolerance for risk, use up to your age in years!
[Graphic of birthday cake at right]
Invest some time in a great birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 32-So many things to do each day.one
“There is so much going on in the world of great concern, that often we do not stop and think about what
is really important to us.”
There are so many things to do each day. There is so much going on in the world of great concern, that
often we do not stop and think about what is really important to us.
However, there’s one day of the year I will always set aside time . . .
To wish you a Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a great day, «Salutation»!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 33-Have your cake and eat it too.one
“. . . have your cake and eat it too!” Graphic of a cake, WordArt “Have a Happy Birthday!”
«Salutation», it’s your big day!!!
So it’s OK, go ahead . . .
[Graphic of a birthday cake]
. . . have your cake and eat it too!
[WordArt:]
Birthday Letters
Have a Happy Birthday!
Birthday-Female-Age 34-I wanted to make this cake.one
Humorous. Couldn’t make glorious cake because of kitchen accident. “P.S. All right, if you must
know:” “P.P.S. JUST KIDDING!”
For your birthday, I wanted to personally bake you a delicious birthday cake in your favorite flavor. My
grandmother gave my mother a terrific recipe that she passed on to me. This cake is the ultimate—moist,
full-flavored, great frosting. It’s always been my favorite, too.
Well, as I was saying, I wanted to make this scrumptious cake for your birthday. Unfortunately, I had a
bit of an accident in the kitchen . . . just one of those run-of-the mill, everyday, garden-variety kitchen
accidents.
So as an alternative, I’ll simply wish you a very happy birthday! I hope you have a good celebration.
P.S. All right, if you must know: While I was licking the beaters on my mixer, my thumb accidentally hit
the ON button and . . . well, anyway, I’m okay now!
P.P.S. JUST KIDDING! But not about this: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, «SALUTATION»!
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Birthday-Female-Age 35-Bill of rights.one
Birthday Bill of Rights.
[1789-style font:]
Your Birthday
BILL OF RIGHTS
1. You have the right to be the life of the party.
2. You have the right to party alone or with someone special.
3. You have the right to speak out about birthdays.
4. You have the right to take the Fifth Amendment when someone asks your age.
5. You have the right to return birthday gifts without informing the sender.
6. You have the right to pursue happiness and have your happiest birthday ever!
[Same special font:]
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 36-We tried but we failed.one
RR couldn’t get a singer, so will just put the Happy Birthday song down on paper. WordArt musical
notes; the one on 2nd line looks short-stemmed on screen but prints fine.
I tried, but I failed.
Kenny Rogers had a previous engagement.
Celine Dion was busy too!
So I decided to tape myself singing it. But when I played it back, I didn’t exactly sound like Celine Dion
or Kenny Rogers.
That’s when I decided to just put it on paper:
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to yoo-oo-ou!
Happy Birthday, dear «Salutation»!!
Happy Birthday to you!!!
.
All kidding aside: I do hope that «Birthday» is a very special day for you!
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Birthday-Female-Age 37-Computers ideal present.one
“For your birthday, I asked my computer . . . ideal present for you. . . . Its first idea was chocolate; but I
figured you were sweet enough. . . . the best . . . would be the wonderful time you will spend with your
friends and loved ones.”
For your birthday, I asked my computer what would be the ideal present for you.
It came up with a few ideas.
Its first idea was chocolate; but I figured you were sweet enough.
Its second idea was to send you a case of champagne; but I think you have a bubbly personality already.
The computer’s third idea was a shopping spree at Neiman Marcus; but you already have plenty of style.
Actually, «Salutation», I guess the best present you could receive would be the wonderful time you will
spend with your friends and loved ones. I hope it’s a very special day for you!
[WordArt:]
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 38-Rum cake recipe.one
Birthday rum cake recipe. Humorous.
Let me begin by wishing you a very Happy Birthday.
Please find on the enclosure a very special birthday cake recipe that has been handed down in my family
for generations. According to the family legends, my great-great-great-great grandmother, Brunhilda,
who was never very stable, created it.
I hope you enjoy it! [Page break]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUM CAKE
1 cup sugar
2 liters of rum
1 cup dried fruit
2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup of butter
2 large eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
lemon juice
2 cups walnuts
Before starting, sample rum to check the quality. Good, isn’t it?
Now proceed.
Select large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc. Check rum again. It must be just right. To be sure rum is
of proper quality, pour one level cup of rum into a glass and drink it as fast as you can.
Repeat.
With an electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large and fluffy bowl. Add one seaspoon of thugar and
beat again. Meanwhile, make sure rum is still all right. Try another cup. Open second liter if necessary.
Add eggs, 2 cups fried druit and heat until high. If druit gets stuck in the beaters, pry loose with a
drewscriber.
Sample rum again, checking for tonscisticity. Next, sift 3 cups of pepper or salt, (really doesn’t matter).
Sample rum again. Sift ½ pint of lemon juice. Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add 1
babblespoon of brown thugar or whatever color you can find.
Wix mell.
Grease oven. Turn cake pan 350 degrees. Pour mess into boven and ake.
Check rum again and go to bed.
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Birthday-Female-Age 39-29 again.one
“Everybody was surprised (to say the least) when I told them how old you’ll be on your next birthday. . . .
It was unanimous: 29 looks really good, for the 10th year or so in a row.” Very fancy typography, but
NO WordArt.
Everybody was surprised (to say the least) when I told them how old you’ll be on your next birthday. I
mean, I got reactions like . . .
Oh, wow!
Hah!—I KNEW it.
YOU’RE KIDDING ME!!!
Yeah? . . . Do you believe it?
What can you say? It was unanimous:
29 looks really good, for the 10th year or so in a row.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 40-Another milestone. one
Birthday #40 is often referred to as “hitting another milestone.”
Birthday #40 is often referred to as “hitting another milestone.” Knowing today was a milestone for you,
but wanting to be more certain what “milestone” meant, I decided to look it up in my Merriam-Webster
Dictionary and here’s what I found:
Main Entry: mile·stone
Pronunciation:
Function: noun
Date: circa 1746
1 : a stone serving as a milepost
2 : a significant point in development
I really like that second definition. What a wonderful place to be—at a “significant point in
development.” I truly hope this birthday develops into a significant celebration! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Birthday-Female-Age 41-My birthday wish.one
“Just a note to wish you a Happy Birthday![<--centered, large] My birthday wish for you is good health,
love of your family, more wealth, and time to enjoy them all.”
Just a note to wish you a
Happy Birthday!
My birthday wish for you is good health, love of your family, more wealth, and time to enjoy them all.
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Birthday-Female-Age 42-Inspiring words.one
Inspiring words. Poem by Charlotte Bronte.
Oftentimes our actions are inspired by those around us. Our mothers often teach us to pay attention to the
classics and heed their words when applicable, or otherwise just enjoy them. So here are some inspiring
words from a classic writer to wish you a very happy birthday!
Yet Hope again elastic springs,
Unconquered, though she fell,
Still buoyant are her golden wings,
Still strong to bear us well.
—Charlotte Bronte
I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 43-Life has a way of surprising us.one
“May your birthday and the year ahead be filled with those special surprises...”
Sometimes life has a way of surprising us with a new opportunity, an especially rewarding day, or the
realization of a dream.
May your birthday and the year ahead be filled with those special surprises that show you again and again
just how good life can be.
Have a Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 44-What is one wish worth.one
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is one wish worth?
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what on earth is one wish worth? More than a penny for one’s
thoughts (at least I should hope). So what is one wish worth? I think that there is no price tag high
enough, no amount of money large enough, when you send a wish across the air from one person to
another.
So here is my wish to you.
Enjoy your birthday! May it be the best one to date!
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Birthday-Female-Age 45-If life is like a box of chocolates.one
If life is like a box of chocolates then birthdays must be the cream filling!
If life is like a box of chocolates then birthdays must be the cream filling—the extra special taste of
sweetness that makes the 5-pound box worth tasting every bite!
Enjoy your day, and all the cream filling that comes with it!
Have a Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 46-I just wanted to jot a little note.one
I just wanted to jot you off a little note to wish you a very happy birthday!
I just wanted to jot you off a little note to wish you a very happy birthday! I hope it is truly a phenomenal
occasion!
Have a great day, and enjoy yourself!
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Birthday-Female-Age 47-Looking For Something to Wish For.one
For your birthday, if you’re looking for something to wish for, I have a suggestion: TLC.
For your birthday, if you’re looking for something to wish for, I have a suggestion:
TLC
But whatever you decide to wish—and do—for your birthday, I hope it’s a special day for you.
Happy Birthday!
P.S. In case you’re wondering what you wished for, it’s what I occasionally wish for: Ten Less Candles.
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Birthday-Female-Age 48-Sending You A Gift Certificate.one
For your birthday I am sending you a special gift certificate.
For your birthday I am sending you a special gift certificate.
[Graphic of box displaying fancy-font text:] Gift Certificate
Issued to:
«Salutation»
Good for
The Best Birthday Ever
Whatever you decide to do for your birthday, I hope it’s a special day for you.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 49-Birthday Medal.one
Something wonderful has been done. Someone has done something extraordinary. Something tells me
this medal was for somebody but what the heck, it’s your birthday!
[Graphic of medal labeled “HB” at left]
Something magnificent has been done.
Someone has done something extraordinary.
Somewhere somebody has done something wonderful.
Somewhere, somehow, somebody did something great.
Somehow, something tells me that this medal
was for that somebody somewhere!
But what the heck—it’s YOUR birthday!
So here’s your Happy Birthday medal,
«Salutation»!
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Birthday-Female-Age 50-Woe to the man.one
Quote from Joseph Conrad’s Victory: “. . . woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to
hope, to love—and to put its trust in life!” From RR: “filled with love and hope, surrounded by family
and friends!”
“Ah, Davidson, woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young
to hope, to love—and to put its trust in life!”
—From Victory by Joseph Conrad (1857–1924)
th
May your 50 Birthday be filled with love and hope, surrounded by family and friends! Have a great day!
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Birthday-Female-Age 51-Glad our paths crossed.one
I am glad that our paths happened to cross over.
When you were a young girl and you dreamed of what your life would be like, did you ever imagine the
people you would meet, or the lives that you would touch?
And when you were a teenager, did you ever imagine you would make it this far?
Funny how life tends to change you as much as you change during your life. The friends you have made,
the friends you have yet to find, the people you have left behind, and the ones still on the path to where
you are going.
I, for one, am glad that our paths happened to cross. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday. And in
the years that follow, may more of your dreams come true and may life go just according to plan!
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Birthday-Female-Age 52-Hope.one
Quote from Vaclav Havel. Here is hoping you have a great birthday and a prosperous year!
Hope is a state of mind, not of the world.
Hope, in this deep and powerful sense,
is not the same as joy that things are going well,
or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success
but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.
—Vaclav Havel (1936–)
Here’s hoping you have a great birthday, and a prosperous year!
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Birthday-Female-Age 53-Better or worse.one
Quote from Calvin Coolidge. Business will be either better or worse.
Business will be either better or worse.
—Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)
Now there’s a quotation you could spend your entire birthday thinking about! But my advice is, don’t.
I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Birthday LettersBirthday-Female-Age 54-Person of the year award.one
The number 1 person of the year award. Graphic of a certificate.
[Graphic of scroll with seal and ribbon, reading in fancy font:]
The
Number-1
Person of the Year
Award
goes to you
for being
the best ever!!!
[Outside scroll:]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE IT IS A GREAT ONE!
Birthday-Female-Age 55-Have a moment to admire life.one
On your birthday, may you have a moment to admire the life that is around you.
On your birthday, may you have a moment to admire the life that is around you.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
—Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”
[Graphic at right of tall pines]
Here’s to many more years and many more miles to enjoy them.
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Birthday-Female-Age 56-Words of wisdom from poet.one
Words of wisdom from Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison (1672–1719) wrote of the heavens:
In Reason’s ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious voice,
For ever singing, as they shine,
“The Hand that made us is Divine.”
As planet Earth comes around again to your birthday, I hope it is truly wondrous!
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Birthday-Female-Age 57-Take time to look around.one
“Take the time to look around and enjoy the miracles that life has wrought.” “Breathe in the life, the
underlying growth, that pulses all around you.” Floral border, so NO letterhead; substitute in text.
[Inside border graphic of vine and flowers]
Take the time to look around and enjoy the miracles that life has wrought. Disregard the pressures of the
daily world, and relax! Take the day to reflect on the wonders before you, above you, at your feet.
Smell the air. Breathe in the life, the underlying growth that pulses all around you.
And most importantly, have a really great day! I hope that your birthday is as miraculous as the life
throughout our Earth!
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Birthday-Female-Age 58-Birthday full of the joys life provides.one
Quote from William Blake. I hope that your birthday is full of the joys that life provides.
He who bends to himself a Joy
Does the wingèd life destroy;
But he who kisses the Joy as it flies
Lives in Eternity’s sunrise.
—William Blake (1757–1827)
I hope that your birthday is full of the joys that life provides. I wish you happiness and long life this
birthday.
May all your wishes come true.
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Birthday-Female-Age 59-Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings.one
Tabernacle Choir letter
I’d like to hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing—
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, dear «Salutation»,
Happy Birthday to you!
But since I couldn’t get the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I’ll just have to say myself how much I appreciate
knowing you, and that I hope your birthday is a very special day for you.
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Birthday-Female-Age 60-Dreams are renewable.one
Quote from Rev. Dr. Dale Turner. “Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there
are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.”
Dreams are renewable.
No matter what our age or condition,
there are still untapped possibilities within us
and new beauty waiting to be born.
—Rev. Dr. Dale Turner
May your 60th birthday be filled with untapped possibilities for the future that is to come. Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 61-Celebrate.one
Getting older is the best time to celebrate. Contains graphic.
[Fancy font throughout:]
Getting older is the best time to celebrate!
[Graphic of party celebrants with noisemaker, confetti, present, cake]
So go out and party
And have the best birthday ever!!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 62-Each season of life.one
Headline is letter’s only decoration. “May each season of your life bring you reason for happiness.”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, «SALUTATION»!!!
It’s a pleasure for me to take a moment to wish you a Happy Birthday.
I am sending this special birthday greeting, «Salutation», to wish you all the best, for the best.
May each season of your life bring you reason for happiness.
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Birthday-Female-Age 63-It takes a special flower.one
Anonymous quote: “It takes a special flower to distinguish itself amidst a field of flowers. And it takes a
special person to be distinguished amidst the crowds.” Photo of a single flower in foreground, cropped
oval.
It takes a special flower to distinguish itself amidst a field of flowers. And it takes a special person to be
distinguished amidst the crowds. [Large graphic of flower at right]
—Anonymous
I am glad to have had the privilege of meeting you, and getting to know you.
I hope that your birthday this year is delightful and unique among all the rest, just as you are.
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Birthday-Female-Age 64-Birthday full of laughter and love.one
Quote from Alun Lewis. Birthday full of laughter and love.
He chooses best who does not choose
Time and all its lies;
Who makes the end and the beginning One
Within himself, grows wise.
—Alun Lewis (1915-1944)
I hope your birthday is full of laughter and love and wisdom.
May it be a great one!
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Birthday-Female-Age 65-Flowers are a gift.one
Temperate-zone seasons’ “gifts,” “Year-round, you are a gift to all of us who have known you . . .”
Abstract floral border (2 cropped pieces, so sides not distorted), NO letterhead; substitute in text.
[All inside abstract floral border:] Flowers are a gift from Spring for the world to enjoy.
Summer gives us plenty of heat, to make sure that we’ll appreciate Autumn’s gift: Changing leaves that
fall to Earth as the weather cools.
Winter brings snow—beautiful itself, and making Spring’s flowers more beautiful by contrast.
Year-round, you are a gift to all of those who know you, and to those you will one day meet.
May your birthday be the celebration you deserve. Enjoy your day!
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Birthday-Female-Age 66-If time is of the essence.one
If time is of the essence then life must be the force that drives it.
If time is of the essence,
then life must be the force that drives it.
—Anonymous
May this birthday’s driving force be filled with the joys of yesterday and the days yet to come.
Happy birthday! And I hope you have a wonderful day.
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“I probably won’t be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday . . .” Graphic behind text of lilac-colored
roses in two corners, pink background throughout.
[On graphic as stated above:]
I probably won’t be the first
to wish you a Happy Birthday
on your special day,
and I’m sure that I won’t be the last.
But regardless,
allow me to be among the many
who will hope for you
to have a great day!
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Birthday-Female-Age 68-Wish for a very happy birthday.one
I just wanted to send you a wish for a very happy birthday.
I just wanted to send you a wish for a very Happy Birthday! I hope your day is very special, and that you
are surrounded by the ones you love. And I hope your birthday wishes come true.
Thanks for being such a superb person!
Have a great birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 69-I wanted to be among the many.one
Happy Birthday Balloon Graphic. I wanted to be among the many to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
I wanted to be among the many to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
So:
[Graphic at right of balloons and streamers]
[Fancy font:] Have a very Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 70-A picture is worth a thousand words.one
All italics (easily changed to regular roman): “If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a wish
worth?” “. . . as magical as a winter rose.” Colored silhouette graphic of rose.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a wish worth?
My wish for you this year is to find the flowers that bloom in winter, a perfect summer’s morning, the
freshest breath of crisp spring air, and the beauty of an autumn day.
Simple wishes, I know—but my biggest wish for you is that your birthday be as wonderful as the changing
seasons, and as magical as a winter rose. Have a wonderful birthday!
[Graphic of silhouette red rose with black foliage at right]
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Birthday-Female-Age 71-Reflect on experiences.one
“At this time in our lives, we spend a lot of time reflecting back. . . . I want to let you know that knowing
you has given me a new experience to look back upon fondly.”
At this time in our lives, we spend a lot of time reflecting back on all those experiences that have made us
who we are and the people who have helped us along the way.
As your birthday approaches, I want to let you know that knowing you has given me a new experience to
look back upon fondly.
Have a very Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!
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Birthday-Female-Age 72-Quality.one
Quote from Vince Lombardi. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
The quality of a person’s life
is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence,
regardless of their chosen field or endeavor.
—Vince Lombardi (1913–70), coach, Green Bay Packers
My wish for you is a truly high-quality birthday! And knowing you, I’m pretty sure my wish will come
true.
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Birthday-Female-Age 73-Personality.one
Quote from Carl Gustav Jung regarding personality. Happy Birthday to a woman with a great
personality.
Personality is
the supreme realization
of the innate individuality
of a particular living being.
Personality is
an act of the greatest courage in the face of life,
the absolute affirmation of all that constitutes the individual,
and the most successful adaptation
to the universal conditions of existence
coupled with
the greatest possible freedom of personal decision.
—Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961)
Happy Birthday to you, «Salutation», a woman with a great personality!
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Birthday-Female-Age 74-The world is divided.one
Happy Birthday to one who belongs to the first class, but who definitely deserves more credit!
The world is divided
into people who do things and people who get the credit.
Try, if you can, to belong to the first class.
There’s far less competition.
—From a letter to his son by Dwight Morrow (1873–1933)
Happy Birthday to one who belongs to the first class, but who definitely deserves more credit!
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Birthday-Female-Age 75-Stop and smell the roses.one
Quote from Frank L. Stanton. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
This world that we’re a livin’ in
Is mighty hard to beat;
You get a thorn with ev’ry rose,
But ain’t the roses sweet!
—Frank L. Stanton (1857–1927)
Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!
[Small graphic of rose]
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On this special day,
[Another small graphic of rose]
don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
Birthday-Female-Age 76-Big Band Playing.one
Listen carefully and you can hear the Big Band playing softly - just around the corner...
Listen carefully & you can hear the Big Band playing softly . . . just around the corner . . .
Jeepers, creepers! Where’d you get those peepers?
Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get those eyes?
[Graphic of two extravagantly eyelashed eyes]
Gosh all get up, how’d they get so lit up?
Gosh all get up, where’d you get . . . all those birthday candles!?!
[Graphic of long row of birthday candles]
Happy Birthday! Jeepers, I hope it’s a great one!
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Birthday-Female-Age 77-Wonderfully Positve Birthday.one
Birthday Cake graphic. Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the birthday cake,
don’t mess with my ice cream!
You’ve got to ac – cen – tu – ate the positive! [Graphic at right of a birthday cake w/ candles]
E – lim – I – nate the negative!
Latch on to the birthday cake, and
Don’t you mess with my ice cream!!
[Fancy font:] Have a wonderfully positive Birthday!!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 78-Kick your heels up.one
It’s your birthday - so kick your heels up! Graphic of a dancing couple.
If Fred Astaire were here, he’d lead you onto the dance floor,
take you in his arms
& burst into song . . .
Let’s Face the Music & Dance . . .
[Graphic at right of couple dancing to music of phonograph with horn]
It’s your birthday–so kick up your heels!
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Birthday-Female-Age 79-Me and my shadow.one
Me - and my shadow... wish you a happy birthday! Graphics of musical notes--with shadows!
[Graphic of blue and yellow musical notes]
Me . . . and my shadow . . .
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Birthday-Female-Age 80-Look at you now.one
Words taken from a song... You must have been a beautiful baby... You must have been a beautiful
child... cause look at you now. Wow!! Have a great birthday!
[Graphic of musical staff]
Ohhhh, you must have been a beautiful baby . . .
You must have been a beautiful child . . . .
[Graphic of musical staff]
. . . ’Cause, «Salutation», look at you now!!!
WOW!!!!! Have a great Birthday!!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 81-Special Time to Reflect.one
Birthdays are a special time to reflect on the past, enjoy the love and good wishes of friends today, and
look forward to the bright promises of tomorrow.
Birthdays are a special time to reflect on the past, enjoy the love and good wishes of friends today, and
look forward to the bright promises of tomorrow.
I hope you spend your day in your favorite way with people you love and cherish.
[WordArt:]
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 82-Seize the Moment.one
“It’s your birthday! Seize the moment, touch the sky, live on the edge, and walk on the wild side.”
Separate WordArt objects to allow good spacing between lines.
[WordArt throughout:]
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It’s Your Birthday!
Seize the Moment,
Touch the Sky,
Live on the Edge,
And Walk on the Wild Side.
Birthday-Female-Age 83-If You Party Too Hearty.one
If you party too hearty on your birthday just remember, too much of a good thing... can be wonderful.
I heard it’s your birthday. For this special day I just have a few words of advice:
If you party too hearty on your birthday
just remember,
Too much of a good thing. . .
can be wonderful!
However you decide to spend your day, I hope it’s the best birthday ever.
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Birthday-Female-Age 84-Simple Things Make It Worthwhile.one
It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and
duty, work and rest, and spending special days like this with loved ones.
It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and
duty, work and rest, and spending special days like this with loved ones.
Whatever you have planned to celebrate this birthday, I hope you have a day to remember.
[WordArt:]
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Happy Birthday!
Birthday-Female-Age 85-A Bit of Sun A bit of Cheer.one
A bit of sun, a bit of cheer, a guardian angel always near, someone to love, something to do, these things I
warmly wish for you.
A bit of sun, a bit of cheer,
A guardian angel always near,
Someone to love, something to do,
These things I warmly wish for you.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Female-Age 86-I Hope Everything Goes Your Way.one
It’s your birthday, and I hope everything goes your way...
It’s your birthday, «Salutation», and I hope everything goes your way.
I hope everything is well with your world,
a place for everything and everything in its place.
I hope you can enjoy all you do and you are complimented on the way you look,
And you can laugh and talk and share to your heart’s content.
I hope you have all you wish for yourself and those dear to you,
I hope you have a perfect end to the perfect day.
I hope that every day is just as wonderful in its own way.
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Birthday-Female-Age 87-Red Roses for the birthday girl.one
Graphic of flowers in a basket. Poem “Red Roses for the Birthday Girl...”
Red roses for the Birthday Girl,
[Graphic of garden basket with bow and many flowers]
With ribbons tied in bows.
Sweet violets in a nosegay dear
Fragrantly tickles the nose.
Lilies-of-the-valley
Sway upon their stalks,
Daisies in the meadow
Climb among the rocks.
Flowers gathered from the heart
With a message of birthday cheer
Bring bouquets of good wishes
For you, throughout the year!
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Birthday-Female-Age 88-Just Remember.one
If things get better with age, then you are approaching magnificent.
As you turn a year older just remember one important thing: If things get better with age, then you are
approaching MAGNIFICENT.
Hope your birthday this year is a special one spent with cherished and loved ones.
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Birthday-Female-Age 89-Birthday Toast.one
Health to you, wealth to you, all the best that life can give to you...
[Fancy font throughout, right-justified against graphic of champagne bucket and two glasses:]
Health to you,
Wealth to you,
All the best that life can give to you!
May fortune still be kind to you,
And happiness be true to you,
And life be long and good to you,
Is the birthday toast from me to you!
Hope this one is the best yet!
Birthday-Female-Age 90-I’d Like to Share A Poem.one
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“I want to share with you a poem that has been shared by many people for many years:”
In honor of your birthday, I want to share with you a poem that has been shared by many people for
many years:
Wouldn’t this old world be better if the folks we meet would say,
“I know something good about you!” And then treat us just that way?
Wouldn’t it be fine and dandy if each handclasp warm and true
Carried with it this assurance, “I know something good about you!”
Wouldn’t life be lots more happy, if the good that’s in us all
Were the only thing about us that folks bothered to recall?
Wouldn’t life be lots more happy, if we praised the good we see?
For there’s such a lot of goodness in the worst of you and me.
Wouldn’t it be nice to practice that fine way of thinking, too?
You know something good about me! I know something good about you!
—Louis C. Shimon
However you decide to spend your birthday, I hope it’s the best one ever.
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Birthday-Female-Age 91-Someone Who’s Just Too Special.one
Happy Birthday (Special font). You’re someone who’s just too special to forget.
[Fancy font throughout:]
[WordArt:] Happy Birthday!
«Salutation»,
you’re someone who’s
just too special to forget.
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Birthday-Female-Age 92-If I Could Share One Thing.one
For your birthday. If I could share one thing with you, you know what it would be?
[Throughout, Arial font is larger
than shown here]
For Your Birthday
If I could share one thing with you,
You know what it would be?
I’d share a hug and hope that you
Would share one back with me!
If I could share my hugs with you,
You know what you could do?
Share it with the world—and then
They could share it too!
Have a happy birthday! I hope it’s filled with hugs you share with friends and family.
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Birthday-Female-Age 93-What A Hug Can Do.one
I hope your birthday is full of lots of hugs.
[Fancy font throughout:]
It’s wondrous what a hug can do.
A hug can cheer you when you’re blue.
A hug can say “I love you so”
or “Gee! I hate to see you go.”
A hug is “Welcome back again!”
and “Great to see you! Where’ve you been?”
A hug can soothe a small child’s pain
and bring a rainbow after rain.
The hug! There’s just no doubt about it—
we scarcely could survive without it.
A hug delights and warms and charms;
it must be why we all have arms!
Hugs are great for fathers and mothers,
sweet for sisters, swell for brothers,
and chances are some favorite aunts
love them more than potted plants.
Kittens crave them. Puppies love them.
Heads of state are not above them.
A hug can break the language barrier
and make the dullest day seem merrier.
No need to fret about your store of ’em;
the more you give, the more there are of ’em.
So stretch those arms without delay
and give someone a hug today!
—Author Unknown
«Salutation», please accept this letter as my way of sharing a hug with you on your birthday! You
deserve the best day ever.
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Birthday-Female-Age 94-My Birthday Wish To You.one
My Birthday Wish to You.
My Birthday Wish for You
Comfort on difficult days.
Smiles when sadness intrudes.
Rainbows to follow the clouds.
Laughter to kiss your lips.
Sunsets to warm your heart.
Gentle hugs when spirits sag.
Friendships to brighten your being.
Beauty for your eyes to see.
Confidence for when you doubt.
Faith so that you can believe.
Courage to know yourself.
Patience to accept the truth.
And lots of love to complete your life.
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Birthday-Female-Age 95-One Song Can Spark A Moment.one
You deserve the best. I hope your birthday is a special one.
We Only Need One
One song can spark a moment, one flower can wake the dream.
One tree can start a forest, one bird can herald spring.
One smile begins a friendship, one handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea, one word can frame the goal.
One vote can change a nation, one sunbeam lights a room.
One candle wipes out darkness, one laugh will conquer gloom.
One step must start each journey, one word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits, one touch can show you care.
One voice can speak with wisdom, one heart can know it’s true.
One life can make the difference, you see it’s up to YOU.
—Catherine Manceaux
Your life has made a difference; you deserve the best. I hope your birthday is a special one!
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Birthday-Female-Age 96-You’re Special To Me.one
My birthday wish to you is another birthday that leaves you with more grand memories.
You’re special to me,
You’re someone I care a lot about.
Knowing you will always be
an experience I’ll never doubt.
As you plan for that special day,
I hope it’s with your loved ones near,
who in their own special way
will fill your day with cheer.
My wish for you, «Salutation», is another birthday that leaves you with more grand memories. Enjoy
your day!
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Birthday-Female-Age 97-Two Ways to Live Your Life.one
There are two ways to live your life... as if nothing is a miracle, and as if everything is. I like to live as if
everything is a miracle.
Albert Einstein once said:
There are two ways to live your life . . .
As if nothing is a miracle,
and
As if everything is.
I prefer Einstein’s second choice. On your birthday, «Salutation», please appreciate life as a great
miracle. Enjoy your day!
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Birthday-Female-Age 98-Smell the roses.one
My birthday wish for you is that you take time to stop and smell the roses.
So often in our lives we take for granted the little things that make life worth living. So here is a little
story as a reminder.
As the sun comes up over the horizon, the first of its rays light the dew in the garden. The
flowers of one rosebush glisten fresh and full, their red as radiant and vivid as any ever seen.
This bush has lived in this particular garden for more years than anyone can remember, through
summer barbecues and weekly weedings. This bush has watched young sweethearts declare
their love, and heard children cry who didn’t know how to handle a rose. [Colored graphic of
red rose at right]
Its flowers are beautiful to behold. Their petals are as soft as cotton. The exhilarating fragrance
can overtake a person with delight.
My wish for you is that you take the time to stop and smell—and see and feel!—all the roses in your life
on your birthday.
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Birthday-Female-Age 99-Hello dolly.one
Verse taken from Hello Dolly wishing a happy birthday.
[Fancy font throughout:]
Hello, «Salutation»! Well, hello, «Salutation»!
It’s so nice that it’s your birthday once again.
You’re lookin’ swell, «Salutation»,
we can tell, «Salutation»!
You’re still glowin’, you’re still growin’,
you’re the best that you have been!
We feel the room swaying, and the band’s playing
one of your old favorite songs from way back when!
Golly gee, fellas—find her an empty knee, fellas!
It’s «Salutation»’s birthday time again!
Happy Birthday!!!
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Birthday-Female-Age 100-A single wrinkle.one
“a single wrinkle is a testament to having lived through something awful. But many wrinkles is a testament to having lived through it all.” “May your day be filled with a lot of laughter, a lot of memories—
and most importantly, a lot of love!”
A wise man once said, “a single wrinkle is a testament to having lived through something awful. But
many wrinkles are a testament to having lived through it all.”
Here’s to having lived through it all!
I wish you a very Happy Birthday as you turn 100. May your day be filled with a lot of laughter, a lot of
memories—and most importantly, a lot of love!
My thoughts are with you on your big day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 00-Life liberty the pursuit of happiness.one
Citing Declaration of Independence, “Perhaps . . . your parents, «Salutation», may give you this as your
first letter. If so, I would like to be the first to wish you Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!”
Quote mostly in WordArt.
On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring that we all have the right to live
under the umbrella of freedom. Someday down the road, «Salutation», your parents may give you this as
your first letter. I would like to be among the first to wish you three things as you enter this world.
May your coming years be filled with
[starred and striped font for caps:]
LIFE, LIBERTY, and the
[same font:]
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
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Birthday-Male-Age 01-First times are always exciting.one
“First times in a person’s life are always exciting.” “Grab your cake with your hands, bury your face in
it, stuff some in your mouth—whatever you want.”
First times in a person’s life are always exciting. There’s the first word, the first time you sit up, the first
time you walk—and of course your first birthday!
So go all out for it! Grab your cake with your hands, bury your face in it, stuff some in your mouth—
whatever you want. Just be sure to enjoy every minute of this momentous first time in your life.
Happy 1st Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 02-A lot alike.one
Parallels between the RR and a 2-year old, showing that “considering the huge difference in our ages,
we’re really a lot alike!”
You know, «Salutation», considering the huge difference in our ages, we’re really a lot alike!
You («Salutation»)
Me («SignatoryFirstName1»)
Get dressed in the clothes some adult thinks
you should wear.
Get dressed in the kind of clothes my clients
and prospects think I should wear.
Play inside and make a mess.
Work inside and make money.
Try very hard to convince adults of your good
ideas.
Try very hard to convince investors of my
good ideas.
Spend a lot of time and energy telling adults
with silly ideas “No!”
Occasionally spend time and energy telling
investors with silly ideas “No!”
Play outside, get sweaty and messy, take a
bath, and change your clothes.
Go to the gym, get sweaty and messy, take a
shower, and change my clothes.
On your birthday, listen to people sing “Happy
Birthday to You,” try to chew the candles, and
enjoy eating the cake.
On my birthday, listen to people sing “Happy
Birthday to You,” try to blow out all the candles, and enjoy eating the cake.
Happy 2nd Birthday, «Salutation»!
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Birthday-Male-Age 03-Young boys fairy tale.one
“Once upon a time, not so very long ago,” «Salutation» was born. Joyous celebration for a boy who’s
brought so much love to his parents’ lives.
[Fancy font:]
Once Upon a Time . . .
. . . not so very long ago, «Salutation» was born.
«Salutation» made his parents very happy
with his smiles and his sweetness.
He was everything that they had ever wanted in a little boy.
As the days flew by, he grew bigger and stronger with each year. He smiled
and he laughed
and he brought pleasure to everyone around him.
Then one day, a joyous celebration was held
to honor this very special boy who has brought
so much love to his parents’ lives.
And this story was written
to wish him a very special, very happy birthday!
[Same fancy font:]
The End
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Birthday-Male-Age 04-Lots of presents and friends.one
Graphic behind text of teddy bear.
[Graphic at right of teddy bear w/ party hat, presents, and confetti streamers,
with word balloon in fancy font:] Have a FANTASTIC Birthday!!!
Happy birthday!
May your 4th birthday be filled
with lots of presents
and lots of friends.
And lots of fun!
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Birthday-Male-Age 05-Abracadabra.one
ABRACADABRA! It’s your birthday. Lots of fancy fonts.
[WordArt, diminishing:]
[Fancy font:]
ABRACADABRA!
It’s Your Birthday!
Make it a magical one, «Salutation», by
making some cake and ice cream disappear!!
[WordArt:]
Happy birthday, and have lots of fun.
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Birthday-Male-Age 06-Boy-King for a day.one
“King for the Day!” WordArt.
[Fancy font:] Important Birthday Announcement!!!
This letter is to announce to everyone that «AddressName» is King for the Day! «Salutation» is entitled
to be thoroughly spoiled, pampered and loved for the rest of this day. This includes being able to choose
what to watch on TV, where to sit in the car, what to eat for dinner and when he gets to OPEN THE
PRESENTS!!!
Anyone who disputes this claim will be sent to the Birthday Board of Directors, who will promptly
stamp “No Dessert” on their meal card.
Have a great birthday, «Salutation»!! It’s your special day and may all of your birthday wishes come true!
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Birthday-Male-Age 07-A little bird told me.one
A little bird, (or was it Big Bird).
[At right, graphic of stylized birthday present]
A little bird (or was it Big Bird) told me it was your birthday. Have a wonderful, wonderful day.
Life is fun, enjoy it. Open lots of presents and blow out all those candles on your cake so your wish will
come true.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 08-Birthdays sneak up on you.one
Graphic of Trojan horse w/ modern men inside and another facing it, armed w/ sword & shield:
“Sometimes these darn birthdays just sneak right up on you!”
Sometimes these darn birthdays just sneak right up on you!
[Graphic as described above.]
Hope yours is a great one!
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Birthday-Male-Age 09-Birthdays are cool.one
“Presents are cool! I hope you get lots for your birthday!” etc. Huge graphic of wrapped birthday
present.
Presents are cool! I hope you get lots for your birthday!
[Huge graphic of birthday present.]
Happy 9th birthday! Eat lots of cake, lots of ice cream, and have a really great birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 10-Eat lots of cake.one
“Eat lots of cake! And don’t forget the ice cream!” Large clip-art of b’day cake w/ 3 text boxes around
it.
My advice to you, «Salutation», on your 10th birthday:
Eat lots of cake! And don’t forget the ice cream!
[At left of graphic:]
[At right of graphic:]
[Spread-out:] WOW!
[Large graphic of
birthday cake]
Look who’s
10 years old.
I wish you
a Very Happy Birthday!
Birthday-Male-Age 11-It’s your birthday.one
Birthday Letters
Celebrate! Lots of fancy text.
[WordArt, distributed around space above sentence:]
SMILES
HAPPINESS
JOY
SURPRISES
CELEBRATE
FRIENDSHIP
LAUGHTER
MEMORIES
FUN
It’s your Birthday!! Have a great one!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 12-I get confused.one
“That wonderful time of year when the cake comes down the chimney,” etc.
It’s your Birthday
[WordArt:]
That wonderful time of the year when the cake comes down the chimney and you blow out all the candles
on your eggs and everyone sings Valentine carols to you while you open your pumpkin!
Whew! At my age, I get a little confused.
Really though, «Salutation», enjoy and have the greatest Birthday ever!
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Birthday-Male-Age 13-Another year older.one
Just a note to wish you a very Happy Birthday.
Just a note to wish you a very Happy Birthday. Another year older—how time flies! Soon you’ll be
going to high school and then off to college.
Did you know that on average, college grads earn 50% more than those other people with just a high
school diploma? So study hard.
Have a wonderful day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 14-A list of things youll need.one
Noisemakers, confetti, fireworks, and birthday cake.
Here’s a list of things you’ll need for your birthday.
[Graphic of noisemakers and confetti at left]
Noisemakers to blow, so you can annoy
your neighbors.
Confetti to throw and balloons to pop at the
appropriate (or inappropriate) time.
[Graphic of balloons and confetti at right]
[Graphic of fireworks at left]
If available, fireworks will add spark to your
celebration—and may bring the fire department as well
as surprise guests.
And finally, birthday cake with candles,
to enjoy with family and friends . . .
and to keep the firefighters busy!
[Graphic of birthday cake at right]
Have a great birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 15-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.ONE
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar achieved his goals. Consider how you might achieve yours.
I bet you’ve heard of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Just to refresh your memory—and mine!—he was AllAmerican three times at Power Memorial High and on the honor roll. His team’s record those years was
95–6. From 1967–69, he won three national championships with UCLA. He played for the Milwaukee
Bucks until 1975 and then the L.A. Lakers (on parquet floors!) until he retired in 1989.
That man did things on the basketball court that nobody had done before, and that a lot of players after
him imitated and perfected. He made it his goal to be the best player he could be. And he achieved it.
I can’t be sure what your ambitions are in life . . . and there aren’t all that many openings in pro sports
. . . but whatever your goals are, your birthday’s probably a good time to consider how you’re going to
reach them.
However, don’t think so hard about your future life that you forget to
Have a very happy 15th birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 16-Heres my gift to you.one
Large graphic of empty-box w/ point of light inside. “Here is my gift to you for your birthday—
something special, really. . . . a wish . . . : Have a Great Birthday and Many More!!!”
Here is my gift to you for your
birthday—something special, really.
[Graphic at right as described above]
But if you don’t like it, I’m afraid that
you won’t be able to take it back or
trade it in.
Because it’s simply a wish for you on calm
your birthday. So here it goes:
Have a Great Birthday
and Many More!!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 17-Have a wildly happy birthday.one
“I hope you have a wildly happy birthday! Enjoy your day!” Includes graphic of RV in the mountains.
I hope you have a wildly happy birthday!
[Graphic of RV, canoe on top, on steep road among trees]
Enjoy your day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 18-A rising tide lifts all boats.one
Quote from John F. Kennedy” “A rising tide lifts all boats.” From RR: “As you begin your journey into
adulthood, . . . Life has much to offer, so reach out and grab it.”
A rising tide lifts all boats.
—John F. Kennedy (1917–63)
As you begin your journey into adulthood, take advantage of the opportunities you see before you. Life
has much to offer, so reach out and grab it. Good luck!
Happy 18th Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 19-Have your cake and eat it too.one
“. . . have your cake and eat it too!” Graphic of a cake, WordArt “Have a Happy Birthday!”
«Salutation», it’s your big day!!!
So it’s OK, go ahead . . .
[Graphic of a birthday cake]
. . . have your cake and eat it too!
[WordArt:]
Have a Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 20-Life is only a canvas-Pic2.one
Life is only a canvas. It’s up to you to paint it well.
[Graphic of artist & easel at left, displaying:]
Life is
only a canvas.
It’s up to you
to paint
it well.
—Anonymous
Birthday Letters
[At right, beside graphic:]
In the coming year,
I hope you find
all the colors you need
to paint life’s canvas.
Happy Birthday!
Birthday-Male-Age 21-Dreams.ONE
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams…
[Fancy font throughout:]
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams,
and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet
with a success unexpected in common hours.
— Henry David Thoreau
[WordArt:]
Happy 21st Birthday
May all your dreams come true!
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Birthday-Male-Age 22-Too many rules.two
Photo of sign: Do not tread, mosey, hop, . . . tiptoe, trot, traipse, meander, creep, prance, . . . or walk on
plants. RR: “Sometimes there are just too many rules and restrictions! On your birthday, feel free to
tread, . . . , etc., wherever you like!”
[Photo of sign at right reading:
DO NOT
TREAD, MOSEY, HOP, TRAMPLE,
STEP, PLOD, TIPTOE, TROT,
TRAIPSE, MEANDER, CREEP,
PRANCE, AMBLE, JOG, TRUDGE,
MARCH, STOMP, TODDLE, JUMP,
STUMBLE, TROD[sic], SPRINT, OR
WALK ON PLANTS.]
Sometimes there are just too many rules and restrictions! On your birthday, feel free to tread, mosey,
hop, trample, step, plod, etc., etc., wherever you like! And have a great day!
Birthday Letters
Birthday-Male-Age 23-Be the lead dog.one
“Just make sure you’re the lead dog on the dog sled, otherwise the scenery never changes.”
Just a note to wish you a Happy Birthday.
My only advice on this important day in your life is to always make sure you’re the lead dog on the dog
sled, otherwise the scenery never changes.
Please accept my birthday wish for a great day, with many more to follow.
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Birthday-Male-Age 24-Day Hour Minute Second.one
“5 billion people live on . . . Earth. . . . 190 of them were born the same day, hour, minute, AND second
as you. So, what makes this day so special? It’s the day the world had the good luck of having you
arrive.” Fancy typography, picture w/o WordArt.
Today it’s your birthday, your own day, and a very
important day for everyone.
[Graphic of globe with
HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons.]
Why? After all:
If 6 billion people live on the planet Earth:
16,427,105 of them were born on your day.
684,463 were born the same day and the same hour as you.
11,408 were born the same day, hour, and minute as you.
190 of them were born the same day, hour, minute, and second as you.
So, what makes this day so special?
It’s the day the world had the good luck of having you arrive.
Happy birthday from all of us!
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Birthday-Male-Age 25-Crack open the champagne.one
“Crack open that champagne, because it’s your birthday!” Graphic of popping champagne bottle in ice
bucket w/ 10 glasses already poured.
[Graphic of champagne bucket and multiple glasses at right]
[Fancy font throughout:]
A Birthday Toast
from Us to You!
May you have health,
and wealth,
and many good friends
to share them with you
for all your life.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 26-Emergency Broadcast System.one
“B—E—E—E—E—P—P! This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. . . .” “And for your
special day, I would like to personally wish you not only a happy birthday, but also 364 happy
UNbirthdays!” WordArt “Happy Birthday!”
[Fancy font:] B—E—E—E—E—P—P!
This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. The broadcasters in your area, in voluntary cooperation with federal, state, and local authorities, have developed this system to keep you informed in the
event of an emergency. If this had been an actual emergency, the attention signal you just heard would
have been followed by news, weather, or official information.
This concludes this test of the Emergency Broadcast System.
[All preceding text boxed]
Of course it’s not an emergency—it’s your birthday. And for your special day, I would like to personally
wish you not only a happy birthday, but also 364 happy unbirthdays!
[WordArt:]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Birthday-Male-Age 27-Happiest birthday ever.one
“Outstanding investment opportunity for you,” followed by bulleted list. Uses candles for bullets,
EMPHASIZES “Happiest Birthday” in third bulleted item, and centers birthday greeting at end of letter.
I would like to highlight an outstanding investment opportunity for you.
This opportunity would provide you with:



A chance to wish for your heart’s desire when you blow out the candles.
A safe haven for you to enjoy a day where YOU make the rules.
An occasion to pursue the Happiest Birthday ever.
So, «Salutation», don’t wait another minute for the market to fluctuate! DON’T WAIT another hour!! Get
started planning for this special opportunity NOW!!!
HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY, «SALUTATION»!
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Birthday-Male-Age 28-Subliminal messages.one
“This letter contains hypnotic subliminal messages that will ensure that this birthday is the best ever.”
Humorous. REVISED in response to anthrax scare, eliminating “hypnotic particles” from text.
This letter contains hypnotic subliminal messages that will ensure that this birthday is the best ever. Use
only under close adult supervision.
Keep this letter at least one foot away from your nose and wave it back and forth slowly. This procedure
will release the hypnotic effect and plant the suggestions in your mind.
[WordArt, distributed around space:]
GOLF!
Fish!
Drink soda!
PLAY HARD! Eat CAKE!
I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday, whether you follow these subtle suggestions or not!!!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 29-Picture this.one
Nightmare football QB scenario—all just bad dream, need only worry about having happy birthday.
WordArt headings and numbers in collegiate letter-sweater fonts.
[Black letter-sweater font, like
below but larger:] Picture This:
It’s the fourth quarter . . . The weather is cold and rainy . . . You’re beginning to tire, but your arm is
okay for now . . . The ball is on your 35-yard line . . . The game is on the line: fourth down, 10 seconds
left on the clock, and you’re behind by 2 points.
Here are your options as quarterback:
Send in your place-kicker to see if this time he can make a field goal.
Try that trick play you worked out at 3 A.M. last night.
Pass—against the two best defensive backs you’ve ever seen.
[Outline letter-sweater font, like
above, large:] WHAT DO YOU DO?
I’ll tell you what you do, «Salutation»—you wake up and realize it was all a bad dream! Because all you
actually have to worry about is having a fantastic birthday!!
Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 30-We must use time creatively.one
Quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.: “We must use time creatively and forever realize that time is always
hope to do great things.” From RR: “Here’s hoping that the year ahead is full of the great things to
come!”
We must use time creatively and forever realize that
time is always hope to do great things.
—Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–68)
Here’s hoping that the year ahead is full of the great things to come! Have a very happy 30th birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 31-Ouch.one
Graphic of a bandaid. “Ouch! Another year, another candle... Go out and party those blues away. Happy
Birthday!”
[Graphic of a bandaid. WordArt:] OUCH!
Another year, another candle,
Another reminder of how old you really are!
Go out and party those blues away!
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 32-Imagine a Caribbean cruise.one
Humorous: “For your birthday, . . . imagine you’re on a quiet Caribbean cruise . . . no signs of
civilization as far as the eye can see: No phones . . . [etc., then:] No golf courses?!! No STORES?!!
Now wait a minute, let’s not go overboard here!”
For your birthday, I’d like you to imagine you’re on a quiet Caribbean cruise . . . no signs of civilization
as far as the eye can see: No phones . . . no screaming kids . . . no stores . . . no golf courses . . .
No golf courses?!! No stores?!! Now wait a minute, let’s not go overboard here!
Actually, «Salutation», whatever you decide to do on your big day—have a wonderful time. I hope it’s a
very special day for you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Birthday-Age 33-All sorts of cavorting.one
Light verse asserting that “Ever on one’s birthday, a person must cavort!” Prose: “May your birthday be
filled with all sorts of cavorting!”
High on a mountaintop, very far away,
I went to see a wiseman to hear what he would say.
Simple were his words and surprisingly short:
“Ever on one’s birthday, a person must cavort!”
All the journey home, his words rang in my head,
And I knew his wisdom deserved to be spread.
I’d find myself a platform to stand on and exhort,
“On any given birthday, go out and cavort!”
When the car is full of oil and when it’s down a quart,
Playing tennis in the backyard or on famous Center Court,
Checking out the latest fad (and trying not to snort!),
Rafting down a river, at a swanky beach resort,
Examining the ruins of some abandoned fort,
Listening to the evening news and drafting a retort,
Singing in the bathtub or jazzing at Newport—
No matter where we find ourselves, we ought to cavort!
Birthdays are to celebrate, to sing and eat and sport.
So always on your birthday, you really must cavort!
May your birthday be filled with all sorts of cavorting! Have a great day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 34-Birthday lotto drawing.one
The (in)famous Birthday Lotto letter. PLEASE NOTE WARNING IN HIDDEN TEXT AT END OF
LETTER!
I have given your name to my computer for the Birthday Lotto Drawing and you may have already won a
Happy Birthday.
If your date of birth is among those listed below, «Salutation», you have won . . .
A Really Happy Birthday!!!
However, in order to remain eligible you must have a nice birthday. So don’t let your winning birthday
get awarded to someone else. Claim your HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
List of Official Happy Birthday Winners**
February 30
«Birthday»
September 31
** Happy Birthdays are non-transferable and all decisions are final.
You should be aware that if you use this “Lotto” Birthday letter, you may get some calls from people thinking they’ve actually
won something! If so, you can turn this to your advantage by giving them a “prize”:

An elegant birthday card

A check for “The Sum of One Happy Birthday” (with 1HB instead of a dollar figure)
You don’t want them to reread the letter and conclude you were humoring them! Whatever the prize you choose, it should look
like it’s what you meant to do all along.
Birthday-Male-Age 35-Here’s a bit of advice.one
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Here’s some advice for your birthday! Border graphic with cake. NO letterhead.
[Graphic border of birthday-cake slices]
Here’s a bit of advice for you on this special day:
Take time to enjoy the things you like to do.
Take your shoes off and kick up your feet.
Go for a long walk and enjoy nature.
Then, just relax and enjoy your day. You’ve definitely earned it.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 36-Company Policy.one
It is our company policy to celebrate all great events . . . like your birthday!
It is our company policy to celebrate all GREAT events!
. . . like your Birthday!
[WordArt:]
Happy Birthday
Wishing you every happiness on your special day!
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Can’t find the words to tell you, don’t quite know what to say - the world is so much brighter ’cause
you’re in it every day! . . . However you decide to spend your birthday, I hope it’s a special day.
Can’t find the words to tell you,
Don’t quite know what to say—
The world is so much brighter
’Cause you’re in it every day!
But though mere words may fail me,
I hope this thought comes through:
I wish the very best birthday of all
To a certain great person—that’s you!
However you decide to spend your birthday, «Salutation», I hope it’s a special day surrounded by loved
ones.
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Birthday-Male-Age 38-Birthday Wishes.one
Have a wonderful day and many more years filled with Happiness and Success!
[WordArt:]
Birthday Wishes
Have a wonderful day!
And many more years filled with Happiness and Success!
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Birthday-Male-Age 39-Wish for Happiness.one
I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to share my wish for Happiness, Health, and Prosperity on
this special day. I hope that however you decide to spend this exceptional day, it’s with the people that
bring you the most joy.
I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to share my wish for your happiness, health, and prosperity
on your birthday.
I hope that however you decide to spend your special day, it’s with the people who bring you the most joy.
Best wishes, «Salutation», for a very special birthday!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 40-Benefits and responsibilities.one
I heard of your recent/pending admittance into the Big Four-Oh Club. What a feat! With the acceptance
into this club come several benefits and responsibilities.
I heard of your pending admittance into the Big Four-Oh Club.
What a feat! Congratulations.
You should be aware that with acceptance into this exclusive club come several benefits and responsibilities.
First, the responsibilities:
1. Make sure you take the time to appreciate the simple things in life, things like family picnics
and fishing. Try not to let the duties of life get in the way of the enjoyment of it.
2. Over the 40 years of your life so far, the world has seen a lot of good things, and a lot of bad
things. Use your experience to decide what kind of world you want to leave for human
posterity. Please try to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. Try to create a
world that’s a little bit better than it would have been without you.
3. Develop and/or maintain a sense of humor. Life can be difficult enough without making it
more so by focusing on the bad stuff. Point out to yourself at least one humorous thing every
day. You’ll be better off for it.
Now, the benefits:
1. You don’t have to listen carefully anymore, to anyone. People expect your hearing to decline
when you hit 40; they’ll be patient. Go ahead, ask them to repeat themselves. It’s OK!
2. You can laugh frankly at the fashion and the music of younger generations. You may have
been “hip” once, but face it, you’re old now. Kids these days are going to think you’re an old
fogey whether or not you say what you think, so you might as well get it out in the open.
3. You get one totally free consultation with me! For instance, I can advise you on the
suitability of various best red convertible sports cars for YOUR midlife crisis. After all, every
investor’s situation is different. With individual attention, and the help of an expert, you can
make the decision that best fits YOUR particular needs.
In all seriousness, «Salutation», I just wanted to take the opportunity to write you a letter on the occasion
of your 40th birthday, and to wish you all the best on this day and throughout the year.
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Birthday-Male-Age 41-Amazing.one
For your birthday I am going to teach you some magic tricks.
For your birthday I am going to teach you some magic tricks.
1. First have your whole family over. Get a big birthday cake with candles on it. Light the candles.
Make a wish. And watch the cake disappear.
[Fancy font:]
Amazing!
2. The second trick requires several children or grandchildren and some presents. Ask them to help
you open the presents and watch the smiles appear on their faces.
[Fancy font:]
Amazing!
3. For the final trick say “Who’s going to help Mom/Grandmother clean up?” and watch them all
disappear.
[Fancy font:]
Amazing!
I hope your birthday is both magical and [Fancy font:] Amazing!
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Birthday-Male-Age 42-Happy Birthday.one
Happy Birthday. Graphic of a man with a balloon.
[Graphic of figure being lifted
upward by balloon]
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday, Dear
«Salutation»!
Happy Birthday to You!
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Birthday-Male-Age 43-Thats my proposal.one
Happy Birthday! That’s my proposal. You don’t like it I have others.
[Fancy font:] Happy Birthday!
That’s my proposal. You don’t like it,
I have others!!!
[Graphic of man pounding table w/ papers]
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Birthday-Male-Age 44-You are the King.ONE
On my birthday, I do whatever I want. I can, because it’s my day... Today is your birthday and you’re
the King!... “All Hail, King «Salutation»!”
[Fancy font:]
A Birthday Dream
On my birthday, I do whatever I want. I can, because it’s my day! I sleep until noon, have my birthday
cake for breakfast, take a nap—and then I start relaxing!! For all I care, I can sit on my couch and stare at
the wall. Whatever I choose to do, it’s okay!!! I am the Most Serene Highness «SignatoryFirstName1»
for the day, and everybody is my subject!!!!
Well, okay, maybe that’s a little overboard. I’ve had to work on plenty of my past birthdays, and I bet
you’ve had the same experience.
But nevertheless: All Hail, King «Salutation»!
And Happy Birthday, too!
P.S. I wouldn’t recommend too much cake for breakfast, actually . . .
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Birthday-Male-Age 45-Birthdayaire.one
Here is your last question for the Who Wants to be a Birthdayaire Show!!! Contains a graphic.
[Large font:]
[Same font, medium:]
Here is your last question for the
Who Wants to be a Birthdayaire Show!!!
What kind of birthday do I hope you have?
GREAT, EXCITING, WONDERFUL, THRILLING
MAGNIFICENT, SUPERB, AMAZING, GRAND
BREATHTAKING, AWESOME, EXHILARATING
SPINE-TINGLING, AWE-INSPIRING, ASTONISHING
[Large again:]
Is that your final answer???!!!
[Answers same font small:]
A.
B.
C.
D.
[Still large:]
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[Graphic of contestant and host at right]
Correct, the answer is E—all of the above.
Have a very Happy Birthday!!!
Birthday-Male-Age 46-George Washington.one
Graphic of George Washington. Comparison to George Washington.
[Graphic of Washington, bust-style, at left.]
[Slightly larger font.]
George Washington was a man of unquestionable integrity. His
greatest strength, though, was his trust in his own judgment.
There was no doubt that he cared a lot about his people.
We can all take lessons from this great man. On your birthday
this year, I hope you take time to reflect on your own
achievements and where you want to go from here.
Enjoy your special day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 47-Greatest Birthday.one
I hope you have the greatest birthday of your life!!! Word Art
[Fancy font:]
[WordArt:]
Birthday Letters
I hope you have the greatest birthday of your life!!!
I wish you the best on this day of
celebration of your life!
Happy Birthday!
Birthday-Male-Age 48-Its your birthday.one
Happy Birthday! Let Loose! Have Fun! Make Noise! Party! After all... This isn’t just another ordinary
day!
[WordArt, this line:]
Birthday Letters
It’s your birthday, «Salutation», so:
Happy Birthday!
Let loose!
Have fun!
Make noise!
Party!
After all . . .
it isn’t just another ordinary day!
Birthday-Male-Age 49-Chinese tradition.one
Did you know that in Chinese tradition when a person turns 73, the children of the area build them their
very own coffin as a form of deepest respect? Humorous
Did you know that in Chinese tradition when a person turns 73, the children of the area build them their
very own coffin, as a form of deepest respect?
Hey, if you lived there, you would definitely have something to look forward to!
Happy 49th birthday!
P.S. By comparison, turning 50 next year looks downright attractive, doesn’t it?
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Birthday-Male-Age 50-Look to this day.one
Quote from Kalidasa, Hindu poet and playwright: “Look to this day for it is life, . . . For yesterday is
already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, . . .”
Have a great 50th birthday!—and many more to come!
Look to this day for it is life,
the very life of life.
In its brief course
lie all the realities and verities of existence,
the bliss of growth,
the splendor of action
the glory of power.
For yesterday is already a dream
and tomorrow is only a vision,
but today, well lived,
makes every yesterday a dream of happiness
and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day!
Such is the salutation of this dawn.
—Kalidasa, Hindu poet and playwright (5th century?)
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Birthday-Male-Age 51-Great Idea.one
Graphic of a light bulb. I had a great idea! But . . .
I had remembered your birthday was coming up,
so I was racking my brain, thinking of a way you could celebrate
this momentous occasion.
And I had a GREAT idea!
[Graphic of lit light bulb at right]
But then I started watching this television show, and,
well, . . . I sorta forgot what the idea was.
OOPS! I hope your birthday is still great!
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Birthday-Male-Age 52-Little reminder.one
Just a little reminder that all through the day....
[Fancy font:]
Just a little reminder
That, all through the day,
Warm thoughts and birthday wishes
Are being sent your way.
Have a Great Day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 53-Light the candles.one
Light the candles and make a wish- There’s something I must say...
[Fancy font:]
Light the candles and make a wish!
There’s something I must say
To a very special person,
Whose birthday is today:
BEST WISHES for a wonderful day!
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Birthday-Male-Age 54-Happy b-day.one
Contains a Graphic and Word Art - Happy Birthday!!! And THAT'S IT.
[Graphic of ringmaster, top hat in hand, shouting a WordArt] Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 55-Some people live to 107.ONE
<WARNING! If replacing “Average person lives to 107,” MUST edit Speedbutton!> I’ve been reading
on the Internet about several people who are supposed to be 107 years old. . . . You have MANY
decades to go. Meanwhile, go out & buy a speedster!
I’ve been reading on the Internet about several people who are supposed to be 107 years old. Two of
them are twins! I don’t know about you, but I think that 107 is old!
If you’re a pessimistic type of person, then at 55 you’re already past the halfway mark—and you’re old
already.
If you’re an optimist, then you’re still young.
But if you’re a realist, now is when you should go out and buy yourself that little speedster you’ve
always dreamt about!
Anyway, be thankful you have many decades to go! And
Have a very happy 55th Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 56-Hop for joy.ONE
Graphic of a frog. Hop for joy for it’s another birthday to celebrate...
[Fancy font throughout:]
[Graphic of frog at left]
HOP FOR JOY
FOR IT’S ANOTHER BIRTHDAY
TO CELEBRATE,
ANOTHER YEAR TO ENJOY LIFE,
AND ANOTHER DAY
WHERE EVERYONE’S ATTENTION IS ON YOU!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 57-Fortune Cookie Say.one
Graphic of a fortune cookie. Fortune cookie say....
[Graphic of a fortune cookie]
Your fortune cookie says:
[In red:]
He who has a birthday today
will have Birthday Wishes come his way.
Isn’t it amazing how these little cookies
can predict so much truth?!?
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 58-Keep your hustle.ONE
Graphic of a Convair B-58 Hustler. “Have a very happy 58th birthday--and don’t lose your hustle!”
NOTE: If used to replace original Male Age 58 letter, corresponding Speedbutton must be edited.
[Graphic w/ caption, above right:]
Convair B-58 Hustler in flight
Hunting around the Internet for something interesting to share with you about “58”—and not really
expecting to find much—I was delighted to discover the Convair B-58 Hustler!
The Hustler was the first supersonic jet bomber. In October 1959, one of the first few B-58s off the
assembly line exceeded Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound) for more than an hour. In March 1962, a B58 flew round-trip, non-stop, from Los Angeles to New York in 4 hours 16 minutes—2:00:56.8 going
east, and a leisurely 2¼ hours heading back to LA. In October 1963, a different crew took 8:35:20.4 to
fly a Hustler 8,028 miles from Okinawa to London via Alaska, setting a world speed record: 938 mph.
Really makes you proud to become a 58 yourself, doesn’t it?
Okay, so maybe it doesn’t! Particularly since in March 1990, an SR-71 Blackbird flew from LA to
Washington in just under an hour and 8 minutes, slightly over half the time of the Hustler’s recordbreaking flight in 1962 . . . Anyway,
Have a very happy 58th birthday—
and don’t lose your hustle!
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Birthday-Male-Age 59-You are still the man.one
Contains a graphic. When I told everyone in the office how old you were turning today, I received some
very interesting responses...
When I told everyone in the office how old you were turning today, I received some very interesting
responses. [Retro graphic of shouting man at right beside “responses”]
C’mon!
No way!
You have got to be joking!
Sure fooled me!
Say again?!?!
Well, it just proves you are still THE MAN!!
Keep up that youthful glow!
Oh, and, before I forget:
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 60-The heights of great men.one
Longfellow quote: “The heights of great men reached and kept, / Were not attained by sudden flight, /
But they, while their companions slept, / Were toiling upwards in the night.” From RR: “Here’s to many
more years of reaching new heights!”
The heights of great men reached and kept,
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upwards in the night.
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)
Here’s to many more years of reaching new heights! Have a very happy birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 61-The spirit and will to win.one
Quote from Vince Lombardi
The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel
are the things that endure.
These qualities are so much more important
than the events that occur.
—Vince Lombardi (1913–70),
Coach, Green Bay Packers
Whatever events occur in the coming year, I know you’ve got the spirit! So I wish you a very happy day
as you celebrate another year, «Salutation»!
[WordArt:]
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 62-Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sings.one
Charming or Humorous: “I’d like to hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing—Happy Birthday to
you!” Can replace Choir with other well-known singers—or NON-singers!
I’d like to hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing—
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, dear «Salutation»!
Happy Birthday to you!
But since I couldn’t get the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I’ll just have to say myself how much I appreciate
knowing you! I hope this birthday is a very special one for you.
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Birthday-Male-Age 63-Many Wishes.one
Text Art - Happy Birthday!
[WordArt:]
Happy Birthday
Many wishes for a wonderful birthday and another happy and rewarding year.
Whatever you have planned for this special day, enjoy
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Birthday-Male-Age 64-Kindness and warmth.one
May the kindness and warmth you’ve given away return to you on this special day!
May the kindness and warmth
You’ve given away
Return to you on this special day!
Happy Birthday
I hope this birthday is a special one, «Salutation», surrounded by your friends and loved ones.
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Birthday-Male-Age 65-The tale of the laurel.one
Laurel graphic w/ “65” surrounding text. In the ancient Greek Olympics, “winners were given laurel
crowns, representing their achievements in their selected fields. For your birthday, I send you the laurel
that you richly deserve. Happy 65th Birthday!”
[Graphic of laurel wreath surrounding text w/ “65” on its banner]
The Laurel Crown
When the Olympics
were held in ancient Greece,
instead of today’s gold medals
representing their achievements in their selected
fields, the winners were given laurel crowns.
For your birthday, I send you
the laurel that you richly deserve.
Happy 65th Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 66-Wonderful day.one
May this birthday be a wonderful day...
[Fancy font throughout:]
May this birthday be a wonderful day,
may your fondest wish come true,
for only the best would be good enough
for a really great guy like you.
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 67-Birthday bring.one
Happy birthday. May this year bring you the realization of your dreams...
[Fancy font throughout:]
Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!
May this year bring you
the realization of your dreams,
the health to enjoy them,
and good friends to share them with.
May this year be a celebration of you!
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Birthday-Male-Age 68-Remember.one
On your birthday remember the older you grow... the more all of your wonderful qualities show!
[Fancy font throughout:]
On your birthday, «Salutation», remember:
The older you grow . . .
the more all your wonderful qualities show!
Have the Best Birthday ever!
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Birthday-Male-Age 69-Top 10.one
The top ten things you should do on your birthday
The Top Ten Things
You Could Do on Your 69th Birthday:
10: Run Around Barefoot
9: Blow Bubbles
8: Play a Joke on Someone
7: Fly a Kite
6: Ride a Bike
5: Eat Cotton Candy
4: Jump in a Mud Puddle
3: Make a Prank Phone Call
2: Eat TWO Pieces of Cake
1: Have a Great Day!
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Birthday-Age 70-We do not remember days.one
Quote from Cesare Pavese: “We do not remember days; we remember moments.” From RR: “On your
70th birthday, I hope there are many moments that you will always remember.”
We do not remember days; we remember moments.
—Cesare Pavese (1908-50)
th
On your 70 birthday, I hope there are many moments that you will always remember. May your day be
bright and full of laughter and fun, and the love of family and friends.
Happy birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 71-Interesting life.one
I bet your life has been really interesting! A lot has happened in your time. Your generation has been
the luckiest generation of all. I appreciate you and respect you to the fullest. I wish you the happiest
birthday of all!
[Fancy font throughout:] Your life has been really interesting, hasn’t it? A lot has happened in your
time. Your generation has been the luckiest generation of all! I appreciate you and respect you to the
fullest. I wish you the happiest birthday of all!
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Birthday-Male-Age 72-Special day.one
Word Art - Happy Birthday! I could not let your special day go by without my birthday wish. . .
I couldn’t let your special day go by without wishing you a happy and healthy birthday—and many more!
However you spend your birthday, I hope it’s with the people that mean the most to you.
[WordArt:]
Happy Birthday
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Birthday-Male-Age 73-Say it often.one
I really should say it often, for certainly it’s true, that every day we’re grateful for a person like you!...
[Fancy font for both stanzas:]
I really should say it often—
for certainly it’s true—
that every day I’m grateful for
a person like you!
So now that it’s your birthday,
a very special day,
I want to tell you once again
I’m glad you came my way!
Please accept my wishes for a Happy Birthday, with hopes for many more to follow.
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Birthday-Male-Age 74-Your Birthday.one
Your birthday is a special day, a day that’s just for you...
[Fancy font throughout:]
Your birthday is a special day,
A day that’s just for you!
A day to look forward,
A day to reflect,
And a great day for me to say:
I hope it’s a wonderful day,
A day of dreams come true!
A day full of sunshine,
A day full of friends,
A great day in every way!
Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!
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Birthday-Male-Age 75-Bliss.one
Poem by Thomas Gray It’s your birthday! In celebration of this “special” day, I’d like to share a poem.
In celebration of your birthday, I’d like to share a bit of nostalgic poetry that an Englishman wrote about
his boyhood school.
Ah, happy hills, ah, pleasing shade,
Ah, fields beloved in vain,
Where once my careless childhood stray’d,
A stranger yet to pain!
I feel the gales, that from ye blow,
A momentary bliss bestow,
As waving fresh their gladsome wing,
My weary soul they seem to soothe,
And, redolent of joy and youth,
To breathe a second spring.
—Thomas Gray (1716-71)
I hope your special day is filled with many touches of momentary bliss, and often breathes a second
spring!
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Birthday-Male-Age 76-Count blessings.one
Quote from Robert Browning. Birthdays should always be a time to count blessings, the greatest of
which is love.
Birthdays should always be a time to count blessings, the greatest of which is love. Few have spoken of
love more eloquently than Robert Browning. I hope you find the following lines to be an inspiration on
your special day.
[Fancy font:]
For life, with all it yields of joy and woe
And hope and fear,—believe the aged friend,—
Is just our chance o’ the prize of learning love,
How love might be, hath been indeed, and is . . .
Have a great birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 77-Perfect Birthday.one
Graphic of a cow. A birthday quote just for you...
[At left, graphic of two cows audibly knocking at door above WELCOME mat.]
A Birthday quote just for you:
“He who wants milk should not sit on a stool in the middle
of the pasture expecting the cow to back up to him!”
For your birthday, I hope you’ll get a chance to do something you really want to do.
And while you’re at it, do something for me, too.
Make it the perfect birthday!
Happy 77th Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 78-Top of the world.one
Graphic of the world. At this time in your life, my wish for you is that you’re on top of the world takin’
it easy...
[Graphic at left of man in business suit lying atop a world globe, chewing a straw] At this time in your
life, my wish for you is that you’re on the top of the world and takin’ it easy.
At least for your birthday, try to take it easy and enjoy family and friends.
Have a very Happy 78th Birthday!
And while you’re at it, have an extra piece if cake for me.
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Birthday-Male-Age 79-Brightest yet.one
Quote from Helen Keller Throughout life, birthdays should always be bright spots.
The marvelous richness of the human experience
would lose something of rewarding joy
if there were no limitations to overcome.
The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful
if there were no dark valleys to traverse.
—Helen Keller (1880–1968)
Throughout life, birthdays should always be bright spots. Here’s hoping your 79 th birthday is the
brightest yet.
Happy Birthday!!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 80-Eight decades.one
Eight decades have passed since you were born. That’s 29,220 days, or 4,160 weeks, or 960 months...
Eight decades have passed since you were born. That’s 29,220 days, or 4,174 weeks, or 960 months.
Gee, time flies when you’re having fun! I’ll bet it seems like just yesterday that you were graduating
from school, kissing your first love, or driving your first car.
Memories add up and run together for all of us.
I hope the upcoming years will give you as much fun and memories as the past eighty have.
I wish you a wonderful birthday and many more to come!
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Birthday-Male-Age 81-Associate with.one
Quote from George Washington “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own
reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”
George Washington once said, “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own
reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”
Well, I consider myself lucky to be able to associate with you.
On your birthday, I hope you have good friends and family to associate with.
Happy 81st Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 82-Hunted.one
Graphic of a man hunting. For your birthday, I hunted high and low for the perfect birthday card...
[Graphic of successful duck hunter at left] For your birthday, I hunted high and low for the perfect
birthday card, but couldn’t find a single one that would express how great I truly hope your birthday is.
Instead, I’m just sending this note to wish you the best birthday yet!
May your 82nd be filled with friends, family, and lots of future memories.
And if you get a chance, go out and do something you love to do!
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 83-Sit back and think.one
Your birthday is a good time to sit back and think about all the great things that have come to pass in
your lifetime.
Your birthday is a good time to sit back and think about all the
great things that have come to pass in your lifetime.
[Graphic of heron among reeds
at right]
In 83 years, I’ll bet life has really changed for you, hasn’t it?
Have a wonderful birthday full of all the great things life brings!
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Birthday-Male-Age 84-Good Memories.one
Here’s a tidbit of information to share with friends and family when they ask how it feels to be 84 years
old...
On your 84th birthday, you have lived thirty thousand, six hundred, eighty-one days. The way I look at
it, if you pile all those days into one heap, some of them are bound to slide off and provide you some
good memories.
I hope you have many more great memories to come.
Have the happiest 84th birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 85-Reflect.one
On your birthday, I thought you might like to reflect on these words from Robert Browning
How good is man’s life, the mere living! How fit to employ
All the heart and the soul and the senses forever in joy!
—Robert Browning (1812–90)
May your heart and soul and senses be always employed in joy.
And especially on your birthday, «Salutation»—happy birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 86-Wise words.one
Quote from Edward Everett Hale: Wise words written a long time ago.
To look up and not down,
to look forward and not back,
to look out and not in, and
to lend a hand.
—Edward Everett Hale (1802–1909)
On your special day, I thought you might appreciate these wise words. On the other hand, there’s nothing
wrong with looking back if that’s not all you do—is there?
Anyway, I hope you have a truly wonderful birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 87-Biggest piece of cake.one
As the years go by, many times our priorities shift from here to there. When I reflect on my past, I
realize that through all the changes life has brought, one thing has always stayed consistent...ON MY
BIRTHDAY, I WANT THE BIGGEST PIECE OF CAKE!
As the years go by, our priorities shift many times. However, when I reflect on my past, I realize that
through all the changes life has brought, one thing has always stayed consistent:
[Fancy font:]
On my birthday,
I want the biggest piece of cake!
Naturally, I realize that everyone else has needs, too. Nevertheless, on my birthday, I come first, and I
want the most chocolate! And I’ve never quite outgrown it.
So I not only want to wish you an extremely HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I also want to let you know how
much I think YOU deserve the biggest piece of cake—chocolate or otherwise!
So have a wonderful day, and remember:
[Fancy font:]
It’s your special day
and you come first!
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Birthday-Male-Age 88-Perfect world.one
Ulimwengu Mzury Umezaliwa! For your birthday this year I’ve chosen a saying in Swahili . . .
[Fancy font:]
Ulimwengu Mzury Umezaliwa
For your birthday this year, I’ve chosen a saying in Swahili.
It means:
[Fancy font:]
A perfect world has been created.
or, “is already in existence.”
As we celebrate your birth this year, I thank you for adding to our perfect world. Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 89-Common Greeting.one
I am afraid we all too often say Happy Birthday in passing and the meaning can be lost. Let’s find it.
[Fancy font for these and other two bold italic words:]
Happy Birthday!
About now, you’ll be hearing this several times. It’s the common greeting in our society that we use
annually. Of course, I want to add my own “Happy Birthday” to the chorus. But I’m afraid that we all
too often say it in passing and the meaning can be lost. So let’s try finding it.
Happiness The joy, delight and wonder of life that makes it worth living. The sweet smell
of a light spring shower, dancing at your child’s wedding, your first one true
love, helping someone out of a predicament. When you know this elation, you
know what I mean by happy.
Birthday The celebration of your being here. The public acknowledgment of the wonder
that is you. The one of 365 days each year that’s yours and yours alone. The
time we set above others to rejoice in you.
As I said, you’ll hear “Happy Birthday” a lot this time of year. But when you hear it from me, I want
you to know exactly what I mean!
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Birthday-Male-Age 90-Right thing for Birthday.one
It is so often difficult to find a person just the right thing for their birthday. As yours approached I was
left with this same puzzle. What would the perfect thing be?
It is so often difficult to find a person just the right thing for their birthday. As yours approached, I was
left with this same puzzle. What would the perfect thing be?
[Small graphic of lifter at left] A weight set was the first thing that came to mind. It is so easy as we get
older to let our bodies go. Just think, every morning getting up and pumping iron! Of course, you look
pretty good already, and I realized you might already have an exercise program that you like. So I kept
on thinking.
[At right, small graphic of person examining . . . something] My next thought was some art. Art is a gift
of distinction and taste. I knew if I found the right piece of art it would go over well. The only problem
with art is that it’s so subjective. The art I like might not be the art you like. I decided it would take
more thought than I had originally planned on. So I kept on thinking.
[Small graphic of person leaping and clicking heels at left] Dancing lessons were next on the list.
Everyone likes to dance, right? I made some calls and found a place. When I asked them what they
taught, they listed the waltz, foxtrot, mambo, the boot-scootin’ boogie, and the lambada. But when they
told me the lambada is also called “the forbidden dance,” I thanked them and kept on thinking.
Finally, I decided on a wish for a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY instead. But I do hope your birthday is full
of dance, beauty, and weight sets.
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Birthday-Male-Age 91-Don’t know what to say.one
I didn’t know what to say to a great person like you who has been through almost everything and has
seen almost everything, so I just decided to sing the old traditional song of the year for you...
[Fairly plain font:]
[Fancy font:]
I didn’t really know what to say
to a great person like you
who has been through almost everything
and has seen almost everything,
so I just decided to sing
the old traditional song of the day for you:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR «SALUTATION»,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
. . . AND MANY MORE!!
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Birthday-Male-Age 92-Another year.one
Quote from Thomas Moore Another year has come and gone. I hope you were left with some great
memories. . .
When time who steals our years away
Shall steal our pleasures too,
The mem’ry of the past will stay,
And half our joys renew.
—Thomas Moore (1779–1852)
Another year has come and gone. I hope that you were left with some great memories and the anticipation
of more to come.
I wish you a very special birthday, with plenty of gentle pleasures.
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Birthday-Male-Age 93-One day.one
Why is it that as people get older they seem to care less and less about their birthday? I may not have a
large party and stay up all night opening gifts anymore, but I do take time to reflect on my life and the
year that has gone by...
Why is it that as people get older they seem to care less and less about their birthdays?
I may not have a large party and stay up all night opening gifts anymore, but I do take time to reflect on
my life and the year that has gone by! I think about my accomplishments and my blessings. I muse over
the things I wanted to do and never did. And finally, I remember what it is that makes me happy and
promise myself that I will do as much of it as I can.
I love my life, and while the days may get lost in routines, I know that one day of the entire year is all
mine to enjoy. I hope you’ll spend your special day reflecting on your own life of accomplishments and
blessings.
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Birthday-Male-Age 94-Simple Birthday.one
It wasn’t that long ago when life was simple. Your life was your family, a single job that paid the bills,
you knew who your friends were and your “word” was golden.
It wasn’t that long ago when life was simple. Your life was your family, a single job that paid the bills,
you knew who your friends were and your “word” was golden.
Nowadays, life can be hectic. Daily frustrations, needless worry, friends pushed aside, not enough
family—and oftentimes, people forget to put the “simple” back in their lives.
So I wanted to take this time to send you a simple note, wishing you all the best on this very special day.
Happy Birthday! And keep life simple . . . if you can.
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Birthday-Male-Age 95-La Cucaracha.ONE
Contains graphics. La Cucaracha parody.
I heard it was your birthday, so I wrote a little song.
I’m sure you know the tune, so please—come sing along!
[Between graphics of crossed maracas]
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
It’s your birthday—happy day!
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
If you’re older, say “¡Olé!”
[Fancy font:]
¡Olé! ¡Olé! ¡Olé!
Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!
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Birthday-Male-Age 96-Positive effect.one
You know, sometimes I get home from work and there are some people that are continually on my
mind... Thanks for having a positive effect on me and Happy Birthday!
You know, «Salutation», sometimes I get home from work and there are some people who are still on
my mind. Whether it’s a great conversation we had, a plan I’m reviewing for them, or just something
about the person that sticks with me, I spend some of my free time each day thinking about the people I
associate with.
Well, I am certainly thinking about you today, «Salutation», because I want to send you my best wishes
for your birthday! Spend your day well, relax, and know that you’re one of those unique individuals
who can positively touch people without even trying.
Thanks for having a positive effect on me—and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Birthday-Male-Age 97-Wiser.one
It’s often said that as we get older, we get a little “wiser.”... I hope you have a very special birthday!
It’s often said that as we get older, we get a little “wiser.” Year after year, I must admit, I don’t feel all
that “wise.” I know I have my faults but, thankfully, I do have my “wise” moments! Keeping in touch
with people like you is definitely something I am proud of and look forward to.
When people I know have something special happening in their lives, I enjoy sharing in that feeling. I
hope you have a very special birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 98-882 Happy birthdays.one
If at least 9 people every year have said “Happy Birthday” to you, that means you have been wished a
happy birthday over 882 times during your life!
If at least 9 people every year have said “Happy Birthday” to you, that means you have been wished a
happy birthday over 882 times during your life.
This year I hope that your day is as rewarding as the last 98 years have been, and that this 883rd “wish”
will continue to reveal the wonderful things in your life.
Have a Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Male-Age 99-Prosperous year.one
Congratulations on another prosperous year in the 21st century.
Congratulations on another prosperous year in the 21st century. As I am writing this letter I have to
wonder, what is it that keeps you going?
Most people, if they were lucky enough to escape the plague, would have already succumbed to heart
disease, cancer, baldness, or daytime TV. You, however, are a survivor and despite wars, pestilence, and
in-laws, have triumphed over time. So in deep admiration, I wish you a very . . .
Happy Birthday!
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Birthday-Age 100-One century has passed.one
“The world has changed so quickly . . . observed an entire century pass by! . . . quiet time to think about
all that you’ve seen, and done, and felt.” Photo: “Two roads diverged in a wood . . .” (Robert Frost’s
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”)
The world has changed so quickly, even in my lifetime—but you’ve observed an entire century pass by!
Not many people have witnessed so much.
Congratulations on your 100th birthday!
[At right, photo of men walking with caption:]
Two roads diverged in a wood . . .
I hope that on your birthday you have just enough quiet time to think about all that you’ve seen, and
done, and felt.
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