Contained within these pages you will find some of the greatest Advice For Life you will ever read. It was written by authors, psychologists, mothers, filmmakers, athletes, poets and philosophers. Some of the most wise, wild and wonderful people I have ever met.

When I celebrate my 50th birthday in 2021, you won't hear me complain of the size of that number nor the wonders of ageing. Each year with loved ones is cherished. But at fifty, we should be wise, shouldn't we? So, instead of presents, I asked my friends to share with me their greatest piece of life advice.

My gift to you, the reader, is the compilation of their wise and humorous murmurings. I trust you will enjoy reading them as much as I loved receiving my previous birthday gifts.