Dear Norm: Happy Birthday. We love you and we are all grateful to you for bringing us together, introducing us to great books and one another. Hope you have a great day and a fantastic year. xoxo@katyradcliffe
Happy birthday Norm! Thanks so much for inspiring me to read good books and to really think about what I'm reading. I really appreciate all that you've shared with this wonderful club you created.
Happy Birthday Norm! So glad to have found your book club. May the warm koala of happiness travel with you on this the day of your birth, and since they have such fresh breath, stay with you through out the year. Many happy Returns sir. VincentWaller72
Happy Birthday Norm! You have created place that is quite worth every minute of my three score and ten I choose to spend here. We have broached many difficult and contentious subjects and always with civility. Thanks for that, and the other, you know, like word stuffleses and thingses. (Can't believe I misplaced that stupid OED...ah, well.)
Happy Birthday, Norm! Thank you for creating such a wonderful environment to discuss literature and life. I appreciate the way you've challenged my intellect and world view. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to so many people. What you've done with the book club is brilliant. Cheers! -Rebecca @puccinigirlnyc
Happy Birthday, Norm! You're the best! It's because of you that I've started reading again. And not just my "junk food", but classics, too! Thanks for beings so kind and generous with your time and for being such an inspiration. Enjoy your big day!
I looked Norm up in my OED today. It said: "literary scholar, charming, and a comic genius.". Man that OED gets it right every time! Happy Birthday. -Holly
Happy Birthday, Norm! Thank you so much for starting the book club. I've made some incredible friends(including you) along the way & participated in the most fascinating conversations. You've raised Twitter to a whole new level. Have a great day & get some sleep! We love you.
Thank you for your time, insight, and the many hours of interesting discussions. And thanks for creating this forum where I've met so many funny and thoughtful people. It's the best use of Twitter I've yet seen.
Happy birthday Norm. I've been a fan for a long time. Thanks for all the years of entertainment, and thanks for making twitter interesting. Hope you have many more.
Happy Birthday Norm! We're both Libras (whatever that means). Even those of us that just follow and don't chime in are actually experiencing quite a bit. I feel like I'm getting more smarter every day! Lisa @somedevil888
Happy Birthday Norm. From humble, Canadian, pig farming origins came a twitter literary giant! I really appreciate your time and effort. Thanks. From @Shannon_R_Terry
Happy Birthday, Norm. I'm so grateful for being a part of this amazing group you've created. You, along with so many of your incredibly intelligent posters, have taught me volumes, and you as a person have cheered me up without fail for a couple of decades. I hope this birthday is as amazing as you are. You deserve it! And in the off chance you remember when I went to see the Sports Show pilot taping, I'm still waiting for our putt-off. Mini-golf's on me. Consider it a birthday gift.
Happy Birthday, Norm! What a gift you've given the twitterati with your book club and its prolific musings. I've been a big fan of your humor for a long time now, and to see the literary, analytical side that you manifest through the Club is a hugely rewarding treat. Thanks for the time you put into it. Here's hoping you have a fantastic birthday, and a kick-butt year ahead.
Norm, It may've been a simple act for you, but I'll never forget you hooking me up with those tickets and taking the time out to hang out a bit. The absolute coolest. I hope you have a fun and restful birthday (if those two things can coexist).
Hey handsome, Congratulations on yet another successful trip around the sun! May you have many many more!! xoxo Much love & respect, Serah Engles (aka: Serah516)
Happy Birthday, Normmy...Katy said it best(as usual) thanks for your time and for the Bookclub,it's a blast to share ideas with such great people. I've met some new friends ...Thanks again, Norm @rahdoo (Gary)
Best Wishes Norm! Heres something for you from the Grot Shop made with fridge magnets:
As the muses' summer song softly wanes And shadows wax north from a low'ring sun; The ripe hubris of fall's hope time profanes With aspect's debris to reflect upon. Resolve with grace the shorter days ahead And mourn the short teeth you can't remember; Of pillow's remits to punch your ghost's stead Beyond equinox's cold Sept-ember. "I've died a thousand times, so it's easy." "If you've seen one sunset you've seen 'em all." Meaning of Life: "be...alive;" -O.E.D. "Cheat Life?!--Die on the vine before you fall!" Not fallow for ever cursing the dun; But follow because the light's always on.
Happy belated birthday Norm. Not sure if this is a good thing or kind of sad but my life has vastly improved since the beginning of the book club. Thanks again Norm. - @tomhan
Happy belated birthday from Detroit Norm! I understand you were born somewhere across the river. My brother-in-law is Canadian, so I speak the language, eh? Let me know if you ever feel like speaking Canadian for old times' sake you hoser.
Dear Norm: Happy Birthday. We love you and we are all grateful to you for bringing us together, introducing us to great books and one another. Hope you have a great day and a fantastic year. xoxo@katyradcliffe
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Norm! Thanks so much for inspiring me to read good books and to really think about what I'm reading. I really appreciate all that you've shared with this wonderful club you created.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Norm! If I could get you a good night's sleep for once, I would. You'll have to settle for a birthday comment! @chrismcdevitt
ReplyDeleteHapy burthday norm even tho i dont see whats so grate abowt reeding
ReplyDeleteThey say it's your birthday.....happy birthday to you.
ReplyDelete--Paul McCartney
Happy Birthday Norm! So glad to have found your book club. May the warm koala of happiness travel with you on this the day of your birth, and since they have such fresh breath, stay with you through out the year. Many happy Returns sir. VincentWaller72
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm! Thanks for your kindness and for being the funniest guy around! Best wishes to you! God bless you. @OnionRollJones
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm! You have created place that is quite worth every minute of my three score and ten I choose to spend here. We have broached many difficult and contentious subjects and always with civility. Thanks for that, and the other, you know, like word stuffleses and thingses. (Can't believe I misplaced that stupid OED...ah, well.)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday from @SlackerSteve!
P.S. Herman says "No Soap Radio!"
Happy Birthday Norm!! And thanks for sharing so much of yourself with "the club".
ReplyDelete@SplatMan22
Norm, I wish you a very happy Birthday! My life is better because of Norm's Book Club. Sincerely may God bless you. @krystalball0
ReplyDeleteHey Norm! You're awesome. We're just nuts about you. Love, Shannon @goatsncrows
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm! Thanks for the book club. @jsammerman
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Norm! You're an inspiration. Thanks for your generosity with your time and spirit. Now, go set some sleep!
ReplyDeleteLove you,
@LisaACOTA
Happy birthday! @applesaucemcgee
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Norm! Thank you for creating such a wonderful environment to discuss literature and life. I appreciate the way you've challenged my intellect and world view. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to so many people. What you've done with the book club is brilliant. Cheers! -Rebecca @puccinigirlnyc
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Norm! You're the best! It's because of you that I've started reading again. And not just my "junk food", but classics, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for beings so kind and generous with your time and for being such an inspiration. Enjoy your big day!
Love,
Traci (@TKSpeedy)
Happy Birthday Norm! I always wanted to belong to a secret club. @nextmalawi
ReplyDeleteNorm, you're a pretty great guy for a Canadian. Get well soon! @Old_Strings
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Norm! Thanks for your book club!
ReplyDeleteHB, NMcD!
ReplyDeleteXO,
S-DMZ
Happy Birthday Sir Norm! You have made Twitter worth it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Norm. Not sure I'm in the right place, but the light was on.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the bits of yourself you generously share.
@PintofStout
I looked Norm up in my OED today. It said: "literary scholar, charming, and a comic genius.". Man that OED gets it right every time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday. -Holly
Happy Birthday Norm!
ReplyDeleteThanks for starting the book club and encouraging me to look up from my work once in awhile and remember to be smart:)
Karla (@songofcharis)
Happy Birthday, Norm!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for starting the book club. I've made some incredible friends(including you) along the way & participated in the most fascinating conversations. You've raised Twitter to a whole new level. Have a great day & get some sleep! We love you.
Andrea (@APearce41)
Happy early birthday, Norm!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your time, insight, and the many hours of interesting discussions. And thanks for creating this forum where I've met so many funny and thoughtful people. It's the best use of Twitter I've yet seen.
@WeinerNotH8r
I've been a huge fan since I saw you on Weekend Update when I was too young to be watching. You're the best!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Norm. I've been a fan for a long time. Thanks for all the years of entertainment, and thanks for making twitter interesting. Hope you have many more.
ReplyDeleteCraig(cmg0902)
Happy Birthday Norm! We're both Libras (whatever that means). Even those of us that just follow and don't chime in are actually experiencing quite a bit. I feel like I'm getting more smarter every day! Lisa @somedevil888
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm,
ReplyDeleteHope you like crap!
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Alan (@PikesvilleAl)
Happy birthday Norm. Get some rest, and as a birthday gift to yourself write some more.
ReplyDeleteDavid (@dlinke01)
Happy Birthday Norm. From humble, Canadian, pig farming origins came a twitter literary giant! I really appreciate your time and effort. Thanks. From @Shannon_R_Terry
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Norm. I'm so grateful for being a part of this amazing group you've created. You, along with so many of your incredibly intelligent posters, have taught me volumes, and you as a person have cheered me up without fail for a couple of decades. I hope this birthday is as amazing as you are. You deserve it! And in the off chance you remember when I went to see the Sports Show pilot taping, I'm still waiting for our putt-off. Mini-golf's on me. Consider it a birthday gift.
ReplyDeleteMichelle @missmichelleho
Sweet Jesus, I had to figure out how to use Twitter and now this stuff?
ReplyDeleteYou better be having the best birthday--ever. Easy on the poutine though; I'm pretty sure the gravy is flammable.
-Jane Doe
Oh, and Norm...with all of this anonymous birthday wishes, it's like a birthday card on a gloryhole wall.
ReplyDeleteI guess that's better than a cake from one.
-Jane Doe (again)
Happy Birthday, Norm! What a gift you've given the twitterati with your book club and its prolific musings. I've been a big fan of your humor for a long time now, and to see the literary, analytical side that you manifest through the Club is a hugely rewarding treat. Thanks for the time you put into it. Here's hoping you have a fantastic birthday, and a kick-butt year ahead.
ReplyDeletePat McDougall (@mousetrap)
Merry Christmas Norm!
ReplyDeleteNorm, It may've been a simple act for you, but I'll never forget you hooking me up with those tickets and taking the time out to hang out a bit. The absolute coolest. I hope you have a fun and restful birthday (if those two things can coexist).
ReplyDelete-Daniel (@Daniel_M_Wilkes)
@daniel_m_wilkes
Norm,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your willingness to share your thoughts and knowledge. The world is a better place because you are here. Happy Birthday!!
@nrvmatt
Matt
thank you, norm, for taking the time to reach out to so many. i'm so glad to have found your book club and you :) have the happiest birthday ever!
ReplyDeleteBy the way....one of my favorite snl skits was norm as a contestant on the Religious Quiz Show......"Praise the God"
ReplyDeleteHow did I have fun when I was young
ReplyDeleteThe morning starts with a good breakfast
Each day
The sun climbing over the black walnut trees
This way
The shadows pull back from the pond
So quick
The birds gather round the plants
Real thick
The dear move to the meadow
Down below
As the fox tracts the squirrel
With mate in tow
The geese try to land from
Up high
As the clouds in the sky
Race by
The neighbors dog yelps
From being stung
How did I have fun when
I was young
This club has been a gift to all of us, and I hope to you as well. Thank you. Now go eat cake.
ReplyDeleteBonne anniversaire, mon ami. @Jill_Stanley
Hey handsome,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on yet another successful trip around the sun! May you have many many more!! xoxo
Much love & respect,
Serah Engles (aka: Serah516)
What really counts more the birth or the conception? Happy delivery day for however many scores and whatever it may be.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you know the good influence the club has, but it do have, quite a bit!
Rick LaBanca (@slartibartphast)
Happy birthday, Norm. I've been a fan for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteHi Norm,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Thanks for showing me new things! The book club is neato.
xox
- Charmaine
Happy Birthday. Your fight with the Baldwin was one of the best/strangest things to ever happen on twitter. Many thanks. @SLenzen
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Norm, and thanks for the bookclub - a strange and lovely group of people you've brought together
ReplyDeleteHi Norm... Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteThe time you give to interact with all of these interesting people is pretty amazing.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
-Elizabeth
The last three books I read before NormsBookClub were by Chelsea Handler, Vonnegut and Chelsea Handler again. Do you see what you've done?
ReplyDeleteHere's to Norm MacDonald on his special day, Cheers!
Since I'm not limited to 140 characters, I'll say it again, "Happy Birthday Norm!"
Happy Birthday Norm! I hope you have a nice day and a sleep filled night. <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for starting a fun Twitter book club.
Every once in a while I think of Chairman of the BORED, and laugh. Thanks for all the fun.
Happy Birthday, Normmy...Katy said it best(as usual) thanks for your time and for the Bookclub,it's a blast to share ideas with such great people. I've met some new friends ...Thanks again, Norm
ReplyDelete@rahdoo (Gary)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORM YOU GORGEOUS BEING ..BIG LOVE TO YOU ALL THE WAY FROM DONEGAL
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday.
ReplyDelete(to you)
Happy Birthday, Norm! Thanks for starting such a cool club. It makes me so happy...and literate! haha Hope you have a wonderful day and year :)
ReplyDeleteKaren (@IntoTheClouds11)
Best Wishes Norm! Heres something for you from the Grot Shop made with fridge magnets:
ReplyDeleteAs the muses' summer song softly wanes
And shadows wax north from a low'ring sun;
The ripe hubris of fall's hope time profanes
With aspect's debris to reflect upon.
Resolve with grace the shorter days ahead
And mourn the short teeth you can't remember;
Of pillow's remits to punch your ghost's stead
Beyond equinox's cold Sept-ember.
"I've died a thousand times, so it's easy."
"If you've seen one sunset you've seen 'em all."
Meaning of Life: "be...alive;" -O.E.D.
"Cheat Life?!--Die on the vine before you fall!"
Not fallow for ever cursing the dun;
But follow because the light's always on.
-@jon_severino
Happy Birthday you old chunk of coal.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Norm. Not sure if this is a good thing or kind of sad but my life has vastly improved since the beginning of the book club. Thanks again Norm.
ReplyDelete- @tomhan
Happy belated birthday from Detroit Norm! I understand you were born somewhere across the river. My brother-in-law is Canadian, so I speak the language, eh? Let me know if you ever feel like speaking Canadian for old times' sake you hoser.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes, -Jim
P.S. The club is great!
Happy birthday to a man with the grace of a swan, the wisdom of an owl, and the eyes of an eagle. We love you Norm!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm! I hope all of your wildest dreams come true. Your comedy has been a big influence on my comedy and for that, i thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm. With this club you've reawakened an interest in literature and reinvented twitter while you're at it. Hope you have a great year.
ReplyDeleteEamon
Happy Birthday Norm - you've resurrected by ambitions to be learned. Loving Faulkner.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Norm, to one of the most thoughtful and intelligent men in the public eye. You're a good man Norm and I wish there were more like you.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Steve_TM
happy belated birthday Norm
ReplyDeleteenjoyed your comedy for a long time
and now i appreciate your openness on twitter