Be able to blow out a dinner candle without sending wax flying across the table.

Play more than one game at a time. This is a painless way to learn how to do many things at once.

Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.

An ounce of sequins can be worth a pound of home cooking.

Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.

Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.

Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.