Tattoos are a fascinating and never-ending topic of conversation. Here are 10 incredible and surprising quotations from world famous people about this fabulous subject.

The debate for and against doctor’s excuses

Often times, I had to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whenever I have the luxury of time to rest, my first refuge was always a DVD. Corporate life was really tiring, very stressful but at the midst of it all, I was also bored. I had to do the same things everyday. Truthfully, I could do my daily tasks with my eyes closed and my mind drifting off to sleep.

Some people appreciate a bit of naughtiness in their lives-nothing too overly dirty, but something a wee bit risqu that makes them smile. For them, video ecards are just what the doctor ordered. Hysterical, irreverent, and sometimes just plain bizarre, there are some to really tickle your inner playboy (or girl!)

The incredibly beautiful Save Mart Center located at Fresno State University, is home to concerts, family shows, and most importantly, sporting events. And in Fresno, sports are a great big deal. While you visit Fresno during your vacation, you'll never forgive yourself if you don't make time to take in an event. You have quite a few options to choose from for your spectator enjoyment. It could be basketball, played only the way the Fresno Bulldogs play the game, Fresno Falcons hockey, or you could head over to the Grizzlies Stadium to watch some major league baseball. Football is a favorite pastime in Fresno too; the Bulldog football team has been making quite a name for itself in recent years.

The ideal vacation getaway is one where there are thousands of activities from every aspect imaginable, including the ethnicity. No one wants a vacation full of meals at the same types of restaurants. The same holds true with activities. While the beach may be fun, no one wants to sit on the beach for two weeks straight without a break. They want variety. Finally, who would look forward to the same sports bar every night for after hour's entertainment? People want variety, and that is what they get in the San Jose California nightlife.

Detroit Michigan has long been thought of as a city of nightlife. This is mostly because of the legendary status of Motown, the birth of the musical era that would inevitably change the musical world, as we know it. Today, the lights never go out in downtown Detroit and it has become one of the most popular, as well as the most varied, of nightlife spots in the United States. The city literally has hundreds of popular clubs and bars that people travel hundreds of miles to visit, and in some cases thousands.

My lifestyle is very busy. Chances are, yours is too. I do keep a day planner and I keep important anniversaries, birthdays, etc. in it, and, when time allows, I run to the greeting card shop and try to find the most hilarious memorable card.

When it comes to humor, what rules? You might be surprised that more people view newspaper and Internet cartoons than all the funny movies, sitcoms, late night shows, and stand-up comedians put together.

Memories are nice. Especially thinking back to being a toddler, and, yes, I do remember, and watching Popeye on television. Nothing could take me away from Popeye.

We are a visual species We react to what we see. And to a lesser degree, we are auditory. We also react to sound

Since we were babies, we loved to watch things. We were visual and continue to be. We react to what we see. And to a lesser degree, we are auditory. Sounds can cause a reaction as well as sight. Cartoonists are aware of this and have to work harder than an actor or comedian to get your attention.

If you find it strange that a cartoonist would be writing a semi-serious article about law and lawyers, please allow me to explain, or lead the witness if I may. In some ways, I have carte blanche to do so.

As one who is into cow collectibles, clothes, and such, I humbly believe the cow to be the funniest (and possibly the most spiritual animal on the planet...and no, I have no Hindu roots). I just love the cow. Though this may be hard for some city-dwellers to fathom, I can assure you Mississippians and other inhabitants of the southeastern states were laughing at cows long before The Far Side was a twinkle in Gary Larson's eye.

Cartoonist Rick London's website Londons Times Cartoons contains thousands of cartoon animal images, but none is more popular and funny than the aardvark. Aardvark Dentistry is the name of one of their most classic favorites and the cartoonist has decided to do a little research on the aardvark. This is the fascinating information he found. If you are looking for aardvarks, you need to go south of the Sahara Desert in Africa. "Earth Pig" is what the Africans call them, and, in fact, the name ardvark means "earth pig". So, makes sense to me. Their body somewhat resembles a pig which probably has a lot to do with that. But why they call them earth pigs, since regular pigs do not fly (to my knowledge) is beyond me. Their tails resemble a kangaroo's and ears like a rabbit. Aardvarks hibernate during daytime.

I used to joke that the OB/GYN told my mom, "It's a Realtor" when I was born. My parents owned a very old real estate stable family real estate company and were from a generation where, if and when an offspring arrived, especially a male, they were born to be bred.that is, bred into the family business, or made to be the future superstar salesman. I let them down.

The maternity nurse's aid held me in front of my mom in the hospital bed. I'd just entered this world not more than a few hours earlier. It was 1954. "Congratulations, Ms. London," I used to joke that the OB/GYN told my mom, "It's a Realtor". My parents owned a very old real estate stable family real estate company and were from a generation where, if and when an offspring arrived, especially a male, they were born to be bred.that is, bred into the family business, or made to be the prodigal son who as wrong even when he was right. Until this day, at age 53, I still get the feeling I do nothing right. And I may be right.

I doubt a day does not go by that I'm not asked, "Rick, why so many products, why so many stores? (We have 9 stores). There are a number of answers to that question, but I will start with the obvious.

Londons Times Cartoons founder, Rick London, like many other creative souls such as Elvis, John Grisham, William Faulkner, B.B. King and many others, was born and raised in rural Mississippi. His early formal education surely did not teach him what he knows today. When we met, he was not yet a cartoonist, but a well-known playright and businessman, living inside the beltway, who had founded an interesting bus tour business in in the late 1980's. I was just beginning my writing career at the time, and he was getting major media coverage worldwide so I stood in line for an interview. He made time for me on the same day he made time for "Inside Edition", then hosted by Bill O'Reilly. Rick was and is a gentleman.

If I told you who I thought was my favorite cartoonist, you would, probably, in turn, tell me who is yours. And it woud be different. What I'm writing about is not favorite, but most popular, most viewed worldwide. I checked some analytical sites such as Alexa and others and found some good facts. Rick London is wining the race, but not by a long-shot. He is known for his surprises, so never say never, that he might fall into second. He has many creative tricks up his sleeve.

When in the mood, I can talk about my favorite Far Sides all night, Only several humorists influenced me greatly before Londons Times Cartoons became my pet prroject. Others who influenced me a great deal were the original cast members of Saturday Night Live, a former roommie in New York, Patrick Weathers (who also was a featured performer on SNL in the early 1980's) Steven Wright, Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, Jack Benny, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Lucy, Rowan & Martin, Peter Sellers, and and I'm sure I could name a hundred more if I had time. One other cartoonist was the late great Charles Schulz, and they all influenced me in a different way.