Speak!: The Best Quips, Quotes, and Anecdotes for Dog Lovers

This humorous and heartwarming collection of bon mots, memorable quips, and touching stories looks at man's best friend through the words of celebrities, historical figures, and politicians who all share one thing in common: They're head-over-heels in love with their dogs. From Franz Kafka to Dave Barry, Abraham Lincoln to Picasso, Sir Isaac Newton to David Letterman, Speak! brings together authors, performers, philosophers, and presidents to sing the praises of their beloved canine companions.

"I can train any dog in five minutes. It's training the owner that takes longer."--Barbara Woodhouse

"Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses."--Elizabeth Taylor

"What dogs? These are my children, little people with fur who make my heart open a little wider."--Oprah Winfrey

Organized in a way that will be meaningful to any dog owner, Speak! covers all aspects of the life we share with our canines, and the special place they have in our hearts.