My submission for Oddest Quote of the Day

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Sometimes I honestly think that I was dropped as a child. I have no idea where some of the things that come out of my mouth come from. No idea at all.

In a story on email etiquette in today’s Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

“Mom and dad taught us how to behave. They taught us not to go up to a random person and lick them. But no one taught us e-mail etiquette,” said Peter Shankman, chief executive of New York marketing firm The Geek Factory Inc.

“Go up to a random person and lick them?”

OK then. Happy Monday.

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  • Sara Floor Miller says:

    So amazing Peter & Meagan! Talk about getting into the holiday spirit. Congrats everyone!

  • Sara Floor Miller says:

    So amazing Peter & Meagan! Talk about getting into the holiday spirit. Congrats everyone!

  • Lscully says:

    You go boy! Now that’s the Christmas spirit!!!!

  • Lscully says:

    You go boy! Now that’s the Christmas spirit!!!!

  • You’re such an inspiration, Peter! I hope to be in the same position to do this someday as well!

  • You’re such an inspiration, Peter! I hope to be in the same position to do this someday as well!

  • Chinarider says:

    You’ve done more than many, many people who are in the same position. Shabbat shalom & happy chanukah!

  • Chinarider says:

    You’ve done more than many, many people who are in the same position. Shabbat shalom & happy chanukah!

  • Jill Steinberg says:

    Peter… This is what the spirit of the holidays are all about… Paying it forward.. Your generosity brought tears to my eyes…

  • Jill Steinberg says:

    Peter… This is what the spirit of the holidays are all about… Paying it forward.. Your generosity brought tears to my eyes…

  • John Kieran says:

    You’re a good man, Charlie Brown!

  • John Kieran says:

    You’re a good man, Charlie Brown!

  • You are a terrific human being! The airlines should help you out. Imagine the goodwill they could help you spread.

  • You are a terrific human being! The airlines should help you out. Imagine the goodwill they could help you spread.

  • Lindsey Wolko says:

    I feel like I’m reading an extension of It’s a Wonderful Life. What a great way to start the holiday season. Clarence would be proud of you!

  • Lindsey Wolko says:

    I feel like I’m reading an extension of It’s a Wonderful Life. What a great way to start the holiday season. Clarence would be proud of you!

  • KenH says:

    You seriously Rock! Great job in paying it forward.

  • KenH says:

    You seriously Rock! Great job in paying it forward.

  • Heather says:

    Sitting here crying reading this. Thank you for being an amazing person, Peter. So blessed to know you and count you as a friend. And I’m so happy these folks will get to be with their loved ones. You’re a good egg.

  • Heather says:

    Sitting here crying reading this. Thank you for being an amazing person, Peter. So blessed to know you and count you as a friend. And I’m so happy these folks will get to be with their loved ones. You’re a good egg.

  • Deb Denker says:

    Nicely done, Peter. Your generousity and innovation in giving is really heart warming. I’ve admired your work (love your book) for a while. Your energy and zest for life is inspiring. Here’s hoping you experience a wonderful and blessed holiday season.

  • Deb Denker says:

    Nicely done, Peter. Your generousity and innovation in giving is really heart warming. I’ve admired your work (love your book) for a while. Your energy and zest for life is inspiring. Here’s hoping you experience a wonderful and blessed holiday season.

  • Jason Gerdon says:

    Peter, hit me up. I’ve got some Southwest Airlines miles I can kick in to this project to help get someone home.

  • Jason Gerdon says:

    Peter, hit me up. I’ve got some Southwest Airlines miles I can kick in to this project to help get someone home.

  • Shawna says:

    Such a beautiful idea. I’m so glad you could help 4 families have an amazing holiday. I hope others pick up your challenge.

  • Shawna says:

    Such a beautiful idea. I’m so glad you could help 4 families have an amazing holiday. I hope others pick up your challenge.

  • Sadiqah Keys says:

    I don’t know you or the people who were selected, but I do know God has blessed all of you. Even though we weren’t selected, I am very happy for them and grateful for your generosity. I love you all!

  • Sadiqah Keys says:

    I don’t know you or the people who were selected, but I do know God has blessed all of you. Even though we weren’t selected, I am very happy for them and grateful for your generosity. I love you all!

  • Jasmine C. Trillos-Decarie says:

    Well done Peter. As always, so proud to call you my friend.

  • Jasmine C. Trillos-Decarie says:

    Well done Peter. As always, so proud to call you my friend.

  • I love the motto, I cannot do everything, but I can do something. You (and so many others, including myself), are blessed. We are blessed to be a blessing and our lives will continue to be blessed only if we continue to give away our blessing to others. The world of the generous gets larger and larger but the world of the stingy, smaller. I am so excited for these four people and everyone that will get to see them. It is more than 4 people whose lives have been altered this Christmas, not even just their families and friends…but hopefully everyone who took part in this contest in some way.
    wonderful x

  • I love the motto, I cannot do everything, but I can do something. You (and so many others, including myself), are blessed. We are blessed to be a blessing and our lives will continue to be blessed only if we continue to give away our blessing to others. The world of the generous gets larger and larger but the world of the stingy, smaller. I am so excited for these four people and everyone that will get to see them. It is more than 4 people whose lives have been altered this Christmas, not even just their families and friends…but hopefully everyone who took part in this contest in some way.
    wonderful x

  • wifey says:

    <3 amazing. just amazing.

  • wifey says:

    <3 amazing. just amazing.

  • Kimmy Zearley says:

    peter you are so amazing thank you so much I am tears..I love you all from the bottom of my heart. thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you…

  • Kimmy Zearley says:

    peter you are so amazing thank you so much I am tears..I love you all from the bottom of my heart. thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you…

  • 05girl says:

    Wow! All I can say is thank you thank you thank you! We are honored you selected us. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

  • 05girl says:

    Wow! All I can say is thank you thank you thank you! We are honored you selected us. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

  • Mary says:

    Even though I didnt win, Im happy there are others out there who get to see their families for Christmas. Thank you for giving us hope Peter.

  • Mary says:

    Even though I didnt win, Im happy there are others out there who get to see their families for Christmas. Thank you for giving us hope Peter.

  • Barb says:

    What a great way to celebrate the holidays and a wonderful spirit of giving! So thankful to always be able to spend the holidays with my own family! I can’t imagine trying to judge this kind of contest. Thank you for sharing!

  • Barb says:

    What a great way to celebrate the holidays and a wonderful spirit of giving! So thankful to always be able to spend the holidays with my own family! I can’t imagine trying to judge this kind of contest. Thank you for sharing!

  • Peter – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – you are a class act. This blessing you gave to a few will inspire others to pay it forward not just this holiday season but beyond. Amazing!

  • Peter – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – you are a class act. This blessing you gave to a few will inspire others to pay it forward not just this holiday season but beyond. Amazing!

  • cinzia fiaccadori says:

    Y’re amazing, As a follower I read it and today I report this on my blog in Italy

    http://eidoslaforzadelleidee.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/do-you-want-to-go-home-for-the-holidays-this-year/

  • cinzia fiaccadori says:

    Y’re amazing, As a follower I read it and today I report this on my blog in Italy

    http://eidoslaforzadelleidee.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/do-you-want-to-go-home-for-the-holidays-this-year/

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