Thank God someone has finally said it all … in a language that any idiot can understand. This world has been crying for a book of this kind, and you did it. … What a contribution you have made.

— Lou Eckstein

I just finished ‘Number One’ yesterday, and it will surely go down as a contemporary masterpiece. When the successors to our civilization are sifting through the ruins 1000 years from now, they will surely come across a copy of ‘Number One.’ I can imagine their bewilderment about how our civilization got so screwed up when so many of the answers were stated so simply in your fine book.

— William B. Stephenson

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— Mrs. Raymond G. Vinton

I believe this to be the most outstanding book I have ever had the pleasure to read, and have purchased eight copies … to give to friends and employees.

— Stan Holmes

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— Jenny Mae Murphy

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— Herbin C. Packard

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— Mary Ann Montgomery

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— Ray York

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— Alice Richards Sorbo

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— Tony Nardozza

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— Nanci Anthony

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— Mary Ann Matochak

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— Robert W. Harling-Laukant

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— Lynn Tijerina

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— Will Barkley

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— Bonnie Staas

Your book has become a guideline of my life, a shaper of my destiny. I thank you with all my heart for sharing your hard-earned wisdom.

— Venda Jezbera

You’re my choice [for] ‘Pulitzer Prize.’ No person or material has had this type of impact on my life ever before.

— Richard D. Hamilton

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— Sondra Murray

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— Ann Clifton

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— Rosemary Sweeney

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— Gary Stalick

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— Frank P. Lacey

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— Gary Branding

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— Anne Taylor

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— N. Kinh Doanh

I’ll not attempt to express the impact of your two books on my life. Suffice it to say I am excited at the changes your books helped bring to my business and personal life.

— Max Smith

I have just bought and read your book, Looking Out for #1. You are a very brilliant man. … Thank you for writing.

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— Dr. Phyllis I. Danielson

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— Charles E. DeVaul

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— Donna Corne

I have just finished Looking Out for #1 and felt compelled to drop you a note to thank you for the thoughts and philosophies you have so clearly stated. … Your first book made some very positive contributions toward our attitudes toward living, and I’m confident that this one will have even more impact.

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— Flo Jolley

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— Robin Murillo

I heard your interview on KABC, then read every word of ‘#1,’ and just had to write you a note to say THANK YOU for those well-spent hours. … Your ideas have given me courage for my convictions.

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— Dorene L. Lewis

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— Lucille Bocchicchio

Wish I had studied your book years ago. … Congratulations.

– Richard O. Arther

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– Marylin Pike

Enjoyed both your books. Please keep writing!!!!!

– Cecilia Friedman

It is one of the best books I’ve read in years. Thanks for all the wonderful advice.

– Faye Barnes

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– A. Gluskin

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– A. Jane Carpenter

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– Violeta Thomas

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– Ellen I. Marsh

Looking Out for #1 is by far the best achievement of self-help I’ve read so far. You are truly tough, but a great person who displays such humor! … it’s remarkable how it’s affected me. … Bravo and thanks on behalf of many of my friends, too!

– Miss G. Domont

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– Howard Haas