Happy Birthday Richard - The Big Birthday Activity Book: (Personalized Children's Activity Book)

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To our esteemed colleague, Richard, may your birthday be the start of a year that brings you closer to your dreams. Read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to get more information and learn how to set up your preferences. Somewhat ashamed, all I could think to say was to thank him for all he's done and inspired, and to ask for a photo with him.

Whether it’s for you, your Nan, your sports coach or your kitty… we have a rendition of happy birthday for one and all. Finally, I made progress: by the end of the night she took some pity on me and pulled me aside into a quiet corner and explained that there wouldn't be any group meetings.

I still can't believe that I made it happen - and it goes to show how much is possible when you put determination and effort into making something happen. At the time, I was working for the UK Consulate in San Francisco covering the entire West Coast region. We exchanged a few words - I don't even remember what was said - took some photos, and he was whisked off into his car and away from the venue. The day proceeded as these things normally do: business receptions, talks, happy hours, and VIP meet and greets.You can dance the night away with the Jive Blues, Jazz or Reggae birthday songs, or get sweaty with screaching Metal and fingers-up Punk. But if I stood at the end of this long hallway where no one else was, next to the exit door, she would make sure he was lined up to see me while hurrying down that hallway. But just then, as Richard was halfway out the door, he turned just slightly and with his body shielding the movement, gave me a wink and a subtle 'come here' wave of the finger. Sure enough, a few minutes later her and a few other PR reps came barreling through the crowd at high speed and down the exit hallway. Here's to all the lives you've changed in the last 73 years and all those that will be changed in the future thanks to you being on the planet.

Just as Richard slipped out the door with security blocking anyone else from following, she just yelled 'GO! It's like the universe conspired to make your business journey as thrilling as a Hollywood blockbuster. But every 30 minutes or so I made sure to check in with the PR woman and pitched the idea of doing a group photo with the UK government staff and Richard. I figured it was such a long shot to even get a group photo with him, I hadn't ever planned out what I would say if I actually got the chance to meet him.Congratulations on finding Sing Me Happy Birthday Richard; the most wonderful album of birthday songs ever released. As might be expected, the PR woman didn't think that was as great of an idea as I did and she naturally blew me off.