We all have birthdays and the older we get, the quicker they seem to come around. So why not make the most of them? Despite the dodgy knitted cardi from your gran, the boring boat card fromyour uncle and reduced sale items from your dotty aunt, your birthday should be a day to remember. On the bright side, at least you've got a valid excuse for any wild and drunken behaviour. AUTHORS Mike Haskins is a comedy writer for TV and radio. He has written for Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg, Alistair McGowan, Monkey Dust, Smack the Pony, Punt and Dennis' It's Been a Bad Week and Dead Ringers and has worked closely with Griff Rhys Jones on Smith and Jones, amongst others. Clive Whichelow is a journalist and comedy writer. He has written for Rory Bremner, Jonathan Ross, Spitting Image and many others as well as for The Mail on Sunday, the Daily Express and the Daily Mirror. SELLING POINTS * A perfect gift for anyone celebrating a birthday. * Part of our 'So You're series which has sold in excess of 130,000 copies. ILLUSTRATIONS Drawings by Andy Hammond. *