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The plays and poetry of the Immortal Bard make up a vast repository of wit and wisdom. If there's an occasion that needs commemorating, chances are there are some lines from Shakespeare that will do the job right. Whether you want to craft an elegant toast, lecture, or missive, world-renowned Shakespearean director and teacher Barry Edelstein will help you find the perfect "Bardism" for any occasion.  A wedding vow—"To you I give myself, for I am yours" (As You Like It)  A birthday greeting—to me, fair fried, you can never be old. (Sonnet 104)  Party time!—"Let's mock the midnight bell." (Antony and Cleopatra)