Noel Coward A Life in Quotes December 1999 marks the 100th anniversary of Noel Coward's birth: this attractively-designed book tells the story of his life in his own words - and Noel Coward used words in a way that only Oscar Wilde can rival. The witticisms and truthful insights cascaded from him throughout his life, in his plays, musicals, and his own diaries and speeches... more ». Barry Day, with the full co-operation of the Noel Coward estate, has gathered together the best of Coward's wit and wisdom, and linked them together to tell the story of his life. The book is illustrated with cartoons and caricatures of Coward.« less