In his book "A Man of My Words," Richard Lederer gives the reader lots to think about. For a lover of words, this book is like a fresh breeze by the ocean - pushing away the everyday mundane 'stuff' and filling your head with joy.

One of my favorite sections of the book is "The Name is the Game," which contains a quiz that made me giggle. I know that Richard Lederer won't mind a bit if I share this quiz with my readers. Actually, I think he would be thrilled that I am advertising his little volume. Perhaps you will order one on Amazon.com?Focus on famous people. Think of a name that fits the following description: "scarlet clothing fasteners." Hope you guessed Red Buttons! Here are a few more for your enjoyment. Answers are at the end.1. Christmas fruit2. Boyfriend spans3. Toilet confection4. Transport the work space5. Car pursuit6. Valley nearby7. Christmas scaredy cat8. Steal the blackbird9. Male cat on a ship trip10. Male goat quartz11. Toilet crane12. Tiny car operator13. Egyptian ruler's spigot14. Toilet meadows15. Transport the scholarship16. Chromosome slicer17. Talkative fog18. Cabin in the sky19. What fishermen live on20. Stony automobile21. Pop-top collector22. Jewel bargeman23. Steal from the bottom24. Thoughtful conqueror25. She wagers modestly26. Unpedigreed male alley cat27. Toilet agony28. Nail fruit seed29. Stream protectors30. Crimson bones31. Tear ripped32. Solder after Monday33. Crazier chromosome34. Coldest season at the beach35. Tastefully attired forestANSWERS: 1) Halle Berry 2) Beau Bridges 3) John Candy 4) Jim Carrey 5) Chevy Chase 6) Glenn Close 7) Noel Coward 8) Russell Crowe 9) Tom Cruise 10) Billy Crystal 11) John Derek 12) Minnie Driver 13) Farrah Fawcett 14) W.C. Fields 15) Cary Grant 16) Gene Hackman 17) Gabby Hayes 18) Celeste Holm 19) Bob Hope 20) Rock Hudson 21) Tab Hunter 22) ruby Keeler 23) rob Lowe 24) Victor Mature 25) Bette Midler 26) Tom Mix (27) John Payne 28) Brad Pitt 29) Brooke Shields 30) Red Skelton 31) Rip Torn 32) Tuesday Weld 33) Gene Wilder 34) Shelley Winters 35) Natalie WoodBy the way, Richard Lederer is the father of Howard Lederer and Annie Duke - two of the best poker players in the world.IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT DR. SMITH, SHE CAN BE REACHED AT HER EMAIL ADDRESS: JSMITH1313@CFL.RR.COM OR IN CARE OF THIS NEWSPAPER.