As Charles says, 'if you don't get wiser as you get older, then you just got older.' The core of this book is about identifying our mistakes, learning from them and not repeating them. Charles Grodin, avery funny individual who has appeared in movies, tv and radio has asked his friends - from Robert Redford, Paul newman, Shirley Maclaine, Alan Alda, Regis Philbin, and others - to share sometime very revealing memories of their biggest mistakes. Rosie O'Donnell looks back to her college days and her inability to express her love for a close girlfriend. Regis Philbin learned to trust his instincts when his early talk show got cancelled. Irwin Rediener, co-founder of The Childrens Health Fund, examines a near-mistake-how he almost cancelled a trip to see a grown son who died doon after in an accident. Nicholas Perricone shifts his perspective after witnessing the bravery of a young girl during his internship. Senator orrin Hatch considers his vote against making Martin Luther king day a national holiday. And Carol Burnette's hysterical essay explains why meeting Cary Grant turned out to be a big mistake!. Intimate insights into dozens of lives - all in the name of charity.