A Riddle

By mementomori on June 11, 2007.

What's the difference between a plastic surgeon and an oncologist?

A plastic surgeon says, "I guarantee I can make you younger."

An oncologist says, "I can't make you any younger, but I will try like hell to make you older."

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Greetings!

Beautifully summed up....

-Katrina

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