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Waiting for 2000
Inspired by and reminiscent of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist stage play “Waiting for Godot,” this Y2K theater comedy satirizes the frivolous extravagance of the mega-rich.
Bob’s Billionaire Boat boasts the world’s 2,000 richest people on it, and will enable them to celebrate the arrival of the year 2000 twice in a row by crossing the International Dateline on New Year's Eve 1999. The co-captains of the boat — two regular guys — keep themselves amused with endlessly silly banter while occasionally debating whether the whole thing is just a fictional stage play.
Meanwhile, two Wall Street traders who are bitter about missing the wealth cutoff for the billionaire cruise are determined to blow up the boat and thereby become the two richest people on earth.
This 25,000-word satire offers the ultimate experience of comical absurdism, with fun philosophical musings about everything and nothing, as the zaniest billionaires ever to gather on a single vessel prove that there's still plenty to complain about at the top.
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Bob’s Billionaire Boat boasts the world’s 2,000 richest people on it, and will enable them to celebrate the arrival of the year 2000 twice in a row by crossing the International Dateline on New Year's Eve 1999. The co-captains of the boat — two regular guys — keep themselves amused with endlessly silly banter while occasionally debating whether the whole thing is just a fictional stage play.
Meanwhile, two Wall Street traders who are bitter about missing the wealth cutoff for the billionaire cruise are determined to blow up the boat and thereby become the two richest people on earth.
This 25,000-word satire offers the ultimate experience of comical absurdism, with fun philosophical musings about everything and nothing, as the zaniest billionaires ever to gather on a single vessel prove that there's still plenty to complain about at the top.
All purchase links will be posted here:
http://tinyurl.com/WaitingFor2000
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Zack Love
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Zack Love graduated from Harvard College, where he studied mostly literature, psychology, philosophy, and film. After college, he moved to New York City and took a corporate consulting job that had absolutely nothing to do with his studies. The attacks of September 11, 2001 inspired him to write a novelette titled “The Doorman" (http://tinyurl.com/TheDoormanAmazon), and heightened his interest in the Middle East. A decade later, that interest extended to the Syrian Civil war, which provided the backdrop for his latest work. In late 2013, Zack began releasing his unpublished works of fiction and became a full-time author. He has published comedy, psychological and philosophical fiction, and romance. Zack enjoys confining himself to one genre about as much as he likes trying to sum up his existence in one paragraph.
And here's my bio:
Zack Love graduated from Harvard College, where he studied mostly literature, psychology, philosophy, and film. After college, he moved to New York City and took a corporate consulting job that had absolutely nothing to do with his studies. The attacks of September 11, 2001 inspired him to write a novelette titled “The Doorman" (http://tinyurl.com/TheDoormanAmazon), and heightened his interest in the Middle East. A decade later, that interest extended to the Syrian Civil war, which provided the backdrop for his latest work. In late 2013, Zack began releasing his unpublished works of fiction and became a full-time author. He has published comedy, psychological and philosophical fiction, and romance. Zack enjoys confining himself to one genre about as much as he likes trying to sum up his existence in one paragraph.
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December 17, 2014
Waiting for 2000 is a wonderfully witty, and truly absurd, ode to Samuel Beckett's absurdist play, Waiting for Godot. Mr. Love pays careful attention to detail, and manages to pay tribute to Beckett's famous work, while still remaining marvelously original and true to his own voice, no easy feat to accomplish. The dialogue includes just the right amount of repetition and the right rhythm to endow it with authenticity. In fact, the two principal characters, Sam and Al, (names are also cleverly chosen in this story), discuss the fact that they speak to one another in a similar fashion to Vladimir and Estragon. But while there is an appropriate amount of cynicism, and even a dash or two Marxism, there really isn't much of the bleak fatalism that underscores Becket's play. Mr. Love's style is perhaps even more absurd than Bucket's, making Waiting for 2000, a whole lot of intellegent fun. This is comedy for the well-read, which is something that the literary market could stand to have more of.
May 12, 2014
You know those days when you come home from work (Usually on a Monday!) after having a grueling, stressful day? When all you want to do is wind down and relax, but walk through the door only to find that your cat has puked up a fur ball on your brand new area rug and the kids have piled dirty dishes sky high in the sink instead of putting them in the dishwasher? You know that feeling ... you just need a break- an escape from reality! Well, Zack Love's "Waiting for 2000" is DEFINITELY that escape! Zack's stage play takes you aboard a cruise ship on a comedic adventure with a boatful of zany crewmembers and overly eccentric billionaire guests. Throw in a couple of jealous, bumbling Wall Street traders into the mix and more craziness ensues! True to Zack Love's witty writing form, "Waiting for 2000" provides you with lots of laughs and head shaking theatrical moments that will undoubtedly make your bad day so much better!
May 14, 2014
Waiting For 2000 is another hilarious story from Zack Love. I can't tell you how many times I laughed reading this play. There are some great characters, from the co-captains Al and Sam, to the billionaires Mr. Ching, Little Blue, and French fashion designers Paula and Dana. There is never a dull moment in this story. If you've read any of Zack Love's other work it has that clever and funny writing style that he's so great at. If you're looking a fun read, check out Waiting For 2000 by Zack Love.
May 19, 2014
Get in a time machine and join the play!
Zack Love has hit a home run yet again I say!
Happy New Year! Firecrackers and fireworks,
Waiting for 2000 gives me belly laughs that simply burst!
Two commas, three commas. Which is the zone?
How do I get there? By how much you own!
Better toothpicks will make you rich,
Gold and silver may do the trick.
Dot.com, domain name,
Pick the right one or you aren’t in the fame game.
Little Blue with dolphins too,
What time is it, autographs for you.
The queer queen-kings of cool clothing,
Waterbed on water, vomit. Ugh! Revolting.
Every other minute billionaire demands,
Without a care of other people’s plans.
Meshugass, neurosis, craziness, up to no good,
Intercom announcement, Al is understood!
Live your life, it’s the only one you’ve got.
Don’t wish to be someone else, they could be worse off.
Knowing little random details, omniscience right?
Disclosure no problem, it was written by the playwright.
Celebrate two New Year’s all in one night,
International Dateline is it in sight.
Make it into history while amusing aloud,
Passengers, confusion, speculation about.
Vain, self-centered assumed money could buy,
Experience simple realities, just give it a try.
A trader who’s a traitor, punny expression.
Few hundred million dollars short for an invitation.
Consequence of time’s passage: the story unfolds.
Life happens, life changes, stories to be told.
Events are special to everyone regardless of social standing,
Money may bring privilege but doesn’t make it more fulfilling.
Bob’s VIP bathroom has a funny password.
Godot leaves secret message, robotic voice heard?
Y2K compliant, will it work after the date,
Wealth and genius can’t guarantee our fate.
History repeats itself, so the saying goes.
Same actions, same words, living life new to old.
Simplicity is sometimes what’s best,
Life is too short to worry and get stressed.
Perfumes, pits, simple height clearance,
Little things really do make all the difference.
Does money breed arrogance?
Without money…… mean no existence?
Does she look like she’s from where?
Does she sound like she’s from there?
Lottery pools and losses too,
Just how much is too much to lose?
Talk resolutions and procrastination,
Binoculars, barges, paid Wiggles – detonation!
Push-ups and singing romance to me?
Is there a special meaning I should see?
Burglar tourism, you say what is that?
“One Click” “Waiting for 2000” is where it’s at!
Do they make the second New Year’s celebratory line?
I can’t say because you will have to go get yours online!
Way to go Zack! Another comedy hit!
Give yourself a pat on the back you deserve every bit!
Zack Love has hit a home run yet again I say!
Happy New Year! Firecrackers and fireworks,
Waiting for 2000 gives me belly laughs that simply burst!
Two commas, three commas. Which is the zone?
How do I get there? By how much you own!
Better toothpicks will make you rich,
Gold and silver may do the trick.
Dot.com, domain name,
Pick the right one or you aren’t in the fame game.
Little Blue with dolphins too,
What time is it, autographs for you.
The queer queen-kings of cool clothing,
Waterbed on water, vomit. Ugh! Revolting.
Every other minute billionaire demands,
Without a care of other people’s plans.
Meshugass, neurosis, craziness, up to no good,
Intercom announcement, Al is understood!
Live your life, it’s the only one you’ve got.
Don’t wish to be someone else, they could be worse off.
Knowing little random details, omniscience right?
Disclosure no problem, it was written by the playwright.
Celebrate two New Year’s all in one night,
International Dateline is it in sight.
Make it into history while amusing aloud,
Passengers, confusion, speculation about.
Vain, self-centered assumed money could buy,
Experience simple realities, just give it a try.
A trader who’s a traitor, punny expression.
Few hundred million dollars short for an invitation.
Consequence of time’s passage: the story unfolds.
Life happens, life changes, stories to be told.
Events are special to everyone regardless of social standing,
Money may bring privilege but doesn’t make it more fulfilling.
Bob’s VIP bathroom has a funny password.
Godot leaves secret message, robotic voice heard?
Y2K compliant, will it work after the date,
Wealth and genius can’t guarantee our fate.
History repeats itself, so the saying goes.
Same actions, same words, living life new to old.
Simplicity is sometimes what’s best,
Life is too short to worry and get stressed.
Perfumes, pits, simple height clearance,
Little things really do make all the difference.
Does money breed arrogance?
Without money…… mean no existence?
Does she look like she’s from where?
Does she sound like she’s from there?
Lottery pools and losses too,
Just how much is too much to lose?
Talk resolutions and procrastination,
Binoculars, barges, paid Wiggles – detonation!
Push-ups and singing romance to me?
Is there a special meaning I should see?
Burglar tourism, you say what is that?
“One Click” “Waiting for 2000” is where it’s at!
Do they make the second New Year’s celebratory line?
I can’t say because you will have to go get yours online!
Way to go Zack! Another comedy hit!
Give yourself a pat on the back you deserve every bit!
May 22, 2014
This review is MY opinion of this book. Please read the synopsis and any other reviews before deciding on purchasing this book.
Zack Love took me out of my comfort zone, again. Waiting for 2000 is a play. Al and Sam are the co-captains of Bob's Billionaire Boats. They are taking the 2000 richest people in the world to the International Date Line to celebrate the year 1999 ending a second time. During the trip the guests pop in with their quirkiness. A Chinese man who has gold teeth and uses gold toothpicks, two rich women who are all about voicing their discomfort and of course, Bob. There is a love story, and Al, who although being told he is in a play, doesn't believe he is in a play. So come and sail on Bob's Billionaire Boat and meet the richest people in the world who feel their problems are the most important problems. You might even get a bang out of it.......This play will give you the giggles and make you shake your head as these people come to the captains with their "problems". Does love win? Does Al ever realize he is in a play? Do they celebrate the coming of 2000 twice? One click and find out....
Zack Love took me out of my comfort zone, again. Waiting for 2000 is a play. Al and Sam are the co-captains of Bob's Billionaire Boats. They are taking the 2000 richest people in the world to the International Date Line to celebrate the year 1999 ending a second time. During the trip the guests pop in with their quirkiness. A Chinese man who has gold teeth and uses gold toothpicks, two rich women who are all about voicing their discomfort and of course, Bob. There is a love story, and Al, who although being told he is in a play, doesn't believe he is in a play. So come and sail on Bob's Billionaire Boat and meet the richest people in the world who feel their problems are the most important problems. You might even get a bang out of it.......This play will give you the giggles and make you shake your head as these people come to the captains with their "problems". Does love win? Does Al ever realize he is in a play? Do they celebrate the coming of 2000 twice? One click and find out....
May 27, 2014
If you're looking for an exquisitely fun read, then Waiting for 2000 is the book for you. Set as a play, you are made to feel like you're sitting in the audience, watching the characters perform on stage as the story unfolds.
You are presented with moments of laughter as character after character enters the Captain's cabin, full of quirkiness and demanding a solution to their problems. The witty conversations between the Captains and their overly eccentric billionaire guests will provide more than enough entertainment.
Never a dull moment between Al and Sam, the ship's Captains, their scenes are full of thought provoking conversations, keeping you glued to the page waiting to see what they say next.
Lots of laugh out loud theatrics and Zack Love's clever writing style are the perfect combination to make this a "you better one-click now" comedic adventure.
You are presented with moments of laughter as character after character enters the Captain's cabin, full of quirkiness and demanding a solution to their problems. The witty conversations between the Captains and their overly eccentric billionaire guests will provide more than enough entertainment.
Never a dull moment between Al and Sam, the ship's Captains, their scenes are full of thought provoking conversations, keeping you glued to the page waiting to see what they say next.
Lots of laugh out loud theatrics and Zack Love's clever writing style are the perfect combination to make this a "you better one-click now" comedic adventure.
June 26, 2014
I absolutely love a book that has me thinking about things and laughing all at the same time.
Waiting for 2000 is one of these books. I love that Zack isn’t afraid to write comedy type books and make people smile while he’s doing it.
All of the people on Bob’s ship are just hilariously funny and leave you wondering if most people really are that way. Well rich people that is. Each person on the ship has there own uniqueness about them and there own view of how things should be. This book is a breath of fresh air with all of it’s differences.
I really enjoyed listening to Al and Sam talking about all the passengers and crazy things that keep going on on the ship. It’s a bit wild. But I promise this book will leave you grinning from ear to ear and it’s funniness is just enlightening. As always Zack has given me another book to say I loved and truly enjoyed reading. A must read.
Waiting for 2000 is one of these books. I love that Zack isn’t afraid to write comedy type books and make people smile while he’s doing it.
All of the people on Bob’s ship are just hilariously funny and leave you wondering if most people really are that way. Well rich people that is. Each person on the ship has there own uniqueness about them and there own view of how things should be. This book is a breath of fresh air with all of it’s differences.
I really enjoyed listening to Al and Sam talking about all the passengers and crazy things that keep going on on the ship. It’s a bit wild. But I promise this book will leave you grinning from ear to ear and it’s funniness is just enlightening. As always Zack has given me another book to say I loved and truly enjoyed reading. A must read.
May 16, 2014
Everybody loves a good laugh because life is too stressful. This play was equal parts funny, weird and thought provoking. I say funny because it's just silly that 2000 billionaires are travelling to a different time zone to have another Y2K New Years. Weird because the conversations with a few passengers are quite strange but fitting with the story. Our captains are thought provoking with some pretty serious topics. This would actually make for a fun performance.
May 20, 2014
Again Zack is dosing us in his brilliance.
Im a huge fan and he as yet to disappoint weather it be a short story like his previous work The Doorman or City Solipsism or a longer read like this.He truly is a great author and his passion for his writing is inspiring.
I look forward to more amazing books to come.
Im a huge fan and he as yet to disappoint weather it be a short story like his previous work The Doorman or City Solipsism or a longer read like this.He truly is a great author and his passion for his writing is inspiring.
I look forward to more amazing books to come.
May 11, 2014
Laugh out loud funny.
I would love to see this on a stage!
The writing was excellent. I recommend this to everyone.
One click this story...for this price you would be crazy not too.
Sometimes you need a break from the heart breaks and this is just the thing. Thanks for recharging me Zack!
I would love to see this on a stage!
The writing was excellent. I recommend this to everyone.
One click this story...for this price you would be crazy not too.
Sometimes you need a break from the heart breaks and this is just the thing. Thanks for recharging me Zack!
April 20, 2025
Bizarre, to say the least. Reminded me of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, but with more focus on eccentric side characters. Excellent ending.
November 1, 2014
I'm going to start this by saying I have always had a love hate relationship with theatre so for me reading this was either going to be a huge hit or an epic failure and I can honestly say that I loved it! It had me laughing all the way through and the dialogue between Sam & Al had me in absolute pieces! I loved the wide range of characters and all of their quirks, it made them seem more human! I'm actually a little ashamed to admit that I would have loved to be on that cruise!! I never though in a million years that I would actually enjoy reading this so I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I did in fact enjoy it. If this was made into a play I would go and see it and drag all my family and friends along as well, it is just that funny! It has everything I want in a play and more! Zack has a knack of throwing everything needed into whatever he is writing and then that extra something that you never knew it needed!
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