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Expect the Worst: You Won't Be Disappointed : Pessimistic Thoughts on Life, People, Relationships, Family, Work, Politics, and the State of the World
A collection of pessimistic humor tackles family, money, work, relationships, and the state of the world. Original. $15,000 ad/promo.
- GenresHumor
127 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1992
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Eric Marcus
33 books31 followersEric Marcus is a communications expert who has been communicating with the broad public and specific niche audiences for three decades. His work has ranged from writing consumer-oriented books and developing promotional and informational materials for non-profit and commercial enterprises to production jobs for both documentaries and television network news.
Eric’s ten books include Why Suicide?, What If Someone I Know Is Gay?, and Breaking the Surface, the #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography of Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis. In addition, Eric has written articles and columns for the New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Newsweek, and the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
His many clients have included Waldenbooks, PBS “American Experience,” and Sanky Communications (for which he has worked on development materials for Planned Parenthood NYC, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and MOMA, among others). Most recently, Eric has worked with the family of the late Sir James Goldsmith to create detailed illustrated guides for their two nature reserves and luxury resorts that convey to guests, potential guests, and travel industry experts the essential qualities and features of these remarkable places.
Eric is a former associate producer for ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “CBS This Morning.” For a recent PBS “American Experience” documentary about the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York’s Greenwich Village, Eric wore several hats, including advisor, associate producer, still photographer, and author of the film’s online teaching guide.
In addition to his behind-the-scenes work, Eric also has extensive experience on the other side of the microphone and camera as a spokesman on a range of issues related to his books. He is also a seasoned moderator and conversation facilitator, and in that capacity has worked in both public and private forums for clients ranging from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association to Unilever and the University of South Dakota.
Eric Marcus is a graduate of New York City public schools, after which he attended Vassar College and earned master’s degrees from Columbia University in both journalism and real estate development.
Eric’s ten books include Why Suicide?, What If Someone I Know Is Gay?, and Breaking the Surface, the #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography of Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis. In addition, Eric has written articles and columns for the New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Newsweek, and the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
His many clients have included Waldenbooks, PBS “American Experience,” and Sanky Communications (for which he has worked on development materials for Planned Parenthood NYC, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and MOMA, among others). Most recently, Eric has worked with the family of the late Sir James Goldsmith to create detailed illustrated guides for their two nature reserves and luxury resorts that convey to guests, potential guests, and travel industry experts the essential qualities and features of these remarkable places.
Eric is a former associate producer for ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “CBS This Morning.” For a recent PBS “American Experience” documentary about the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York’s Greenwich Village, Eric wore several hats, including advisor, associate producer, still photographer, and author of the film’s online teaching guide.
In addition to his behind-the-scenes work, Eric also has extensive experience on the other side of the microphone and camera as a spokesman on a range of issues related to his books. He is also a seasoned moderator and conversation facilitator, and in that capacity has worked in both public and private forums for clients ranging from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association to Unilever and the University of South Dakota.
Eric Marcus is a graduate of New York City public schools, after which he attended Vassar College and earned master’s degrees from Columbia University in both journalism and real estate development.
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May 21, 2019
Expect the Worst (You Won't be Disappointed) is a collection of pessimistic quotes to brighten up your day. It covers topics such as life, people, family, relationships, religion, health, aging, politics, and the state of the world. These quotes are all refreshingly honest, albeit rather depressing.
My favourite quotes from each section are as follows:
Life
"One day I sat thinking almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: 'Cheer up, things could get worse.' So I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse." - James Hagerty (1901-1981)
People
"The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he's a baby" - Natalie Wood (1938-1981)
Family
"The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children" - Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
Love, Relationships & Marriage
"It begins with a prince kissing an angel. It ends with a bald-headed man looking across the table at a fat woman." - Author Unknown
God & Religion
"The more you complain, the longer God lets you live" - Lapel button spotted by Carol Day
Health
"It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like." - Jackie Mason
Aging
"One starts to get young at the age of sixty, and then it's too late" - Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Politics
"When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become president; I'm beginning to believe it." -Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
The State of the World
"The world is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel." -Horace Walpole (1717-1797)
Miscellaneous
"Regarding getting sober: The good news is you get your life back. The bad news is you get your life back." - Author Unknown
The Ultimate Pessimist
"A pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good for fear he'll feel worse when he feels better." - Author Uknown
The Optimistic Pessimist
"You can always succeed at giving up." - Bob Uyeda
My favourite quotes from each section are as follows:
Life
"One day I sat thinking almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: 'Cheer up, things could get worse.' So I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse." - James Hagerty (1901-1981)
People
"The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he's a baby" - Natalie Wood (1938-1981)
Family
"The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children" - Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
Love, Relationships & Marriage
"It begins with a prince kissing an angel. It ends with a bald-headed man looking across the table at a fat woman." - Author Unknown
God & Religion
"The more you complain, the longer God lets you live" - Lapel button spotted by Carol Day
Health
"It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like." - Jackie Mason
Aging
"One starts to get young at the age of sixty, and then it's too late" - Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Politics
"When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become president; I'm beginning to believe it." -Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
The State of the World
"The world is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel." -Horace Walpole (1717-1797)
Miscellaneous
"Regarding getting sober: The good news is you get your life back. The bad news is you get your life back." - Author Unknown
The Ultimate Pessimist
"A pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good for fear he'll feel worse when he feels better." - Author Uknown
The Optimistic Pessimist
"You can always succeed at giving up." - Bob Uyeda
July 6, 2012
Well, well, well! Успях да си изровя въпросната книжка, а мислех, че съм я загубила безвъзвратно. Та, това е като наръчник на песимиста, абсолютна необходимост за всеки песимист. Е, и да не сте песимисти, пак можете да се забавлявате с нея.
Животът е по-лесен, отколкото си мислим. Всичко, което трябва да се направи, е да се приеме невъзможното, да се мине без неминуемото и да се изтърпи онова, което е нетърпимо.
Животът е по-лесен, отколкото си мислим. Всичко, което трябва да се направи, е да се приеме невъзможното, да се мине без неминуемото и да се изтърпи онова, което е нетърпимо.
January 20, 2014
Добра книжка. Видях я в книжарницата, мислех че съм я загубил, но е била на предния рафт сред книгите ми. Прочетох я отново и пак се отчаях. Задължително четиво за всеки песимист.
Ако прибереш умиращо от глад куче и започнеш да се грижиш добре за него, то няма да те хапе. В това е осноната разлика между кучето и човека! (Марк Твен)
Ако прибереш умиращо от глад куче и започнеш да се грижиш добре за него, то няма да те хапе. В това е осноната разлика между кучето и човека! (Марк Твен)
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