The first SMIRK book was compiled through strategic literary litter lifting of pithy; witty phrases from the funnies, bumper stickers, writings of great authors and relaxed kitchen table conversations. That didn't stop editor Agnes Franz.
She scooped out stuff from wider topics and listed quips, quotes and clichés by chapter headlings. This SMIRK Volume #2 is a tad more savvy. You'll find satire and cynicism more worldly-wise as well as comfy down home smiles here. We looked under the skin of wits and the wise. There are belly laughs along with gentle smiles here.
Studies tell us that folks react favorably when humor smoothes life's abrasions. A smile may not prevent sore feet or wrinkles, but it won' trip you up with frown lines. SMIRK wants you to have fun.
Humor to SMIRK editor Agnes Franz has smoothed a career in advertising and business. She also published a business-to-business newsletter, Classified Communication, addressing small budget advertising, trends in marketing. It was seasoned with relevant quotes and quips, as well.
She wrote and researched Historic Prescott (Arizona), now in its second printing. She has ten years experience as a SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) business counselor.
The first volume of SMIRK boasted over "1450 smiles." Random items were set in a mix of type styles for readers' eye appeal. Franz switched Volume 2 to be more compact and set in a standard book format. She tends to be a bit adventursome in her work—a leftover quality from business experience and word play with professional types. She loves words and is excited by what they can accomplish. Laughter is paramount.
When life is a little crazy and uneasy we sometimes look for JUST a single smile. SMIRK is filled with stuff to help us love life.
You just might find the most delightfully silly, weird, somewhat risqué, or glib stuff in this book. Prepare to laugh, to smile. Each chapter has matrial relating to a particular subject or thought. Let your eyes hop around to the chapters and find your interest of the moment.
You find a medley of quotes, clichés and off-the-top of your head wit and wisdom to put a smile on your face. Give it a chance to amuse and cheer you.
Some quotes here are attributed to their creators; many come from the comics, classic literature, editorials or even bumper stickers. Some remain anonymous because the person who said them was very shy. For example:
What cheese-lover wouldn't trade a kiss for a pound of Swiss?
The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory. —Paul Fix
The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. —Marcus Aurelius
A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after. —Peter DeVries
When she married Mr.Wright she didn't realize that his first name was Always.
Start every day off with a smile and get it over with. —W.C. Fields
I've never been jealous. Not even when my dad finished fifth grade a year before I did. —Jeff Foxworthy
Most sports are just games of indecision: pick up something, put it down, pick it and and put it down. Just decide one or the other, please.
Never invest in any idea you can't illustrate with a crayon. —Peter Lynch
Isn't it wonderful that wrinkles don't hurt?
Table of Contents:
FOOD & DRINK UP FOOLISHNESS & FUN GO AHEAD, LAUGH! HUMAN BEHAVIOR JOBS & BUSINESS MATURITY & LACK OF MEDIA PETS RELATIONSHIPS SPORTS