Tag: humor
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MR. VORACIOUS
He decided: from now on, whatever it was, he was going to do it voraciously. That’s what they said about all these successful people: Musk and Jobs and Bezos, they were obsessives and workaholics. Work hard, play hard. That was how to get ahead. So he would work longer hours and stop taking breaks and…
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WITH ALL DUE RESPECT
‘I beg your pardon?’ I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard. Who did this impertinent little person think they were? ‘I was just wondering if it wasn’t best to just admit we got it wrong?’ ‘Who are you?’ ‘Erm, I’m Nigel Billingsworth.’ I waited for him to say more. ‘Public Relations Assistant.’ Another pause. ‘Culture…
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THE BRIDE’S PARENTS
Agnes was getting all the sympathy. Each friend that popped round to see her with flowers and fruit and chocolates gave Archie the same look – a shake of the head, a sigh and raised eyebrows. True, Agnes had her ankle strapped up and needed crutches to get around (although Archie was sure she was…
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THE ROAR OF THE CROWD
Hushed anticipation. He lined up the free-kick. This was it. His chance. He pictured it in his mind. The flight the ball would take as it left his foot. The swerve and arc that would send it right into the top corner of the goal. The net billowing and straining to contain the power. A…
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THE TRITE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS
10.57 – Pitch Meeting. Christmas Marketing Strategy for a leading supermarket. ‘Right, let’s hear your ideas.’ ‘A time to be with loved ones, especially this year.’ ‘A bit obvious.’ ‘Great food. Good times.’ ‘Very trite.’ ”Helping You Save Their Christmas’. You know, the parents are superheroes saving it for the kids.’ ‘Stealing Santa’s thunder a…
Iain Kelly 