In this wonderful parody from 1940, W.C. Fields announces his candidacy for America's highest office. He offers sound advice on a number of topics in classic Fields-style humor in his attempt to win votes. "Campaign resolutions are no better than New Year's resolutions," he writes. "They are thrown together hastily at the last minute, with never a thought as to how they may be gracefully broken. Now, I am a candidate with years of experience breaking New Year's resolutions, and what I can accomplish with those, I can certainly accomplish with campaign resolutions."
As the 21st century looms and business cynicism increases, W.C. Fields holds up a mirror for readers that uncannily reflects the state of the late 20th-century business world. Photos.
Provides a revealing glimpse of the man and artist behind the image of the gin-guzzling misanthrope, discussing Fields' Philadelphia childhood, his career in vaudeville, his turbulent personal life, and his seminal film work.
At his death in 1946, W.C. Fields left behind a vast assortment of notes, outlines, scrapbooks, letters, scripts, scenarios, and photographs. His grandson, Ronald J. Fields, has edited and woven this wealth of hitherto unpublished material into a unique new portrait of the great one--in his own words.
Louvish brilliantly sifts through evidence of W.C. Fields' own self-creation to illuminate the vaudeville world from which he rose to become the beloved cinematic curmudgeon and comic genius of his time. Photos.
Do you always struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it seem like it's raining both outside and in? If you're blind to the lighter side of life then you're clearly a grump, but don't despair—you're in good company. Are You a Miserable Old Bastard? is an amusing celebration of the grouchiness in life, featuring wittily downbeat sayings from famous grumps including P. J. O'Rourke, Dorothy Parker, Michael Moore, H. L. Mencken, Fran Lebowitz, Winston Churchill, Groucho Marx, and W. C. Fields; pessimistic tales of doom and gloom; advice on ways to spot a naturally grumpy person; fascinating insights into the science of grumpiness; and quotations from literary and fictional gloom-mongers. If you're easily irritated by the annoyances of modern-day living, if it's the little things as well as the big things that drive you crazy, this is definitely the book for you. Topics include: *grumpiness *discontent *moodiness *doom & gloom *pessimism *idiocy *cantankerousness *contempt *loathing
Get a Book. Give to a Horse. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill Saving a horse will not change the world...But surely it would change the world for that one horse. Author Unknown When you give a personal lesson in meanness to a critter or to a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson. Cowboy Wisdom Finalist in the Self-Help: Journals & Quotes category of The USA "Best Books 2013" Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. The Little Book of Horse Quotes shares the laughter, lessons, and love that horses bring into our daily lives. This is a classic collection of 365 unforgettable quotes from more than 100 famous authors including Pam Brown, Winston Churchill, W.C. Fields, Ann Landers, Abraham Lincoln, Roy Rogers and John Wayne as well as savvy sayings and uplifting proverbs. The book is organized with a combination of lots of wisdom and horse sense to keep in mind for each and every day of the year. The quotes are arranged around the topics of Caring, Companionship, Compassion, Giving, Healing, Kindness, Laughter, Love, Respect, Understanding, and more. These quotes have stood the test of time and each can be used for enjoyment, inspiration, or motivation. The book also includes a checklist and journal to keep track of favorite horse quotes, rewarding experiences, and meaningful memories. A portion of the proceeds from this book benefits Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County.
