Just wanna be a better mother, that's all... some sort of a decent mother. Tina can't get through to her son. Stuck on the drink and tormented by her past, what will she do to get his attention? Paddy is a quiet man just looking for someone to talk to. He's a Republican, but he'll shake his fist at anything these days. When Queen Elizabeth II makes her first visit to Ireland, Tina's post-protest party brings out the worst in everyone. What lengths will people go to, to make a connection? Tina's Idea of Fun was first published to coincide with the world premiere on the Peacock stage of The Abbey Theatre, Dublin in April 2016.
Are you tired of feeling like your ex-girlfriend was a one-of-a-kind crazy? Well, think again! “Funny Ex-Girlfriend Quotes: 100 crazy stories about ex-girlfriend that made you think 'Turns out mine was better'“ is here to prove that you're not alone in your post-breakup bewilderment. This hilarious collection of quotes, anecdotes, and funny backrgound stories is the perfect read for anyone who's ever experienced the wild ride of dating someone who's a few sandwiches short of a picnic. From the girl who could start an argument in an empty room to the one who believed she could communicate with animals, these stories will have you laughing, cringing, and thanking your lucky stars that you escaped relatively unscathed. But this book isn't just a compilation of funny ex-girlfriend quotes – it's also a treasure trove of the ridiculous, unbelievable, and downright absurd stories behind them. Each quote is accompanied by a tale so crazy, you'll wonder how these women managed to navigate life without a straightjacket. Take a look at some of the most hilarious quotes you'll find inside: “My ex-girlfriend could argue with a mirror and win.” “I thought our love was timeless; turns out it had an expiration date.” “Breaking up with my ex was like closing a book you never want to read again.” “My ex-girlfriend believed in fairytales; I just didn’t realize she was the wicked witch.” “My ex-girlfriend was a pro at finding problems in every solution.” Whether you're single, taken, or somewhere in between, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who's ever experienced the ups and downs of dating. It's a reminder that no matter how crazy your ex may have been, there's always someone out there who's had it worse. But “Funny Ex-Girlfriend Quotes” isn't just a book – it's an experience. As you flip through these pages, you'll find yourself nodding in recognition, laughing out loud, and even reflecting on your own relationship history. It's a journey through the absurd, the outrageous, and the downright unbelievable – and one that you won't soon forget. So, if you're ready to dive into a world of crazy ex-girlfriends, hilarious breakup stories, and the surprising wisdom that can come from even the most disastrous of relationships, then “Funny Ex-Girlfriend Quotes” is the book for you. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, a dose of commiseration, or just a reminder that you're not alone in your dating struggles, this collection has something for everyone. Don't wait – order your copy of “Funny Ex-Girlfriend Quotes” today and join the ranks of those who have survived the crazy and lived to laugh about it. Your future self (and your current self) will thank you.
This Companion brings together leading scholars in the field of Irish studies to explore the significance of twenty-first-century Irish writing and its flourishing popularity worldwide. Focusing on Irish writing published or performed in the 21st-century, this volume explores genres, modes, and styles of writing that are current, relevant, and distinctive in today’s classrooms. Examining a host of innovative, key writers, including Sally Rooney, Marion Keyes, Sebastian Barry, Paul Howard, Claire Kilroy, Micheal O’Siadhail, Donal Ryan, Marina Carr, Enda Walsh, Martin McDonagh, Colette Bryce, Leanne Quinn, Sinéad Morrissey, Paula Meehan, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, and Doireann Ni Ghríofa. This text investigates the socio-cultural and theoretical contexts of their aesthetic achievements and innovations. Furthermore, The Routledge Companion to Twenty-First-Century Irish Writing traces the expansion of Irish writing, offering fresh insight to Irish identities across the boundaries of race, class, and gender. With its distinctive contemporary contexts and comprehensive scope, this multifaceted volume provides the first significant literary history of 21st century Irish literature.
In true Tiny Tina spirit, you’re invited to color outside the lines with this Bunkers & Badasses-themed coloring adventure guided by none other than the Bunkmaster herself! Things are more chaotic than ever in this wild, unpredictable Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands coloring adventure book! A super overpowered character is blitzing their way through Tina’s campaign. As Tina improvises challenges, it’s up to you, the Fatemaker, to stop this OP adventurer from destroying everything! Will you defeat this character, claim their power, or unlock a secret ending with your hijinks? Not even Tina knows! It’s up to you to color through the tale and render the likes of Queen Butt Stallion and Valentine in all their glory. And since Tina can—and will—alter, why waste time coloring the lines? Let your creativity explode the page! What could go wrong? 60+ PAGES TO COLOR: Over sixty gorgeous pages to color your way through on the course of your Bunkers & Badasses adventure. TINA’S FAVORITES: All your favorite badasses are on deck for this epic coloring quest, including Valentine, Queen Butt Stallion, Paladin Mike, Frette, and you, the Fatemaker! TAKE YOUR CHANCES: Tina has plenty of surprises in store for your adventure! Color your way down different paths, with over a dozen possible endings.
Tessie’s adventures and characters were inspired by Eunice’s real-life travels, her family members, her pets and her best friend and travelling companion. Her imagination and wisdom, through her writings, are a delight to all.
Two young couples head into the peace and tranquillity of the countryside for a fun weekend. Unfortunately, a strange encounter at a truck stop puts Tina on the back foot from the start, and things only worsen.
When the only library in Bramble, Cape Cod, announces it's in danger of closing its doors, the town residents have got to raise BIG money and FAST. Thirteen-year-old Willa Havisham must put her crush on Joey Kennelly on the back burner to save the library, but the question is: How? Willa's best friend, Tina, is positive that her compatibility test, expertly designed to match up every girl in school with her "perfect match," will raise the money and get everyone paired up for the Midwinter Night's Ball. Willa, an old-fashioned romantic, is not so sure. But with a little help from Shakespeare, a Southern beauty queen, and Cupid himself, romance is striking all over Bramble. Readers will be swooning until the stroke of midnight with this delightful sequel to The Wedding Planner's Daughter.
Named a Most Anticipated Book by Vulture, Elle, Chicago Tribune, The Millions, and Lit Hub "Comedy Book changes the way we talk about an art form that is more diverse and exciting than ever before.” —Seth Meyers "A sharp, loving, well written exploration and analysis of the art form that makes us smile, helps us relate, and is perpetually mysterious." —Jenny Slate From a beloved comedy critic, a wisecracking, heartfelt, and overdue chronicle of comedy’s boom—and its magic. Comedy is king. From multimillion-dollar TV specials to sold-out stand-up shows and TikTok stardom, comedy has never been more popular, democratized, or influential. Comedians have become organizing forces across culture—as trusted as politicians and as fawned-over as celebrities—yet comedy as an art form has gone under-considered throughout its history, even as it has ascended as a cultural force. In Comedy Book, Jesse David Fox—the country’s most definitive voice in comedy criticism and someone who, in his own words, “enjoys comedy maybe more than anyone on this planet"—tackles everything you need to know about comedy. Weaving together history and analysis, Fox unravels the genre’s political legacy through an ode to Jon Stewart, interrogates the divide between highbrow and lowbrow via Adam Sandler, and unpacks how marginalized comics create spaces for their communities. Along the way, Fox covers everything from comedy in the age of political correctness and Will Smith’s slap to the right wing’s relationship with comedy and, for Fox, comedy’s ability to heal personal tragedy. With memorable cameos from Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Kate Berlant, and countless others, Comedy Book is an eye-opening education in how to engage with our most omnipresent art form, a riotous history of American pop culture, and a love letter to laughter.
Work is one of the most universal features of human life; virtually everybody spends some part of their life at work. It is often associated with tedium and boredom; in conflict with the things we would otherwise love to do. Thinking of work primarily as a burden - an activity we would rather be without - is a thought that was shared by the philosophers in ancient Greece, who generally regarded work as a terrible curse. And yet, research shows that it prolongs life and is generally good for people's physical and mental health. This is perhaps why work is increasingly recognized as a crucial source of meaning and social identity. And our attitudes to work have been changing significantly in the last decades, with an increased demand for meaning and self-realization in the workplace.In this book, Lars Svendsen argues that we need to complete this reorientation of our feelings about work and collapse the differences between leisure and work. Work, like the poor, is always with us. But to overcome the sense of being burnt out, we must think of work as not only productive but recreative - in other words, a lot more like leisure.
The couple epitomized within elite corporate as well as social circles what might be called parvenu royalty, which covered both of them with the dazzling glaze of power, position, and fame.".
