Approval Seeker Gifts

"This next song's about our desperate struggle to please and chronic craving for approval. I really, really hope you like it."

'This is a very innovative proposal. It can really shake things up around here. Let's not rush into making a decision too fast. I think you should gather much more information than we need to make an informed decision.'

"I'm Walter Grimes and I approve this drink."

"Attention, wanna-be son-in-law ... we're losing!"

Love me, love me, love me, love me....

"I'm not looking for answers - I'm seeking approval."

After all he'd done it seemed the least we could do!

'So you're a billionaire... Now what?' 'Have you learned to clean your room yet?'

"Let's celebrate Friday! Show me again how good my numbers are compared to Congress!"

"I'll keep saying I plan to go to law school as long as I get nods of approval when introduced to my parents' friends."

"If it doesn't happen on Facebook, it didn't happen."

"My mom says I can start a rock band if I call it 'I Love My Mommy.' You in?"

Perils of the double play.

"It's just one monkey at one typewriter, but we've given him an infinite need for validation."

'He wants to close the deal with a handshake. What do you think about that?'

'You have no idea how hard I've gotta work just to maintain my indie cred around here!'

"Another organization has already researched this, but I'm afraid that if we use it, we won't get as much credit."

'Agreed. We fund only those proposals we can understand.'

"I'm very pleased with the way you've handled this thankless boring job, Fenwick...."

"The boss loves the positive feedback he gets every time he says something."

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'And now for my William Tell shot.'

'Your good work leaves me in a splendid position. Isn't that enough reward for you?'

And if you press that one, somebody will come in and tell you what a great job you're doing.

'I need my lifestyle validated.'

'Sir Percy is here for his Purple Heart, Sire.'

Still a Disappointment to his Mother

"Great. First our funding ran out, now the rat."

'Congratulations. You're our 15th caller. The grant is yours!'

"Do you have this grant in a bigger size?"

"I need this grant to start my chicken farm."

'And I have an overwhelming desire to be needed...'

'Excellent job on the Foreman account, Graham. There's just one thing... I don't see my name on it.'

"How can I feel validated without my own security detail?"

'See, I told you my dad would like you.'