Contrary Thinker Gifts

'I'm not sure if I'm an optimist or a pessimist. . . I see the glass half-clean.'

'To me being crabby is an art form.'

The International and May Day Terrorism

"No, ma'am. I'm not sure what the difference is between being creative or just plain weird."

"Lori, go ahead and toss in 'Lolita.' Now, what's next?" "We'll need more lighter fluid." "'The Lottery' is devils work." "We must protect the children." "Book burning club"

Cactus seats.

"To be honest, I don't mind the cold, and being an introvert, and slightly antisocial, I really treasure the quiet time when the others have flown south..."

'Rehab centre' "I'm addicted to Irvine Welsh"

Protest

"May I offer a very different scenario?"

"Things are looking up!"

You are much more likely to think outside the box if it is broken.

"Sure, money may be imaginary - but at least it's got everybody imagining it."

"It's going to be huge! Cheese-flavored vodka!"

"Every now and then, I find myself in a room filled with people who are wrong."

"When you're nailing the numbers, they don't ask questions."

"Ever notice how grateful people are when you present them with facts contrary to their beliefs?"

'As part of our alternative budget management strategy we've got Tim on 'Hail Marys' in here and Geoff sacrificing a goat to Woden next door!'

'Just do the presentation Williams and let the numbers speak for themself.'

The Contrarian funds

'The fourth quarter was no walk in the park. Especially for those who count on us to walk in the park.'

"Dont believe anything those guys have told you. None of it. It's all B.S."

'Harrison, going against your better judgement has made us a lot of money...'

'I saw an offbeat play the other night. No one took off their clothes.'

"This is never going to work—you're a tree!"

60 minutes I.Q. test - pick the counterfeit.

"It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full if you have a case."

"Right before I die I'm going to swallow a bag of popcorn kernels."

"I didn't want this book to end, so I stopped reading it midway."

"I just completely disagree with what you just said about America lacking focus."

Burning the Other

"Hold on - the ref is checking the rule book."

The New Age Dentist.

"He's a loose cannon with nothing left to lose, but he's the best damn file clerk I've ever seen."

'He's always looking for an argument!'