Critique Enthusiasts Gifts

Sign in book shop window: 'Critics agree the book is much better than the movie.'

"It started with a simple case of peer-review."

Filling the Missile Gap

Final words on gravestones.

'Let me at it! Let me see!!'

Master's Degrees of the Universe

An acceptable level of TV violence.

"My kid could do that."

The Real Russian history

"I like it, Julian — it speaks to what a waste of time and money your MFA was."

"Well...I notice a little criticism on my leadership style..."

"They're going to print a retraction - your desserts are not inconsistent."

Rodin's Irish Judge

"I loved your embarrassing personal essay in the 'Times.' "

'I didn't choose art. Art chose me!'

"Poor bastard. The New York 'Times' just panned his zinfandel."

Rubbish, Poppycock, Balderdash

Cartoon Editor: No, No, No, No, No, No, Maybe.

'Too many cliches? Now hold your horses!'

Nutty Assistants

A man is looking at a sign saying Exhibition of art exhibition jargon.

"I told you not to hand in that evaluation form until after we'd docked!"

Editor

"I just love your use of lying"

"They learn how to say 'Gracias' and we're supposed to be thankful."

"But you got some good reviews too, yeah?"

"Do you mind if I give you feedback?"

Art is a cruel mistress.

Bertrand Russell

'Your trouble is that you don't appreciate good food.'

Ezra Pound

Fake Diplomas