Dreaming Of Deadlines Gifts

"All night I dreamed I was at work. Do I get overtime for that?"

In basket-case.

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

"Russ had a novel published two hours ago and has a children's book coming out in 20 minutes."

Signs of Stress

Deadlines

Production: Urgent, Rush, Super Rush.

". . . so, all I really need to do is change one word."

"Sure I can make that deadline."

Given seven minutes to finish, he flashed through the weekly report.

"For the last time - do not call me when I'm pretending to work."

'He's really very busy but you can wait.'

"Ever feel like there just isn't enough time in the day to delegate all the things you want done?"

'Enough is enough, John! You've got to choose. It's either your job or me.'

"I need it yesterday."

'Next day to the coast! You must be nuts!'

Slam Dunking the Outtray

Watch the author miss his deadline 4 to 7

'Sir, I was wondering if I could get an extension on my paper?'

"He was almost caught up to the 90's."

"Change in plans - the deadline's been moved up to four days ago."

'I thought you wanted to stop early today Ron!'

Computer From Hell

"I just need you to come up with something brilliant before the weekend."

'Congratulations Perkins! Always first arrived and last to leave. You're on your way to the top.'

"It's always LAST MONTH with you isn't it? The 31st was YESTERDAY, so say so!"

'I have to hang up. I only have an hour to get these reports done.'

How's the sweater coming along?

'Here's the new project, finished and on time. Don't ask what I had to go through to get it done.'

"I got an extension.'

'Cold weather doesn't bother me - I just think about April 15th and start to sweat.'

"For my next trick, I will try to meet a deadline during daylight hours."

"If we hurry, you might still make this Sunday's 'Times' obits."