Paint Job Perfectionist Gifts

"I'm not totally happy with the painting subcontractor."

'And just what makes you think I don't know what I'm doing?!!'

'Thanks to the huge bonus, I find myself forced to admire you.'

"Everything you say (or don't say) matters. Choose your words and intentions carefully."

"Hmmm, this might just be not funny enough for The New Yorker."

'Is there such a thing as over communicating?'

'In,' 'Out' and 'Organize.'

'Quick, press control Z!'

"I've heard of being organized, but isn't this a little obsessive compulsive?"

"We feel you're over analyzing things a bit too much."

'Miss Pringle, I run a tight ship! What is this piece of paper doing on my desk?'

"It drives me MAD when people act as though we've nothing to do except write moronic memorandum."

Deadlines, Inc.

Perfection

Painter removes 'wet paint' sign from park bench and replaces it with a 'dry paint' sign.

"I told you not to polish the car too much."

Waiting to do the second coat was the worst part. It was like watching paint dry.

"I think she marked yours in blue pen because she used up all her red on mine."

'Sorry to trouble you , sir , but did you remember to sign my expenses ?'

"Being happy with one's work is the kiss of death."

"You're welcome."

"I think deep down he's really pleased the union has a female head for the first time..."

'Well, it WAS a pretty coffee table until Dave spilled coffee on it!'

Sleeping on the Job

'I don't understand it - there was a little pile of solar dust from Advanced Composition Explorer right here a moment ago.'

'I'm a narcissist? - Are you saying I'm not perfect?'

"Don't you just love it when they lick the plates?"

"Quit moving"

Social lens of the photojournalist

Job Security

Desk trays - 'Do it' and 'Do it right this time'.

'Young lady, stop talking to your dad in such a disrespectful way! After all he's a man with degrees and can fill in his unemployment benefit application in five different languages!'

Artist paints an artist.

"It needs a lot of editing."