Realism At Work Prints

"A glimmer of hope is fine, Hendricks, but anything more than that will lead to massive disappointment."

'The way the eyes follow you is uncanny.'

Pinocchio's Second Realization

"I like movies that resemble my life, so I don't feel like I'm wasting time watching a movie."

'Half an optimist is an odd bird, Sarah.'

"Yes, we have a retirement plan. It's called a layoff."

Tired Barbie

"Son, the world is full of disappointments. About 7.7 billion of them."

"I'm not going to lie. It took a large speaker's fee to get me to say your future is bright."

"We end our Newscast with a happy story tonight."

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City Bar and Grill - "Stop worrying, youth and enthusiasm can't compete with experience and treachery."

'Now stay tuned for 'Hope - Myth or Reality', to be followed by 'Reality - Hope or Myth'.'

"I'm the bluebird of low expectations."

Platitudes for the hopelessly realistic. When life gives you lemons, get a gift receipt.

Have you considered a career in travel brochures?

Woman talking romantically whilst man talks about measuring the scullery.

"I have a list of downsides I'd like you to develop into a list of upsides."

"Say, why don't we go see the Hopper show at the Whitney?"

'Satchel, life is like a can of tuna...'

"Today, in all aspects of life losses outnumbered gains."

Inbox and Outbox

"I see fleeting moments of happiness in between extended periods of boredom and stress."

"Oh well - same shit, different day. . .!"

"I dreamed Lucian Freud was coming to paint us."

Warning Being Alive On This Planet May Cause Cancer

'Because I CAN'T follow my dreams, dummy!'

'I feel better today too, but around here I've learned not to be too optimistic.'

"Could be worse..." "Could be worse..." "Could be worse..." "Could be... oh, never mind."

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

Gustave Flaubert

'That's the sign of a good painting!'

Expectations vs. Bitterness

"That's my survival kit. It has a meditation tape, aspirin and rose-coloured glasses."

"It's no good, Martin, it's still in the room."