Rejection Conqueror Pillows

Editor.

"The quality of the writing is an embarrassment, it has no style, no fluency, no soul!"

"After years of cartoon rejections, Bill stooped to trying a little shameless product placement."

Rage.

Road sign: 'No Passing Zone... This, too, shall pass.'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"I know you're scared, but you can do this! Remember that time I had to clean up after you and I didn't have a bag and had to use leaves?! I was so afraid, but I did it…"

Mountain climbers face a closed route.

'These new video games are getting out of hand...'

'I think I'm decisive. Can I get back to you on that?'

"I wish you would actually sell one of these novels...all these returned manuscripts are giving me backaches!"

'We like to find just the right slot for our people.'

'No, go ahead and critique my mss. I'm always ok ... after the initial reaction.'

"...and how often do you feel monkas?"

"Nice hopping. Now what?"

Climbing the mountain up towards business opportunities.

'I'll say one thing about your manuscript, Mr.Jackson - it's very shreddable.'

Contest to enter the University

'I can see you're going to be a bit of a challenge.'

"I ran out of answers before she ran out of questions."

'How long have you been submitting novels, Grandad?'

'It's from the New Yorker, I've been rejected 200 times, once for each word.'

"Okay, Brian, it’s time to shut down your brain, quiet the anxious thoughts and begin to relax—just let it all go... and take a Valium."

'Diet Plan Rule number one: Stop using ice cream truck music as your ringtone.'

'You're meant to take off the old nicotine patches before putting on a new one!'

"So many FANTASTIC applicants, where do we start!"

Computer Gamers.

University of Adversity.

Overeaters anonymous meeting 9 to 10pm

'Good news! We've finished the Christmas leftovers.'

'I don't like to be critical, but that's only because you don't take criticism well.'

"That's really bad. Tell your parents it's fake news."

"This is a very important book. In fact, it's too important to publish."

'I've started this new 'Detox' diet - no caffeine or alcohol...no processed foods...

"Thanks for the interview. And, you're definitely on my shortlist."