Admit It, You're Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies, and Irrational Behavior

by Judy Reiser

Overview

•Do you refuse to take the top newspaper on a stack (even if perfect)?
•Insist that the toilet paper hang "over"?
•Wait for the phone to ring at least twice before answering?
•Keep returning to the refrigerator hoping that something new to eat has materialized?

Everyone has at least one oddity in his or her daily way of life. In this follow-up to her successful, "And I Thought I Was Crazy!", Judy Reiser offers up more outrageous, outlandish and downright ridiculous eccentricities exhibited (and confessed to) by otherwise normal people. From hilarious bathroom behavior, funny money routines, and unconventional clothing habits to eating and sleeping peculiarities, germ-a-phobia, and more. Reiser documents the zany traits that make us who we are.

Just what extremes do people go to in their everyday activities?

•Flipping through a magazine at a newsstand then reaching for a fresh copy to buy because the one they were flipping through is no longer new.
•Eating the most expensive part of a meal first, just in case they can't finish everything.
•Ironing the newspaper before reading it to protect themselves against germs.
•Counting while urinating and trying to end on an even number.
•Wearing T-shirts an equal number of times so none of them will get offended.

You will laugh while gaining insight into yourself and others!
People do the darndest things!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780970761927
Publisher:	Katalin Media
Publication date:	01/27/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	178
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Judy Reiser began collecting quirks when she divulged something crazy she does (she doesn't remember which one it was--there are so many) and her friend shared something he does. After having a good laugh about it, she soon discovered that everyone has quirks. She has been observing, gathering, marveling at and laughing about quirks ever since and is recognized for helping to bring the subject to the forefront. Her husband insists that had she written the quirk books as an autobiography, they would have been much longer!



Judy personally interviewed thousands of people for her three acclaimed books:
Admit It, You're Crazy!
And I Thought I Was Crazy!
In a Cell Phone Minute

Her books have received much media attention with reviews and excerpts in prestigious publications such as The New York Times Book Review, AARP Bulletin, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan and many others as well as speaking engagements and appearances on hundreds of national and international radio and television shows including The Today Show.

Judy is also the designer of "And I Thought I Was Crazy!" and "In a Cell Phone Minute".

People do the darndest things & audiences love to hear about it! Judy has her audience laughing in recognition when she delivers her entertaining, humorous as well as insightful talk.

Editorial Reviews

Within minutes I found myself laughing out loud at the con-
fessions that are revealed. Its content will be well received
by anyone from the ages of 6–106.

Myshelf.com - Suzie Housley

Quirks cut across the boundaries of sex, income, race and
marital status. Everybody has them. Reiser got grown peo-
ple to think about it, and to tell her about it.

The Washington Post - Marta Vogel

Judy Reiser's concept of collecting the foibles of Everyman
is not only unique, but genius. She invented the category.
You will find yourself in her book, and when you do you
will laugh out loud.

Radio Broadcaster - Ed Clancy

Everyone has his or her own quirk—a crazy bit of behavior
that he’d just as soon have no one know about. To give her
fellow Americans the feeling that they’re not alone, as well
as a chance to chortle or smirk at others’ idiosyncrasies,
Judy Reiser has collected some gem-like examples.

The New York Times Book Review - Paperbacks: New & Noteworthy

Hilarious collections of odd behaviors that are surprisingly
endemic among humankind. Intended for mirth and
amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, "Admit
It, You're Crazy!" and "And I Thought I Was Crazy!" cheerfully
embrace the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that
help us cope.

Midwest Book Review - James A. Cox

Hilarious collections of odd behaviors that are surprisingly
endemic among humankind. Intended for mirth and
amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, Admit
It, You're Crazy!and And I Thought I Was Crazy!cheerfully
embrace the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that
help us cope.

James Cox, Midwest Book Review

Judy Reiser's concept of collecting the foibles of Everyman
is not only unique, but genius. She invented the category.
You will find yourself in her book, and when you do you
will laugh out loud.

Ed Clancey Radio Broadcaster

Within minutes I found myself laughing out loud at the con-
fessions that are revealed. Its content will be well received
by anyone from the ages of 6–106.

Suzie Housely Myshelf.com

Hilarious collections of odd behaviors that are surprisingly
endemic among humankind. Intended for mirth and
amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, Admit
It, You're Crazy!and And I Thought I Was Crazy!cheerfully
embrace the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that
help us cope.

James Cox, MIdwest Book Review

Within minutes I found myself laughing out loud at the con-
fessions that are revealed. Its content will be well received
by anyone from the ages of 6–106.

Suzie Housely, Myshelf.com

Quirks cut across the boundaries of sex, income, race and
marital status. Everybody has them. Reiser got grown peo-
ple to think about it, and to tell her about it.

Marta Vogel

Judy Reiser's concept of collecting the foibles of Everyman
is not only unique, but genius. She invented the category.
You will find yourself in her book, and when you do you
will laugh out loud.

Ed Clancy

Within minutes I found myself laughing out loud at the con-
fessions that are revealed. Its content will be well received
by anyone from the ages of 6–106.

Suzie Housley

Hilarious collections of odd behaviors that are surprisingly
endemic among humankind. Intended for mirth and
amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, Admit
It, You're Crazy!and And I Thought I Was Crazy!cheerfully
embrace the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that
help us cope.

James Cox

Everyone has his or her own quirk—a crazy bit of behavior
that he’d just as soon have no one know about. To give her
fellow Americans the feeling that they’re not alone, as well
as a chance to chortle or smirk at others’ idiosyncrasies,
Judy Reiser has collected some gem-like examples.

Book Review

Hilarious collections of odd behaviors that are surprisingly
endemic among humankind. Intended for mirth and
amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, Admit
It, You're Crazy!and And I Thought I Was Crazy!cheerfully
embrace the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that
help us cope.

James Cox Midwest Book Review

Quirks cut across the boundaries of sex, income, race and
marital status. Everybody has them. Reiser got grown peo-
ple to think about it, and to tell her about it.

The Washington Post Marta Vogel

Within minutes I found myself laughing out loud at the con-
fessions that are revealed. Its content will be well received
by anyone from the ages of 6–106.

Myshelf.com Suzie Housley

Judy Reiser's concept of collecting the foibles of Everyman is not only unique, but genius. She invented the category. You will find yourself in her book, and when you do you will laugh out loud.

Ed Clancy, Radio Broadcaster

Quirks cut across the boundaries of sex, income, race and marital status. Everybody has them. Reiser got grown people to think about it, and to tell her about it.

Marta Vogel, The Washington Post