And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies and Meshugaas [Paperback]

Judy Reiser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 14, 2001

Do you refuse to take the top newspaper on a stack (even if it's perfect)? Insist that the toilet paper hang "over"? Wait for the phone to ring at least twice before answering? You’re not alone. Laugh and gasp at classic and unconventional quirks and idiosyncrasies revealed about food, money, sports, bathroom, clothing, sleep, germs and more. People do the darndest things!

Editorial Reviews

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"Hilarious collection of odd behaviors that are surprisingly endemic among humankind. Cheerfully embraces bizarre little habits that help us cope." -- Midwest Book Review

"Within minutes I found myself laughing out loud at the confessions revealed. For anyone from the ages of 6-106." -- Myshelf.com

A delightfully amusing book. You'll have many "ah ha!" moments, thinking to yourself, "I do that!". -- Heartlandreviews.com

Everybody has them. Reiser got grown people to think about it and to tell her about it. -- The Washington Post

It's not often you come across a book that makes you laugh on practically every page. Judy Reiser's book does. -- Reese Danley-Kilgo, The Huntsville Times

I’m finished with the column, so I can go home…soon as I tap the space bar seven times. -- Bob Greene, Chicago Tribune

Judy Reiser has collected some 600 gem-like examples. -- The New York Times Book Review

Judy Reiser's concept of collecting the foibles of Everyman is not only unique, but genius. You'll find yourself and laugh. -- Ed Clancy, Radio Broadcaster

This is the funniest book I've read in a long time. You are definately going to find yourself in here. -- Bookreviewcafe.com

About the Author

About the Author Judy Reiser began collecting quirks after a conversation in which she divulged something crazy she does and a friend shared something he does. After having a good laugh about it, she soon discovered that everyone seems to have quirks. She has been observing, gathering, marveling at and laughing about quirks ever since. Her husband insists that if she had written this book of quirks as an autobiography, it would have been much longer! Judy interviewed over 2,500 people for her three books: "And I Thought I Was Crazy!", "Admit It, You’re Crazy!", and "In a Cell Phone Minute".

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Katalin Media; Revised edition (June 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970761902
• ISBN-13: 978-0970761903
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,894,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judy Reiser personally interviewed thousands of people for her three acclaimed books:
Admit It, You're Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies & Irrational Behavior
And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies & Meshugaas
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 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!

She looked at her cell phone one day and thought, "I wonder if there are any good stories here?" She began inquiring and found that there were very entertaining stories. She collected them and the result is, "In a Cell Phone Minute" . The book is shaped like and opens vertically like a flip-top phone.

Judy is also the designer of her books.

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.

For more info on Judy & her books visit:
http://www.judyreiser.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Especially for amateur students of human nature, August 16, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies and Meshugaas (Paperback)

And I Thought I Was Crazy!: Quirks, Idiosyncrasies And Meshugaas is a hilarious collection of odd behaviors that are surprisingly endemic among humankind - little things like always making coat hangers face in the same direction, insisting that the toilet paper hang toward the front of the roll, and so on. Intended for mirth and amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, And I Thought I Was Crazy! cheerfully embraces the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that help us cope. This book makes for good light reading, especially for amateur students of human nature.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Myshelf.com Book Reviewer, May 2, 2002

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Suzie Housley (Oak Ridge, Tn United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies and Meshugaas (Paperback)

Within minutes of first opening Judy Reiser's AND I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY! QUIRKS, IDIOSYNCRASIES, AND MESHUGAAS I found myself laughing out loud at the confessions revealed. In this delightful novel, you will find a treasure chest of some of the funniest, strangest, warmest, and touching ideas I have every heard of. What I found that made this book unique was that all the stories are based on true facts collected by the author. Over 2000 interviews were conducted in order to create this book and its sequel.

After reading this book, I must admit I felt better knowing other people shared some of my own habits. In fact, in reading some of these ideas, it made me want to go out and give them a try! This book is designed to help make you realize it is perfectly acceptable to do things differently. Readers will find themselves breathing a little easier knowing they are not alone in their belief that they know the correct way to hang toilet paper. Another thing I found fascinating was this book is designed to be read as little or as much as your schedule will allow. You will be glad to hear there is no set age limit in reading this book. Its content will be well received by anyone from the ages of 6-106.

Laughter is one of the key elements required to deal with life's everyday struggles. I feel this book is just what the doctor would order to ensure you have a double dose of happiness to add to your daily life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed my arss off funny!, June 13, 2003

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This review is from: And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies and Meshugaas (Paperback)

What a great kicker for the middle of the day - opening this book and getting an histerical glimpse into my fellow man- and woman-kind - their wild and weird behaviors and habits. The best chuckles I've had all month.

Final words on the subject - Great stress reliever. Gotta have just for the laughs. (Wouldn't I have LOVED to been on that book's research team!)