What Would Rob Do? de Rob Sachs

What Would Rob Do?: Rob Sachs

Rob Sachs

Joshua C. Otto

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 27 apr 2010

From rising NPR star Rob Sachs—irreverent takes on handling life′s sticky situations based on the popular What Would Rob Do? podcast What do you do if you get a bad haircut? Do you have trouble remembering people′s names? What happens if you clog the toilet at a friend′s house? NPR′s Rob Sachs has given prudent and entertaining advice for dealing with all sorts of everyday challenges in his successful What Would Rob Do? podcast series, consulting with experts ranging from Fabio to Erik Estrada on dozens of daily dilemmas and common conundrums. Now he brings a wealth of this advice together in a single survival guide to fixing some of life′s most vexing minor mishaps and speed bumps. Entertaining yet practical advice on what to do in tricky life situations Includes tips from interviews Sachs has conducted with celebrity experts Written by Rob Sachs, who has been a producer, reporter, and director for NPR shows including Morning Edition , All Things Considered , and Day to Day . Sachs also has a successful NPR podcast series What Would Rob Do? tackles the full spectrum of life′s absurdities and shows how to turn them into an opportunity for adventure, fun, and best of all, laughter.

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“Name one other book that not only tells you what to do if you’ve stepped in dog poop, but also tells you how to deals with a bad haircut. You can’t—which is why you need this book. Rob Sachs is like Erma Bombeck with balls.” – Jason and Randy Sklar, comedians, actors, and writers “Rob Sachs is a sublime combination of daredevil and doofus who displays his shortcomings with grace and, sadly, pride. His very funny life and book teach us to embrace our inner moron so that we may confront life’s challenges with confidence and humility.” – Brian Unger, comedian and former correspondent, The Daily Show “Rob Sachs is America’s foremost nonexpert on everything the experts failed to teach us. Practical advice for an impractical world. Will this book save mankind? Probably.” –– David Nadelberg, author/creator, Mortified What would you do if you were struck in the middle seat of an airplane? What would you do if you clogged the toilet at a friend’s house? What would you do if you were seriously underdressed for a party? Do any of these situations sound familiar? If you’re human, you’ve probably had lots of cringe–worthy moments like these to live down in your life. NPR’s Rob Sachs has certainly been there, too. In his successful What Would Rob Do ? Podcast series, Sachs had consulted with celebrities ranging from Fabio to Erik Estrada to Air Supply on how to deal with dozens of daily dilemmas and common conundrums. Now he brings together a wealth of these insider tips with tales from his colorful life experiences in a single survival guide to fixing a full spectrum of life’s most vexing minor mishaps and speed bumps. So the next time you accidently decorate your shirt with spilled Chinese takeout, don’t ask “Why me?” Ask “What would Rob do?’ and get through every tight spot with your head held high. Learn what to do about: Forgetting people’s names Singing karaoke Getting pulled over for speeding Going to a nude beach Going to a high school reunion Picking a good date movie Stepping in dog poop Coping with pimples Surviving parenthood

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Introduction. 1. Wrong Place, Wrong Time. Stains on Your Shirt! What Would Rob Do? Stepped in Dog Poop? What Would Rob Do? Stuck in an Elevator? What Would Rob Do? Speeding Tickets: What Would Rob Do? Stuck in the Middle Seat of an Airplane? What Would Rob Do? 2. Wooing Woes. Avoiding a Chick Flick: What Would Rob Do? Making a Great Playlist: What Would Rob Do? Winning Carnival Games: What Would Rob Do? Surviving on the Dance Floor: What Would Rob Do? Cooking a Romantic Meal: What Would Rob Do? Matchmaking? What Would Rob Do? Singing a Love Song Like Air Supply: What Would Rob Do? 3. Dude, Get a Grip!. Playing Poker: What Would Rob Do? Eating at a Buffet: What Would Rob Do? Eating Hot Peppers: What Would Rob Do? Coming Up with a Catchphrase: What Would Rob Do? Underdressed for a Party? What Would Rob Do? Getting Past the Nightclub Bouncer: What Would Rob Do? Ordering a Macho Drink: What Would Rob Do? Playing Pickup Basketball: What Would Rob Do? Naked in Public? What Would Rob Do? Flea Markets: What Would Rob Do? 4. You Have Only Yourself to Blame. Conquering Bad Habits: What Would Rob Do? Need a Public Restroom? What Would Rob Do? Big Fat Zits: What Would Rob Do? Snoring: What Would Rob Do? Forget Someone’s Name? What Would Rob Do? I Clogged the Toilet and I’m at a Party! What Would Rob Do? Got Clutter? What Would Rob Do? Protecting Your Voice: What Would Rob Do? Getting Fit and Losing Weight: What Would Rob Do? Passing Gas: What Would Rob Do? Combing the Coif: What Would Rob Do? 5. Slipups in the Spotlight. Performing Onstage: What Would Rob Do? Karaoke Night: What Would Rob Do? Giving a Wedding Toast: What Would Rob Do? Planning a High School Reunion: What Would Rob Do? Leaving a Good Voicemail Message: What Would Rob Do? Talking through Cyberspace: What Would Rob Do? It’s Ponch ! Meeting a Celebrity: What Would Rob Do? American in London? What Would Rob Do? 6. Daddy Dilemmas. Naming Your Baby? What Would Rob Do? My Wife Is in Labor! What Would Rob Do? Buying Kids’ Clothes: What Would Rob Do? Annoying Kids’ Music: What Would Rob Do? Having a Life While Being a Dad: What Would Rob Do? Epilogue: What Would Rob Do . . . Next? Acknowledgments. Index.