Iโve made my lifeโs work spotting assholes. And you know, I think itโs harder now than ever before because thereโs so many socially acceptable ways to exhibit a pathological lack of empathy.
Merrill MarkoeMy dogs, the only creatures on the planet marked by my singular nurturing imprint, have all turned out to be rude and self-absorbed. In all likelihood, if they were children instead of dogs, I would have foisted more Charlie Sheens or Kardashians onto our crumbling culture.
Merrill MarkoeIn a way, watching an attractive, potentially dangerous guy play guitar is a little like watching a tiger agree to do tricks for his trainer. You know that they could just turn and kill you. But you're so flattered and pleased that instead they agreed to stand on a decorative box and wave and count for the crowd that for a while you forget how big the scary part of them really is.
Merrill MarkoeYou just never know when it might be cookie time. And, that is what the dogs have taught me.
Merrill Markoe