Category Archives: Richard Bayan
Introducing Positive Cynicism: an Upbeat Philosophy for Grumblers
Positive Cynicism? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Cynics are supposed to be sneering, carping, curmudgeonly critics, aren’t they? Well, most of us cynics are chronic naysayers. And that’s the problem. Sure, we’re generally justified in our grumbling. But I’ve reached the conclusion that … Continue reading
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R.I.P. The Cynic’s Dictionary
It had to happen sooner or later. The Cynic’s Dictionary, my personal favorite of all my published and unpublished works, finally succumbed to a combination of old age and mass indifference. It was twelve years old. I bought the final … Continue reading
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Authors Richard Bayan and Rick Bayan are the same person, Bayan reveals
Now my secret is out: I lead a double life as an author. As Richard Bayan, I’ve brought you the popular advertising thesaurus Words That Sell and its recent spawn, More Words That Sell. As Rick Bayan, I’ve created that dark-humored Biercean … Continue reading
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