Ever been called a piece of work? Oh what a thing to be called. I just had a look at Urban Dictionary and here are some of the definitions they have to offer:
Someone who -- although often interesting -- is difficult to get along with on an every day basis. They often make simple things overly complex, or argue points ad infinitum.
Unaware of one's foolishness. Originates from "What a Piece of Work is Man" monologue from Hamlet. More precisely an ironic reflection of how little most men achieve despite being endowed with relatively enormous powers to act and reason. Generally used as a sarcastic "compliment."
A person whose stupidity and ignorance never fail to amaze you.
a person who is both crazed and bizarre, yet charming at the same time
Had enough? Has anyone seen the movie about comedienne Joan Rivers, "Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work?"
As well as being a piece of work, Rivers made her life her own piece of work. Regardless of what you think of her comedy (for me she erred rather much on the side of nasty) there appears to be a seamless consistency between her life and her work, or the work of her life and the life of her work. This alone would make her the envy of many.
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