I can be horrifically single-minded.

I am a smiling depressive.

I don't do game shows.

Psychiatrists always say, Oh, we're very professional. I use exercise as my medication.

Why don't you compare me to Sally Jessy Raphael?

If you go to most third world countries, the older woman dispenses advice to the arguing couple while other members of the family, or even the village, sit around and listen. It is no big deal.