June 03, 2005
The other day, after wrestling for an afternoon with a thorny passage in something I'm writing, I finally came up with the perfect way to solve the difficulties it presented. Full of pride at my own cleverness, I told E.S. about it. Then we had the following conversation:
E.S.: That's great, honey.
FAUSTUS: Aren't I really smart? Aren't I a terrific writer?
E.S.: You are a wonderful writer.
Pause.
FAUSTUS (dangerously): And?
E.S.: Oh. And you're really smart.
FAUSTUS: That's better.
Pause.
FAUSTUS: Don't you love dating me?
E.S.: Um . . . yes?
Posted by Faustus, MD at 12:25 AM
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1) Jess said (on 06/ 3/05 at 01:17 AM):
This could be a conversation Marc and I would have. That's probably why I'm smiling. That common bond of neurosis and boyfriend annoyance. ;)
2) Gurustu said (on 06/ 3/05 at 01:55 AM):
Love is grand... isn't it? Don't you think love is grand? and--?
3) jey said (on 06/ 3/05 at 03:30 AM):
i've been in here before and glad to be led here again.:)
4) Jay said (on 06/ 3/05 at 03:34 AM):
Throw him a little treat every time he does something right. And smack him with a rolled-up newspaper every time he doesn't.
Tried and tested technique, I swear.
5) Mushlette said (on 06/ 3/05 at 09:14 AM):
Gawd! You are SO mean to him! *giggle*
6) David said (on 06/ 3/05 at 10:04 AM):
I simply defer to my comment of May 25.
7) roy said (on 06/ 3/05 at 11:06 AM):
My Other usually ends those with, "You're exhausting me," which is way less fun than a well-timed pause.
8) Hanuman said (on 06/ 4/05 at 09:06 AM):
It's like you've been listening to F and I have a conversation! Spooky!
9) i. bendito said (on 06/ 4/05 at 11:48 AM):
Your bond will endure so long as E.S has that tranquil oasis where he can unwind some... the Locked Ward.
;)
10) Jalal said (on 06/ 5/05 at 10:13 AM):
You should start giving him a LOT of well deserved sex.
And E.S. if you are reading this, , pats you on the back! Good Show!
11) James said (on 06/ 6/05 at 09:22 AM):
Keep trying. Someday, you'll have him trained.
Oh, this message is for E.S., by the way. :-)
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