But its not funny. Not to people who've been told they're losers their whole lives and believe they will never be anything else.

My mother read that parents should spend quality time with their children. One way is to sign up for organized activities together. This month we're taking meditation to free the mind. Last month it was Rolfing. Have you ever Rolfed, Tone?" "Only after the school's shepherd's pie," I said.

Because no one can be trusted.

You can't trust machines. You can't trust people.

Who becomes you? No one. No one should become me. When I die, I don't want my body or soul inhabited. I wouldn't wish me on anyone.

People don't change. There are two kinds of people in the world: winners and losers. Black and white. I don't know where gray fits in, or if you can even live in that shade.

I know it's hard on her. If I don't tell her she'll kill me." He pauses. "That was supposed to be funny.