Skill is successfully walking a tightrope between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Intelligence is not trying.

Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street scene, in words that convey your meaning.

Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.

A 45-year old looks a lot like a 25-year old who's been out all night. And feels just as good about having survived the experience.

Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that communication is totally disorganized.

Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering.

Be able to suffer wearing a necktie or slightly high heels for an entire evening without complaint or early removal.