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[HairOfTheDog]

If it is a persona at least it's a likable one. There's been some real assholes come through Mock.

I feel like I'm an asshole sometimes. With compassion, however.

I've been that way since early childhood. I've never done well with stupid people.

On the athletic field, I was the star and would not put up with my teammates ineptitude. Wasn't good. I learned though.

In the old days (think Springsteen's 'Glory Days') I'd have my buddies ex-girlfriends basically throw themselves at me after they'd broken up.

I was also the one who simply got by (on talent alone) and never really applied myself. Sad.

But, I've always cared, and have a super-sensitive side.

Duchess, you and I (more you than me) don't get along very well. I thought a bit of background about me may help you tolerate me a little more.

This is actually why I like you, MS. You are "that guy" in some ways, you know it, and you generally don't try to hide it.

It's also why I truly liked your Uncle Rico avatar - my favorite character from "Napolean Dynamite". I love that movie. My friends all hate it and find nothing funny about it. Fuck em; it cracks me up every single time I see it on cable and can't turn past it.

Pedro for President!