>For some reason i forgot that "Kick MB in the teeth as sport" never takes a holiday.
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>Well, it is hard to resist when he is wearing a sign that says "Kick Me."

Hard for you to resist maybe. You may have a compassion deficit.

There has always been something about us that has irritated the other. We are both opinionated as well as prideful, which is one of the seven deadly sins. It isn't a lack of respect. I respect your professional skills totally. I sent an email -- to Andy, I think -- saying how much I admired "1001 Things." I also respect that Tom Piper met you and liked you, which I did not take lightly.

There are times to be rough on someone and times to give them a break. You have had some challenges in your own life and I'm sure you didn't appreciate people writing you off. I'm not writing myself off.