And though washing one's hands 20 to 30 times a day would be considered obsessive compulsive,
please bear in mind that your husband is a coroner.
Thank you for your call, Jeanine.
Ross, whom do we have next?
We have Ethan on line three and he's having a little problem at school.
Hello, Ethan.
I'm listening.
Hi, Dr. Crane.
How old are you?
I'm 13.
Well, what can I do for you?
Well, I'm having a lot of problems with the other kids at school.
They're always beating me up.
Why do you think that's so?
Probably because I'm smart.
I have a 160 IQ.
I'm in the astronomy club and I hate sports.
Well, Ethan, you know, the other children are just acting out of jealousy and immaturity.
I know it doesn't help much right now, but the day will come in the next few years when
you will have the last laugh.
That's it?
Yes.
Frankly, Dr. Crane, I find that advice patronizing, simplistic, and all candor uninspired.
The real surprise here is that they pay you to dole out this balloon juice.
Ethan, where are you calling from?
Home.
Well, if any of Ethan's classmates are listening, you know where he is and he can't stay in
there forever.
Thank you for your call.
Well, that's about it for today.
This is Roger Crane, KACL Talk Radio, 780 AM.
Well, Roz, I thought that was a pretty good show, didn't you?
Yeah.
Sure.
Whatever you say.
You're a bit distracted there, Roz.
You got another one of your hot dates?
You must know, yes.
Pick you up outside in five minutes?
Great.
Thanks, Noel.
Noel?
Noel Shemsky from sales?
That's who your date's with?
Well, it's not a date.
We're just going out for a drink, okay?
Noel the Mole?
I know.
He's not great looking.
I know he drives a 73 Dodge Polaris, but he's just always struck me as a really interesting
guy.
Mm-hmm.
Look, the world is loaded with superficial guys.
You know, I just want to try going out with someone who has a good heart.
He's smart.
He's substantial, and you know, considering my track record lately, I would hope you'd
support me.
Is that asking too much?
Does Noel still have that autographed picture of Captain Kirk in his cubicle?
Why do I tell you anything?