Conversation Conqueror Gifts

"I don't want to seem to want to talk about it."

Rage.

'I've learned a lot about myself at these meetings...like, I can fall asleep with my eyes open!'

Homo Gamus

Second lifeReal life.

"Our Rupert has swopped his gaming console for bagpipes...it gets us out of the house more often."

Gamers

'Hand over the last one now kid or you're getting my fist for Christmas!'

'These new video games are getting out of hand...'

'I think I'm decisive. Can I get back to you on that?'

"I'm so overloaded with emails, just one monitor wasn't enough to handle them all."

'We like to find just the right slot for our people.'

"...and how often do you feel monkas?"

"Men just won't leave me alone!"

'Now that everybody can talk, I keep worrying about what people will say.'

E-mail

What brings you to therapy, Mr. Park? I'm stuck. Dr. Noodle. I'm paralyzed. I'm not making any progress. Honestly, I'm lost in the trees. I've lost sight of my goals. My health units are low. Units? Unseen enemies are everywhere. I can't sleep. I'm not eating. You're not making sense. Who am I kidding? You're right. The truth? Fine, I admit it. I can't get past level 5!!! I don't do video game counseling. If my mom loved me more, I'd be able to find more ammo.

"So many FANTASTIC applicants, where do we start!"

Computer Gamers.

"I ran out of answers before she ran out of questions."

"Yes! I defeated the invading forces! I am master and commander... I am a warlord!"

"How did I get to be the only one that listens?"

Phone Signal Problems: "Can you hear me now?"

'Good morning. You have twelve million terabyte unread e-mails.'

'I don't like to be critical, but that's only because you don't take criticism well.'

'Here's a twist. Before you go on your quest, an insurance salesman tries to sell you life insurance. If you buy a lot you can date prettier girls.'

'And you honey, how was your day at the PlayStation?'

"You're so easy to talk to - not everyone is such a good listener."

"Would you please speak more slowly and with a different accent?"

"Thanks for the interview. And, you're definitely on my shortlist."

'I'm not sure I like Billy playing video games so much!'

Law Judge playing video game called 'Call of Jury Duty II'.

I'm going to sports camp this summer. Same. Tap tap tap. My parents think it'll help me make varsity. That'll get me into college. Same. Tap tap tap tap tap. Got him! Nice move. Too bad we can't letter in video games.

"Thank you for your enthusiastic but WRONG example of cursive writing."

"Now tell me more about your fear of speaking in front of an audience."