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Can be quite fun, can't it?

Yes, I would have to agree.

What does your try telling you?

"You're too egotistical and narcissistic." Yours?

"You need to feel your feelings!"

That sounds like Dr. Phil's nonsense.

Yeah, those guys are even worse.

ooc: *strains at the 6 word!!*

Cheerful sentiment makes me gag, honestly.

ooc: Eek, this is getting tough!

*nods* Like overdosing on sugar. Sickening.

Precisely! Why is such drivel popular?!

People are shallow. All about them.

ooc: *headdesk* OK... wanna drop the word limit? *g*

ooc: Sure. I think that's the longest I could keep the limit in character.

I suppose I cannot really say much in regards to that. I do know I have a bit of an ego.

Still, I suppose all this feel good nonsense sells so easily since people are looking for a 'quick fix' to make them feel better about their lives.

That's not why I'm seeing a therapist though. Seeing one is sadly in my contract.

ooc: Heh, it's a challenge that sometimes isn't worth it given the direction of conversation!

It's the 'quick fix' mentality that I deal with all the time. Or at least when those 'quick fixes' fail and people end up realising they just don't exist.

A contract that makes you see a therapist? *wary* Pretty heavy.

ooc: Definitely!

They certainly don't. So why do you have to deal with people who realize they don't exist?

Well, I do work for a network television show. I suppose there's some legal rationale behind that contract clause.

*grins* Well, they realise the 'quick fixes' don't work - I'm a personal trainer, and self-defence instructor. All those fad diets and fancy food things? Interesting way they try and explain away the basics.

So you're in TV, huh? Guess that explains the contract.

Oh, I see! That makes sense. With your responses to my original post, I did not believe you were in any of the professions within the psychology field. But a personal trainer would certainly be familiar with lots of 'quick fix' schemes.

I am, yes. It wasn't exactly what I aspired to do since my background is in finance. But I do fall back on that as the Banker for Deal or No Deal.

Sure am. And it's what people want more and more - fix it now, fix it quick. Everyone these days is into 'instant' gratification, immediate answers. Reckon there should be a big sign put up on Times Square, or wherever - Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day! And neither was your lifestyle! - or something like that.

Your background is in finance and you ended up on a TV show? What's Deal or No Deal? One of those game show things?

I would have to agree with your assessment.

Deal or No Deal is one of those game shows, yes. The ones with the models who open silver briefcases.

I can explain the rules further if you'd like but usually when I say that much, the answer I receive is, "Oh that one!"

*grins* Sorry, never really been one for the 'usual'. Don't watch much TV, and when I do, usually a DVD.

I don't watch much television either. I'm perfectly fine with a good book.

But I like my job. It's fun playing the villain. *smirks*

Despite the requirement to spend time on the shrink's couch? *g*

A small price to pay, really. Especially since she is rather easy to annoy. *smirks*

What about you? Do you ever push your therapist's buttons?

*considers Madeline and grins*

Yeah, guess I did. Last time was apparently more than she liked though. Must've found the one that really pissed her off.

Any remorse for doing so?

*pushes way thoughts of Michael*

No, it gave me my freedom.

I rarely have any for pushing my therapist's buttons.

Your freedom? Sounds like whatever happened to you was a rather serious matter.

Just got mixed up with the wrong crowd, you might say.

Fair enough. I'm not one to pry for details.

*smiles and winks* Probably pretty boring compared to what I've heard about the crazy world of television!

Oh, it can be a bit on the 'crazy' side. Especially with some of the contestants we've had on the show. Some of them are so shrill and hyper. They give me a headache, honestly.

Ah, yes, I can imagine. The few times I've seen some of those shows? Tell me, I've often wondered, *grins, curious* do they actually feed the audience on sugar, or uppers or something?

Well, on the show I'm on, it's not so much the audience that annoys me. For the most part, those who are just viewing the game are well mannered.

Yet, those that play it and those that are there to support the contestant? Well...I wouldn't be surprised if some of them were hyped up on a mix of caffeine and sugar.

They can be a hyper bunch. I've learned to tune them out for the most part though.

*chuckles* Probably just as well from the sounds of it!

So tell me, other than playing with numbers, what else do you do to pass the time of day?

Indeed. *sighs, thinking about a couple of contestants he particularly did not like*

Outside of working...*pauses, thinking*

My family is here in LA though and I spend time with them from time to time. In fact not too long ago, I let my two nieces appear on the show. They had fun.

I took a couple of classes over the summer. Not sure if I got what I wanted to out of them though.

What about you?

That's nice, having a family to spend time with. And classes in what?

Me? I walk. Or run. I'm a little addicted to travel, but always love coming home. You know the old cliche, there's no place like home.

Well, they were just elective classes. I was supposed to learn how to relax, I suppose. I took pottery and yoga classes. Of the two, the pottery class was more disappointing.

Traveling can be wonderful though I would have to agree there is truth to that cliché.

So you have a few issues with learning to relax?

*nods*

Yes, I do tend to get a bit wrapped up in my work sometimes.

Ever tried exercise? Getting the endorphins going? A natural high?

I do try to keep in shape, but I guess I really haven't tried exercise as a stress reliever.