My family has learned to know what they want and what they think I should want, no matter if I would really want it. I'm always good for the dirty work, but creativity or decisions-no!

My first advice for all plant friends is: NEVER try to do good things on your family's turf. Save money for your own.

With 20 they may say "Oooh, see, the boy can do XXX" (your favorite mission) and with 25 they will say "You lazy bum are wasting the whole day with XXX, instead of looking for some REAL work!!!"

"This is the entrance to the bridge. I was told to take you to the bridge. Probably the highest demand that will be made on my intellectual capacities today I shouldn't wonder."

Marvin the robot in Douglas Adams, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"