"“The question is, just how do we tackle this problem? Do we merely modulate your Ego so it’s less irritating? Admittedly, that might make you easier to take – but it won’t address the real core of the problem, which is that when all is said and done you really don’t have a lot to be egotistical about.” “That can’t be true! My Haiku alone –” “First rule of human social interaction, Mr. Porter: If you have to lead with Haiku, you’ve already lost.”"