Exactly. Although I drink sometimes, I am almost a freak about not driving while under the influence. My driving is bad enough even when I have my wits about me. I could not live with myself if I hurt someone.

And, after having two surgeries to repair a shattered knee, I can sympathise with anyone one who has had a knee injury. That will teach me to be late on my loan payments to Sal and Vinnie.

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