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E. W. B., Art Director of a national magazine catering to scientific americans writes:

Hi guys,I hate to bother you again but you were so much help with the "fish" thing I thought I'd run this one by you. For the last couple of weeks I've been having a confidence problem. Particularly in, you know, the bedroom. Don't get me wrong, I'm still pretty active for a guy my age, but lately there have been a few "performance" incidents that really shook me up. Things would be going fine, Barry White's soulful stylings doing the trick on the eight track, rum and cokes kicking in, when suddenly all I could think about was you guys. I guess I'd wind up comparing myself to you and just coming up short. Talent, looks, wit and money, you seem to have it all. Instantly I'd feel foolish for even dreaming a woman would want ME when there are men like you around. Hey, I'm happy for you and honored to be considered your friend (I am right?) but this inferiority thing is getting to me. Any ideas?

Thanks,
E.W.B.

Dear E.W.B.
Hey Ed, great to hear from you buddy.
Maybe you should set your sights a little lower. There are plenty of people out there willing to settle for someone like you. Maybe settle isn't the right word but you know what we mean.
Hope this helped. Good luck.
By the way, our records show an outstanding invoice of $600 we sent out to you in March. How about sending it through?
Andy & Pete