" How am I doing? He nods. I smile and turn the question over in my mind. I begin to point out that it isn't really the right question, but start to laugh before I can finish, and keep on laughing, a laughter that builds on it self.

How am I doing? he might as well ask, Would you like more pebbles in your shoes, or Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play? "

― Nick Flynn