77. The art of seeming respectable

It’s not so much an art as an ability to keep your mouth shut

None of us are respectable

Those who claim we are, are often less respectable than the rest of us

I could tell you I am

And as long as I manage to keep my mouth shut afterwards

You have no reason to believe different.

I could tell you I’m not and you may think I’m joking

Endearing isn’t it.

I am an artist.

Please don’t respect me