Ah -- probably import bullshit then, sorry you got involved in it. [ A knowing smile, a touch sympathetic. ] There's always something going on, and... [ A shrug. ] Most of us schlubs are powerless to stop it.

Anyway, I have this because... well, I get a lot of requests for autographs. Nothing worse than a politician who can't prepare for things. It looks rude when you say yes, and then don't have a marker to do the deed.

[ He did not, however, lean in to mark up his forehead. ]

What happens if I don't do it? Do you have to move on? I could probably make it really, really small... if you absolutely need one.