Conversation with three grandchildren about their future plans:
No 1 (boy aged 7): I want to be a paleontologist
No 2 (girl aged 5): I want to be a vet
No 3 (younger boy, aged 4): I want to be a banker.
Shocked silence, then:
Me: "oh, no - do you mean that? It's all about money, though. Isn't love more important than money?
No 1: I think love is more important
No 2: I think love is more important as well
No 3: I think love is more important (pause) I meant money is more important really!
Shocked silence, then:
No 3: That surprised you, didn't it?
It was the timing that got me. I think he is going to be a comedian, really.
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