opera singer: i’ve been trying to teach my mind to show up earlier and train harder but it hasn’t worked. i’m sorry.
first violinist: don’t worry about it. mind’s aren’t famous for being trainable.
opera singer: but i’ve been training mine since i was eighteen.
first violinist: and now you’re going to redouble your efforts?
opera singer: yes. have you also done it?
first violinist: i’ve also believed it, but now less so.
opera singer: don’t you want to improve yourself?
first violinist: did you just ask me what’s the sound of one hand clapping in camouflage?
opera singer: maybe.
first violinist: i like the way you sing.