For things to have value in man's world, they are given the role of commodities. Among man's oldest and most constant commodity is woman.
“My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack.”
“I'm addicted to laughing. I go to see a lot of comedy shows. I'm addicted to playing really loud and obnoxious rock music in my car. I'm addicted to beautiful clothes and shoes. I just love gorgeous stuff and work hard to acquire pretty things, shiny things. I'm addicted to shiny things!”