I've had a face-lift. I've had my eyes done; liposuction; the nose job - well, that was a long time ago.
My parents both worked full time. I remember a lot of simple meals. Everything I know about cooking is self-schooled.
I would tell anyone who wants something from someone else to feign not wanting it. People are perverse. If you show great affection to them, they'll run the other way.

