I don't think I would describe my sense of humor. Doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd do.
He had a way with him. Before you had a chance to say no, he was there and done. That only happened to me once before, with a duke, who literally swept me off my feet, and before I knew what was happening, we'd done it. Another terrible mistake.
Our concept is not that America should operate alone or by itself in world affairs or in military affairs.