Oh yes, and then I'm an armchair activist. No thank you.

But no, it's no excuse, it's reasoning. If was excusing, I would be giving you the reasons why I can't -- [ he held a hand to his chest. ] That I was made to be this way, or I'm the product of my world and can't change.

All I'm asking for is breathing room, isn't that reasonable? Did you know that I came back after being beheaded only to be attacked again? My caution is not unfounded.