probably the wisest thing Mother ever said...

Mother:  What’s he like?

Me:  He’s like a guy

Mother:  Yeh, but what’s he like?

Me:  Just a regular guy

Mother:  What does he look like?

Me:  A guy

Mother:   Why do you not get excited about things like this?

Me: Because I’m a realist

Mother: You’re a cynic

Me:  Meh…Cynic/Realist.  Anyway, I’m absolutely not interested - he’ll be a friend

Mother: Well, that’s not very realistic, dear…