Mike the Elder wrote:

> 1. What's so desirable about the statistical property of being "normal"?

It massively increases the probability of people liking you. (Which is, 
after all, the most important thing in life.)

> In your mind, divide the audience into two
> distinct groups. Group One are the decent folk whose opinion might be worth
> actually caring about.  They'll empathize with your situation and be more than
> willing to cut you a break for any imperfections in your presentation - just as
> you would gladly do for them.  Group Two are the jerks who have nothing better
> to do that stand around passing judgment on others.  Talk to Group One as you
> would to any group of friends and ignore Group Two as they so richly deserve to
> be ignored.

Heh. That there is good advice. ;-)

But as we all know, fear is not necessarily a rational responce - ask 
anybody who's afraid of spiders.

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