What can I say? I'm an optomistic sort of guy. [He inclines his head a little in mock surrender.] And I have no trouble conceding the realm of doors.

[He gives a small laugh.] Again, that would probably have been a bad idea anyway - holding a door open for anyone would just be inviting the mistletoe to strike.

[He allows a moment to pass before he shifts topics.] If you don't mind talking about it, I am interested to hear more about your powers as an animator, and how they work.