Dr. Leroy, the head psychiatrist at the local mental hospital, is
examining patients to see if they're cured and ready to re-enter
society.
"So, Mr. Clark," the doctor says to one of his patients, "I see by
your chart that you've been recommended for dismissal. Do you have any
idea what you might do once you're released?"
The patient thinks for a moment, then replies, "Well, I went to school
for mechanical engineering. That's still a good field, good money
there. But on the other hand, I thought I might write a book about my
experience here in the hospital, what it's like to be a patient here.
People might be interested in reading a book like that. In addition, I
thought I might go back to college and study art history, which I've
grown interested in lately."
Dr. Leroy nods and says, "Yes, those all sound like intriguing
possibilities."
"And do you know what the best part is?" he asks.
"No. Please tell me."
"The best part is I can carry on being a teapot in my spare time."
