Donna ! How are you ? It's good to hear your voice .   Thank you . Jack , it's always a pleasure doing business with you .   So how are things in the land of the free and the home of brave ?   Great ! And , how are things in your neck of the woods ?   Things are so great here . I almost smiled myself to death last week . One of my coworkers had to give me CPR .   Oh.Jack , I have missed your sense of humor.Ha ha ha ! Nobody else sees things quite like you do.It ' s your gift .   Or a curse .   Nope , it's a gift.Anyway , we need some more of those mid-range speakers you tricked me into buying last time .   That , my dear , was classic sales technique delivered by a professional .   Are you still gouging your customers the same price per unit ?   Heck no , we doubled the price , but because it's you , I'll let you have'em at 50 off .   You silver-tongued devil . Can't you ever just answer a question with a simple yes or no ?   I could , but where's the fun in that ? 