I have an advanced degree in procrastination and another one in paranoia.

Paranoia is just another word for ignorance.

Considering the sacrifices both of you are making to obtain Sean's advanced degree, you are to be commended for really living on a shoestring budget.

We spoke French at home and I didn't know any English until I went to school. My mother was French and met my father when he visited France as a student on a teaching placement.

I could do with a bit more excess. From now on I'm going to be immoderate--and volatile--I shall enjoy loud music and lurid poetry. I shall be rampant.

The great thing about books is that you can end with a question mark.