I haven't spoken English in years. I'd probably do better with French. [He flicks his cigarette dismissively.] It wouldn't surprise me, though I wouldn't rule out advanced technology either. [A beat.] You haven't found any fish in your ears, have you?

We can burn it off. [That sounds plausible.] And you shouldn't judge until you've tried it for yourself. You might be crying into your cannoli by the end.