I didn′t complain, just worked harder despite the white-anting that went on under the surface.

The genre is traditionally nonsexual, despite the scantily clad bimbos on the covers of its pulp magazines of the 1950s and despite its politically correct genderbending of the 1970s and 1980s.

I didn't refuse [to provide a urine sample]. I literally can't do it because I have a shy bladder. Dilbert, 7 June 2006.

Gulden appeared at a loss for an instant reply. I want plenty to do, he replied, presently. I want to be in on everything. I want to be free to kill a man when I like. . . . Gulden, I'll split the difference between us. I'll leave you free to do as you like. But all the others—every man—must take orders from me.