A profoundly ugly girl went to the psychiatrist.”My life is a mess, doctor,” she began, “I am sofucking hideous that no one will associate withme, touch me, or even talk to me. Can you help?” “Why, certainly! Helping people feel much betterabout themselves is my area of expertise. I canstart making you feel more confident about yourappearance right here and now.” “Oh, I am so grateful! What should I do first?”she asked. “First things first. Just walk over to the otherside of the room and lie face down on my couch.”