==> A hush fell over the room when Marge Clark said to Billy O <==
MC> nonononono. that's the... okay. I have (still) a *lot* of trouble
MC> accepting compliments, or praise...always need to duck and dodge out
MC> of 'em. and I was taught, a long time ago, that the correct reply is
MC> "thank you and shut up"
I think you got that a little sideways. I think the response is "thank
you"....and the behavior is after you said that....shut up. ;-)
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