1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run-anywhere.
4. People call at 8 p.m. and ask: 'Did I wake you?'
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
8. You can eat supper at 5 p.m.
9. You can live without sex but not your glasses.
10. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
