childhood

diplomat

is a huge expanse of water surrounded by restaurants and hotels.

is a machine that can be used for transportation when it is not needed by our children.

is that glorious time of life when all we had to do to lose weight was take a bath.

is an expert at making interesting conversation while someone else is paying the bill.

is someone who convinces his wife that a fur coat would make her look fat.

is the art of looking suitably embarrassed as people tell you how terrific you are.

is the virtue most needed just when we run out of it.

is a prison that only can be opened from the inside.