"So, why haven't you done what I requested," my buddy asked via gmail chat.

"I've been busy," I replied. "Always busy in India."

"Whatcha been doing then?"

"Nothing."

"I thought you were busy?"

"I am. I have little time for anything."

"But you said you were doing nothing?"

"That's right."

"So why don't you get busy?"

"I am."

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing."

"What?!?"

"Huh?"

"I'm confused."

"I can tell."

"First you say you're too busy. Then you say you're doing nothing. And then that you don't have time for anything. Am I missing something?"

"No," I reply. "You've put it quite succinctly."

"Okay, so you'll help me out?"

"Maybe."

"Maybe?"

"Yes."

"Yes, you'll help, or yes, maybe?"

"Correct."

"What?!?"

"Huh?"

"Are you on drugs?"

"No, decidedly not."

"Then what's wrong with you?"

"I told you, I'm busy."

"But you're doing nothing!!!"

"Exactly. It's hard work!"