8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: engaging in a dialog with the user, including: receiving input from the user, producing a voice markup language script in response to the user input, and executing the voice markup language script to generate an output for provision to the user.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: engaging in a dialog with the user, including: receiving input from the user, producing a voice markup language script in response to the user input, and executing the voice markup language script to generate an output for provision to the user. 10. The method of claim 8 , wherein engaging in a dialog with the user further comprises: receiving a second user input when an output based on the executed voice markup language script is being provided to the user; interrupting the output being provided to the user; and processing the second user input.