`` yes , ma'am , '' he says , before burying his nose in the crossword puzzle again . it came down to a question of living or dying . `` whoever cuts my hair wants to sleep with me afterward . no-one else i know has ever done anything like it . `` perhaps this will help to inspire you . '' there was even a time when my brother liked having me around , up until he got engaged to a famous singer . once inside , i leaned against the door and covered my face with both hands . 