L'art de plaire est l'art de tromper (The art of pleasing is the art of deception). "So are you going to help out with this project or not, Joey?" Jessie was asking about me helping out with an upcoming art show. He was asking me in particular to be present for any technical mishaps. Jessie's art exhibit was a holographic display; thus, he needed someone with experience in optics and engineering. Someone like me—my major...