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Minor operation

Minor operation

I have to undergo a minor operation. Three holes will be drilled into my skull. A doctor helps me find the right prone position on the operating table. I ask him, "Are you the man with the drill?" He replies, "No, I'm the man with the hammer."

It turns out he is the anesthetist.

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A version of this article also appeared in the newspaper on July 12, 2025 .
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