1.Are you affiliated with the band Dr. Elephant?
No, I’m just a humble country doctor who happens to be an elephant. Or, if you like, a humble elephant who happens to have a medical degree. I’m afraid I don’t keep up much with this modern music; when I’m listening to the hi-fi I like a bit of Bobby Darin or Julie London. The classics. Wish ’em well, though, whatever they play.
2. If you’re an elephant, what makes you think you can help with the problems of humans?
I think we’re all here to help each other with our problems, whether we’re elephants, humans, pythons or any other creature. I’ll do the best I can. Trying to make it as an elephant in a field traditionally dominated by humans has given me a pretty unusual perspective. After all, the more we learn about our history, the more funny connections with each other we may find.
3. Where’s Annabelle?
I’m not sure, but try looking in the closet behind the basket of shoes.
4. What’s with the three-piece suit and the pipe?
I wear a suit to show my respect for my patients and my job, and three-piece suits are more comfortable and flattering if you’re a big fellow. I smoke a pipe because it’s comforting and it helps me think. Imaginary elephants don’t get lung cancer. If you’re not an imaginary elephant, you should try not to smoke. If you need something comforting to help you think, try a nice cup of tea.
5. Is it true, what they say about elephants?
We never do forget, if that’s what you mean.
6. Are you an African elephant or an Indian elephant?
I’m a Long Island elephant, have been all my life.
7. When you get tipsy, do you see pink people?
I beg your pardon! That’s a very rude question!
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