18 September 1999 - communication advice

Dear Advice Columnist,

Please explain “communication”. I am unclear on the concept of understanding.
— Solipsist in Seattle

Solipsist, your difficulty is common among children, parents, childless couples, singles, and other confused beings. As all advice columnists know, there is no cure. Communication cannot be communicated without communication, though you’ll never comprehend this. I recommend a career in marketing, where your disability will prove advantageous.
— Advice W. Columnist