'No, I am a musician' and smile a lot.
In my case, I can honestly say that. Many times it works too...especially if you start humming something or drumming a rhythm on your legs...most people will either join in with you, or move away slowly, so as not to attract your attention <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Ors, MAE, MT-BC
Memento mori
Vulnerant omnes, ultima necat (They all wound, the last kills)