"Hobbies? Those are for idle bodies who have the free time to think about such things. Do I look like I have any interest in distractions?" "You think I've got a sharp tongue? I just tell it like it is. If someone can't handle it, maybe that's their problem." "Oh, I'm well aware that many, many people will want to seek me out and settle the grudges they've built while I'm here in the Akademiya. Fine by me — come one, come all, I say. As a matter of fact, I'm somewhat looking forward to it."