I've never really been able to keep a pet before, truth be told. [ he gestures at one of the creatures on his lap. ]

Here I thought they needed time and a gentle hand to warm up to people. And yet....

[ he gives a small, nervous laugh. ]

I have to admit. I'm not really much of a reader...
Unless it's a script or a stageplay, I'm more of a. Television and movies guy, you know...?