On: Cyril Connolly and the literature of depression

[amelius]

> I feel that if a person can't communicate, the very least he can do is to shut up.

For most people it requires some practice.

[simplify → amelius]

Practice, or mentally inhibited. Either way Lehrer's response is a selfish and horrid thing to say, as it attacks those who are already unable to defend themselves (can't communicate).