Opinions today have become like ears, “Everybody has at least two.” If he were alive today that would of course exclude old Vincent van Gough. Vinnie had this plan to win the hand (and probably a couple of other parts) of his dearly beloved. “If you don’t say you love me I’ll cut off my ear.” As the lady in question was pondering her answer – women do ponder – Vinnie became impatient. He lopped off his ear right before she said “Vincent van Gough I love you.” He saw her lips moving but could only reply “I can’t hear you; I don’t have an ear” as he held the bloodied ear above his head like a Matador on a Sunday afternoon.