If I’m limping, please don’t ask me why. When you are young, every injury comes complete with a terrific anecdote. “I was saving a child from a house fire, and I seem to have pulled a muscle.” With such a tale to tell, you want to be asked. Later in life, the injuries still come, but with no story attached.

Question: “How did you injure your back?”

Put your hand down, buddy. Please.Credit: Getty Images

Answer:........

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