John,
Your father's saying is a wonderful bit of wisdom but WAAAAAAY too late for any of these guys, so don't even think you have to go by that AND if you have a huge supply (and I mean HUGE) of shoe laces - these guys could certainly use some!!! It goes without saying, though, I love 'em all and wouldn't change a thing about any of them.
Have no fear - if comes into your brain it's quite alright if it comes out your mouth around here!!
Gail