And as far as my own choice of loss of faculties, this is always a tough decision. Let me narrow it down. Couldn't do without hearing (music!!!) or sight, nope. I ain't givin' up my libido neither (maybe I should... if I did it might come back of its own accord anyway, and thereby I could keep all of my faculties... hmmmm...). Touch, need that for libido and other general sensualities and sense perceptions. Taste, need that for food. Smell, too, and speech. If I lose some of my smell, my taste starts to go. If I can't talk, I have to write everything like Dondi, which would probably be the least of these evils and deprivations. I'd choose that, if I absolutely had to, but mostly I'm with 17th--thankful I have all six af my faculties, empathizing with those who don't--but not feeling sorry for them. Sympathy kills.
Peace,
P-Nut