thing is, not too long ago he might have gotten away with it--with a smirk

"I just got my license renewed, do you want to see it?"

"That's a pretty good picture, Dad. You're looking really young!"

"Yeah? Well, no one at work can guess my age, you know."

"Do you remember when I was like five and you told me you were 14 when I asked how old you were?"

"Ha ha. Yes, I remember that."

"And I was like, 'WHOA, you are OLD, Daddy!' "

"Oh, by the way, I just want you to understand that I don't want any presents or any kind of big deal this December."

"Why?! It's your big 6-0!"

"I don't know what you're talking about. I'm only 28."

"Nice, Dad. Your daughter is 30 and you're 28?"

"Fine, then. I take that back. I'm 35."