I think the proper definition is: Expert - a former drip under pressure. Bryan _____ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Closson Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 12:20 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: As a Oracle professional you should care your image Self proclaiming oneself an 'expert ' is in poor taste in my opinion and indicates a serious lack of humility. ...I think the term "an expert" is highly overrated, honestly