Just the other day, I met with Pinocchio. I listened to him. I couldn't help but pay attention to his body language...so packed with enthusiasm and emotion. And, yes, I saw his nose growing. At first it was almost imperceptible. Then, as I focused my attention, the growth was clearly visible. I must warn you. At first, you gotta watch closely to see that nose growing. At first, it doesn't happen the way it was portrayed in that classic animated movie. Pinocchio's nose growth is far more subtle and nowhere near as comical.

Really, it's a troubling thing to witness firsthand.

Once Pinocchio's nose starts to grow there's no stopping it. You cannot butt in to stop it. And, while it's happening it's virtually impossible to avoid eye-nose contact. No matter how grotesque you may find it, you cannot take your eyes off it. And, displaying interest in it is the worst thing you can do. That simply fuels the fire and feeds the beast…I mean, your interest is guaranteed to inflate that proboscis.

With time the trauma of that growing schnozzola will subside…I’m talking about the trauma you experienced not the trauma Pinocchio goes through as outrageous nose growth contorts his little face.

I understand Pinocchio’s nose returns to normal after his voice is silent for a while. I cannot confirm that. I'm not sure if the nose subsided after I left because I've not been able to bring myself to visit with Pinocchio since the incident.