well, most of you know that i'm owned by a parrot. he's just like "fred" on the old "baretta" t.v. show. yes, he talks. he's owned me for 15 years, and, now that the kids are all grown and gone, he is a bigger baby than he used to be. he literally SCREAMS unless i tell him a story each night...must be complete with sound effects, and hand movements, as well...oh, yes...his name is...of all things...Poppi!!!