Finally, should something unfortunate turn up in one of your e-mails, as a last resort you might try the "just kidding" defense.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Rick, have you been reading over at my blog, just kidding here but not many covered the China Gate story and I caught it too when it was happening and yes the insurers are investing heavy in technology, United has been doing this for a long time and made several acquisitions last year alone.

FORBES: The Coming Crash Of The American Health Care System

Here's the plan -- the secret plan. (Laughter.) You guys, turn off your cameras. (Laughter.) Just kidding. (Laughter.) So from now until November we're going to need every single one -- look at this room!

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event