skeptical by nature , he also had the rare ability to explain difficult scientific concepts in a way the average reader could understand , and his articles had appeared in hundreds of newspapers and magazines around the world . `` i was so pleased to have you back that i did n't want to say or do anything to cause an argument . what did he mean , hes going to find her breaking point ? right now the most important thing you can do is rest . '' i hated repeating myself when i knew i was being perfectly clear . 