he would n't eat dinner unless my sis physically dragged him to the table and sat him down in front of a plate of food . `` sometimes people are afraid of things they do n't need to be afraid of . he decided he had had enough of walking and started on his way back to the car . `` and a happy new year to you , sir . '' they were busy , didnt have time for your nonsense now . `` how long is the program or whatever you call it ? '' they responded as best they could . 