I believe you are not embarassed, Jack.  And that is because I do believe that you are dispassionate when it comes to playing stocks.  Most cannot do that (I'm in the "most" category), and most would be embarrassed had they made a statement like yours (again, guilty here).  I am willing to concede that you're emotional make-up is different than most and well-suited to play the market (unlike most).  That said, I'm happy to play the emotional hand I've been dealt, and control it a bit with the proper prescribed meds!  :)