We interrupt this for a musical interlude.

Hello... is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone home?
....
I need some information first.
Just the basic facts.
Can you tell me where it hurts?
...
There is no pain; you are receding.
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon.
...
I have become comfortably numb...

Thanks, Roger Waters.