[This speech was presented at the opening ceremonies of ArmadilloCon 16, 
is copyright by Bradley Denton, and is distributed with his bemused 
permission. We're trying to get it nominated for the Best Dramatic 
Presentation Hugo award this year.]

The 12-Step Program for Science Fiction Addiction
by Brad D.

        I'd like to begin by thanking everyone for coming to the meeting 
tonight. It takes a lot of courage to attend one of these things, and I 
commend you all for doing so.
        To make things ea