[ Halfway through a mouthful of shrimp he almost chokes. ]

I haven't — [ Coughing into a fist, needs some water. ] I've only seen her perform on stage, not — I've never, would never —

[ He has nothing solid in terms of widely ... topical proof to offer, is what he means. ]

I have only ever seen her on stage. I'm sure if you do all the things you say you can, you'll blow that side of it out of the water.

[ Because Fish is obviously a famous courtesan too, of course, with their own building at their disposal and whatnot. ]