It was in these sessions that I first came across the "To my shame" technique...You can get away with any admission, however appalling, so long as it's preceded by the words "to my shame."
...The self-accusatory prefix robs the listener of the right to disapprove...
SANS "TO MY SHAME."
I used to exploit women because I couldn't cope with being alone...
CORRECT RESPONSE. He didn't say "to my shame!" You bastard! You viscious selfish bastard.
It's like "Simon Says" for junkies.

Author: Russell Brand