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    Ben Stein is an "economist," "comedian" and former Nixon speech-writer married to Alexandra Denman. He's also an incredible sap, if Sunday's New York Times column on love and economics was anything to go by. Among the gag-reflex-inducing pieces of advice Ben had to offer in between his many, many overwrought economic metaphors: don't love assholes; look beyond the surface; love for the long haul; and don't let someone you love yank your chain. Question: Did Mr. Stein forget a wedding anniversary or something? [NY Times]