Coldplay's Oracle ponders Chris Martin's venturing into comedy

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July 29, 2009 - submitted by Krystle, Canada

Q. Chris Martin is clearly witty and quick. From his relationship with Ricky Gervais and Simon Pegg, (nevermind the Nappies), I can't believe he doesn't want to venture in the comedy arena. He clearly loves it.

The Oracle replies:

I agree that Chris is quite the joker and has a great sense of humour but so do many people who don't choose that path. Chris has chosen his career path and luckily for him it's working out pretty well. I like to think of myself as a bit of a comedian but there's no way I would venture into the comedy arena - extremely hard to crack and nerves would get the better of me!

July 30, 2009 - submitted by Guy, United States of America

Q. Hey Oracle, I don't know what to do, let me tell you... Last week was my birthday, and I invited some friends to make a bbq in my house, but, after they told me they would come, they didn�t !!. Then I invited them to another place in a different time and the same has happen, the worst part is that I invited all the people that I considered my friends, now I feel alone and I am depressed because I realized that I don't have friends at all. I don't know what to do, I am so shy that I can't say hello to new people, I really want to stop being shy but I don't know what to do. Can you recommend me one self-motivation book, or something to help me?? Thanks in advance.

The Oracle replies:

Well Guy if there's one thing I can't abide it's inconsiderate rude people! These people are not true friends and I wouldn't feel sad, I'd be thankful you have seen them for what they are. It's no reflection on you but you don't need these selfish people around you. Making new friends can be very hard but the best advice I can give is that you look at people who seem to have the same interests as you, maybe take the same class as you and look like the kind of person you want to hang out with. Take a deep breath and just talk to them. Smile too, that'll put everyone at ease. A good technique to overcome shyness is to practice talking in front of the mirror. I'm not suggesting you learn things to say off by heart but it will help you feel confident and relaxed if you start to make eye contact when you engage with people. I wouldn't personally recommend a book for this situation because I know that you can do it without. We've all been there, so remember you're not alone, even if it feels like it right now.

July 30, 2009 - submitted by Noemi, Argentina

Q. Yesterday I had sex with a boy I really like! It was my first time with him, before that we just kiss each other, the problem is that the sex wasn't good enough, and after that we didn't talk any more, the situation was totally uncomfortable, what should I do??

The Oracle replies:

Noemi this is unfortunately one of life's lessons. Some boys, even if they really like a girl, will just want to have sex and then aren't interested afterwards. It doesn't mean it wasn't good or that there's anything wrong with you, it's just something that a lot of boys I know have done and sadly still do when they are grown up! All I can say to you is that you mustn't feel it is your fault but do protect yourself by not sleeping with a boy just because you think that he wants to or will dump you if you don't. It really is better to wait and sleep with someone who you love and trust so you can have a relationship rather than what happened with this boy. All you can do is put it down to experience and not contact him.

July 29, 2009 - submitted by Dagny, Singapore

Q. How does the almighty Oracle calm down after a bad scare?

The Oracle replies:

When my heart's racing from such an experience I take very long deep breaths and also either rescue remedy or a homeopathic Calm & Clear tincture. I hope you've not had a bad scare Dagny!