"You are so mistaken that I wince" "The reason I listen to Marc is that he's among the smartest people" That's the reason you listen to Marc. Certainly you a

"You are so mistaken that I wince" "The reason I listen to Marc is that he's among the smartest people" That's the reason you listen to Marc. Certainly you aren't claiming that there are many others (for example the writers or people in the media) that pay attention to him (and broadcast what he says) for the reasons the parent is mentioning.