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Even better - he answered “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” to every question at his Superbowl press conference. Osaka included video of that in her post announcing her press policy for this event, so clearly she’s thinking along the same lines.

And let’s not forget Marshawn Lynch’s Super Bowl media day classic: “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” in response to 30 different questions.

And it was still the most insightful interview given that week.

And the NFL got their monies worth the news coverage of that was larger than if he was giving really insightful answers.

In a way it's not too dissimilar an approach; different people have different tolerances for -- and reactions to -- conflict though (in all walks of life). What works well for one sportsperson and their composure might not work so well for another.

“Thanks for asking about my stomach.”

Is "no comment" acceptable?