Quote from Nina in See Dick Run
Nina: I thought you and Dr. Solomon had a date again tonight. Mary: We did. Nina: He stood you up? Mary: Oh, no, I talked to him. He said he got an upsetting phone call from a friend with a big head. And he didn't think he'd be much fun tonight. Nina: Oh. Well, my all-time favorite excuse was "I have a terminal illness." Mary: You actually had that pulled on you? Nina: Yes, but in all fairness, the guy died.