I can't do it.

The headline comes from James Altucher, who wrote about how its four short words are the perfect way to say "No."

I've been using it for years and I'm here to tell you that it works like a charm: ends the conversation every time and leaves the person who asked you not angry but, rather, at a loss for words.

Try it, you'll like it.

If you're not completely happy with the results, have the person who asked you email me: I'll sort them out in a New York minute.

Up top, the music I'm hearing.