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the quote and photo come from the classic film Freaks. One of my all time favorites.

Better make sure it is not a favorite one before trying, don't want to nick it up and then get in trouble.

No I am not speaking from direct experience, just the general sort

One of us. One of us.
http://www.olgabaclanova.com/picture_gallery/movies/freaks/104_gooble_gobble_b_6.jpg

There are some tips for stropping on non-standard items out there, newspaper and belts...