Well, it's a slightly more professional approach than a begging bowl and a dog on a string.
To be fair, I've often asked for things (a new bike, the starship enterprise airfix kit, mercy at the hands of the school bully, a pay rise) so I can see where he's coming from.
I like to think that my justifications have been equally weak but ultimately, if there are people out there misguided enough to fund someone else's idyllic lifestyle, then please put them in touch with me.
Regards, enq.