Eh, Mick runs at the mouth anyway. I wouldn't mind ignoring him from time to time.
When he goes on a tear, just take a breath and let yourself go blank. Don't make eye contact noo no. Just nod. Nod until the end of a sentence, or something that sort of sounds like it was said with conviction, then go "uh-huh." or "yep."
Don't agree too much, or he'll want you to be part of the conversation. You don't want that. That requires energy. Just nod. Nod, and wink.
