[colin_fraizer]

I used to have the same problem. I solved it this way:

1. I set things up so I could trigger my "time-savior" with a few keystrokes. 2. At start, it would pause for a short, variable time. [During that time, I would keep my hands away from the keyboard and my attention raptly dedicated to my torturer.] 3. After the pause, the system would call MY desk phone. 4. I would sadly explain, "Oh, sorry to cut this short,but I really have to take this important work call…"