I've been dealing with a personal/professional debacle for a bit of time.

An individual who I run into once in a while asked me how things were going with the situation, and I answered that it would seem that I've gotten them into between a rock and a hard place, to which he answered, "If you've gotten them by the balls, twist a little. You will be amazed what can be accomplished with a little bit of pressure."

I so love some people around me, especially when they are intelligent and witty!