creative ways to discourage unwanted admirers

Try to steer the conversation into something like "So what're you into" or "What are your hobbies"? Then, when they ask you, say, in a really spasmatic voice, "I like pointy things." My SIL does a great job of this -- she throws in this creepy twitch to spice it up. It's hilarious.

Bright Blessings!
Aphrodite Pretty