The repressed memory is like a noisy intruder being thrown out of the concert hall. You can throw him out, but he will bang on the door and continue to disturb the concert. The analyst opens the door and says, If you promise to behave yourself, you can come back in.

		Name: Theodor Reik Type: Psychologist Nationality: American Birth: May 12, 1888 Death: December 31, 1969