After a cup of herbal tea and a nice hot soak, CIA Director Porter Goss finally felt relaxed enough to brief the President on North Korea.

Head Spook: "I'm a Headcase!"

CIA Director Porter Goss last week reported that he is feeling overworked and overwhelmed by the many duties of his job.

"The jobs I'm being asked to do, the five hats that I wear, are too much for this mortal," Goss told a stunned audience of 200 members, each of whom then chipped in $45 to send the CIA Director on a restful holiday to Barbados.

Analysts see Goss's admission as a cry for help. "Lots of people feel overwhelmed by their jobs but they usually don't hold an hour-long press conference about it," said a voice inside my head as this article sent shivers of panic down my spine. "I mean, this guy is the Director of the CIA! Millions of lives depend on his ability to perform his duties, and he's warning us in advance that he's incompetent!"

In the wake of Goss's public meltdown, his job description is being redefined and key responsibilities taken away. John Negroponte, incoming Director of National Intelligence, will serve as Goss's new boss and babysitter.