Just start bulldozing them and only talk about DIY home projects. "OMG you should see our new deck. Steve wants to stain it but I really like the bare look."
My mischievous side wants to do only one word answers, but my rational side knows they'd probably know how to twist it to fit their narrative
Q: What originally got you into DIY
A: Dave
Q: Dave?
A: Yes
Q: Who's Dave?
A: Nobody
Q: Would you please elavorate?
A: No
...
Q: So have you stopped grooming kids?
A: No... Yes! FUCK!