If you can't get rid of that crazy roommate who is constantly on your tail with a small, awfuly friendly talk - here is a quick and easy recipe.
You will need: Book; Magazine; Laptop with a movie (important! don't forget the headphones); Coffee; Epsom salt; Mineral oil; and Gum.
Get up 20 minutes earlier than him and take a 2.5 hour bath. Enjoy!
After all, it's a shame not to find a bathroom when you live on 42nd, especially when you are so proud that you get your excerise living on the 3rd floor walkup.
PS: The trick here is to surpress any guilt feelings, and coming out not to start a coversation by apologizin..