New dictionary definitions

I came across these the other day, which, as it's a bank holiday, I'm using as a quick "filler". How many of these fit the bill? I particularly like that for a politician - Politician : One who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after - of which there are a number of cases locally!

New Dictionary definitions of the following words:

Compromise : The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
Office : A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
Etc. : A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.
Committee : Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
Experience : The name men give to their mistakes.
Philosopher : A fool who torments himself during life, to be spoken of when dead.
Father : A banker provided by nature.
Criminal : A guy no different from the rest....except that he got caught.
Boss : Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
Politician : One who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.