Original sentence: In a similar geeky fashion, if Leonard is interested in a problem of scientific interest, or intently playing Halo 3, he is oblivious to the advances of women, just like his friends; however, on one occasion he thought he heard Penny, but just as readily dismissed it
Edited sentence: In a similar geeky fashion, if Leonard is focused in a problem of scientific interest, or intently playing Halo 3, he is oblivious to the advances of women, just like his friends; however, on one occasion he thought he heard Penny, but just as readily dismissed it