How do I explain a layoff in interviews? - what worked for you?

They always ask why I left, and I freeze. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I have been practising in the mirror.

Say it plainly and move on to what you can do. Interviewers usually move on if you do.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 5 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.