Reginald Barrington wrote:It was definitely a mistake to repeat Andrew's words they should have just quoted him, then he'd be taking the flak.
It's worth bearing in mind, of course, that RCP presidents are nailed on for a very large gong after their very short stint. Not that I'm suggesting that this prospect might influence Mr Goddard in any way, let alone act as a constraint on his freedom to say things that might displease the honours committee. Just putting it out there for information purposes.
As for Hancock, yes, at his age he really ought to be writing his own jokes.
But more generally, it does look like the 'just in time' philosophy is bearing fruit; unfortunately, like the cash on the magic money tree, though it may taste sweet, it causes a regrettable indigestion in the system, one not easily cured by milk of magnesia.