Stephen Fry once wrote a newspaper article in which he criticised critics: "People are wounded by their barbs," he wailed. "Certainly, people cry." On another occasion, as a panellist on Im Sorry I Havent a Clue, he was asked to define the word "countryside". "The murder of Piers Morgan," he said.

This was followed by other, minor slips by members of the corps de ballet the group of dancers who back the soloists leading to the cobble-effect surface being withdrawn earlier this month.

The Left remains in? state of blissfully oblivion. Focused so intently on seizing and shaping this great political moment we have ears of tin. The mocking laughter we mistake for applause. The boos, cheers.

Vasile says that she looked for work, and the only work she could find was selling The Big Issue. Obviously it is not a proper job if it pays only ?100 per week, and obviously she cannot pay all her family's expenses on that . hence the housing benefit. Would it be better if she were doing nothing and receiving more in benefits?

Single-breasted jackets are more popular, but double-breasted can look very distinguished - although perhaps a little OTT for a sixth-former. Fat people should avoid double-breasted jackets as it will just accentuate their shape.