‘I suppose,’ said my dad philosophically, ‘I could always vote Green.’
‘Oh, for goodness sake! Not you as well!’ I screamed, as the entire restaurant looked round to see what manner of family crisis was brewing at our table.
‘Look, dad, it’s very simple. Do you agree with 60 per cent income tax?’
‘Of course not,’ said dad, a look of deep concern on his face.
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