Booker Prize dinner

‘I’m not sure about this new weather forecaster.’
‘We must blame Europe for initiating the blame game.’
‘I’m boycotting energy…’
‘I bet we leave first.’
‘So nice to see the generations agreeing on something for a change.’
‘I won’t take my coat off — I’m not stopping.’
‘I’m intolerant of food that doesn’t photograph well.’
‘It’s my emotional support human.’